I am lucky enough to have 9 boxes of this rare to find cigars and I really enjoy smoking them every now and then.
I keep them in 65% RH and so far I have smoked 2 boxes over a period of 18 months.
My problem is that no matter how gently I light them I always have the wrapper cracking after the first few puffs.
Any thoughts on this?has anyone else had the same problems like I do?

Bring the R/H up closer to 70% see what happens.
Sounds like they are a little dry.
The wrappers are very well aged and probably would appreciate a little extra moisture.
I hope the oils did not leave them.
Non Cubans do better at a higher R/H than Cubans.
Good Luck.

When I use my cutter they don't feel like dry.
None the less I will bring if up to 70%RH.
No problem with the oils, nice and shiny with great flavors when I smoke them.
Please have in mind that I live in Greece and the temperature this time of the year is 80 degrees indoors

I am well aware of the temperature in Greece this time of year my Spartan friend.
As i live in southern Italy.
I guess that makes me your Roman friend.
None the less our ancestors were great warriors.
We deserve the pleasure of a good cigar.
Enjoy.
Ciao
Don

That's nice to hear it.My great grand father was Italian.He came in Greece after WW I. Small world!

It sure is.