18 May 2017
Choosing the perfect Cigar Humidor
Every tobacco enthusiast must have a great quality cigar humidor, allowing quality storage which will protect, age and enclose their collection of cigars. Designed to maintain the perfect storage conditions a cigar requires, the humidor will be something that should be considered seriously. Here we outline a couple of things you should look out for when finding a suitable cigar humidor.
Style
The style of the humidor is somewhat up to personal preference. Do you prefer a high gloss matte or veneer finish? Freestanding desktop? A certain brand? There are plenty of options when selecting, as different brands have different designs. Sometimes people find it hard to make a decision on their cigar humidor, so here is some advice. Choose something that complements your style preferences and enhances your living space. If a humidor doesn't make you want to buy it, then don’t, you’ll find one that will. Those looking for a more customised humidor can get personalised and engraved humidors that add a little more personality to your new piece of kit. You should always consider the size of humidor you require. If you are to keep a large stock of cigars, you’ll need a large humidor (and vice versa for a small stock of cigars).
Hygrometer
A humidor with a good hygrometer is important, as it allows you to control the temperate and humidity of your cigars, helping to maintain optimum taste. It is vital that your humidor stays below 21.1°C and relative interior humidity between 65% - 74%. If under or above this range, you humidor can dry out, leading to issues with mould or fungus, or Tobacco beetles that can permanently alter the taste or damage your cigars.
Hardware
All hinges, handles, corners and locks must be secured with suitable bolts. Your humidor must be in a durable condition when you acquire it, as humidors are supposed to last years. You do not want to end up buying a humidor that is susceptible to breakages and damages.
Build
For your humidor's exterior, you would be advised to select a humidor that has a thickness of at least half of an inch, made from furniture grade solid wood. The thicker the sidewalls of a humidor are, the more resilient to damages, as well as alteration of external temperate. As for the interior, you will want it to be lined with either Spanish cedar, or Honduran Mahogany – pretty much the industry standard and are both considered being very porous, which is needed to absorb and release moisture inside of a humidor. These wooden interiors are also perfect in supporting cigar ageing, ward off tobacco beetles and prevent any unwanted growths.
Style
The style of the humidor is somewhat up to personal preference. Do you prefer a high gloss matte or veneer finish? Freestanding desktop? A certain brand? There are plenty of options when selecting, as different brands have different designs. Sometimes people find it hard to make a decision on their cigar humidor, so here is some advice. Choose something that complements your style preferences and enhances your living space. If a humidor doesn't make you want to buy it, then don’t, you’ll find one that will. Those looking for a more customised humidor can get personalised and engraved humidors that add a little more personality to your new piece of kit. You should always consider the size of humidor you require. If you are to keep a large stock of cigars, you’ll need a large humidor (and vice versa for a small stock of cigars).
Hygrometer
A humidor with a good hygrometer is important, as it allows you to control the temperate and humidity of your cigars, helping to maintain optimum taste. It is vital that your humidor stays below 21.1°C and relative interior humidity between 65% - 74%. If under or above this range, you humidor can dry out, leading to issues with mould or fungus, or Tobacco beetles that can permanently alter the taste or damage your cigars.
Hardware
All hinges, handles, corners and locks must be secured with suitable bolts. Your humidor must be in a durable condition when you acquire it, as humidors are supposed to last years. You do not want to end up buying a humidor that is susceptible to breakages and damages.
Build
For your humidor's exterior, you would be advised to select a humidor that has a thickness of at least half of an inch, made from furniture grade solid wood. The thicker the sidewalls of a humidor are, the more resilient to damages, as well as alteration of external temperate. As for the interior, you will want it to be lined with either Spanish cedar, or Honduran Mahogany – pretty much the industry standard and are both considered being very porous, which is needed to absorb and release moisture inside of a humidor. These wooden interiors are also perfect in supporting cigar ageing, ward off tobacco beetles and prevent any unwanted growths.
