Guide To Buy A Humidor

If you are someone who enjoys cigars, then you definitely require a humidor

. A humidor is an essential item that will allow you to maintain the quality of your cigars. The storage box used for shipping cigars is meant for shipment only and will not keep your cigars in their best condition for a long time. Many cigars should be stored for as long as six years before they reach their optimal smoking condition. If you don't have a humidor, your cigars will likely spoil before you smoke them and you will not be able to age them as recommended. Your cigars will quickly become dry, acquire an acidic taste and will burn unevenly.

The first thing you should decide while buying a humidor is the capacity you require and where you will place it. The size you choose will depend on whether you wish to keep it at home, in the office, at your club, or even if you wish to bring it along with you when you travel. Humidors with a capacity of twelve to twenty cigars are a good size for traveling as well for storage at your club. Humidors that hold up to 100 cigars should be fine for the home or office and can be placed on your desk or a shelf. If you have over three hundred cigars, then you should opt for a humidor cabinet to store them.

Once you have decided on the size of the humidor you are going to buy for your cigars, you should next focus on the materials and workmanship, making sure they are of good quality. The best humidors are constructed in a way that allows maximum air circulation inside the humidor. Travel-sized humidors are normally made from metal to protect not only the contents but the case as well from being ruined. The lining of the humidors should either be Honduran mahogany or Spanish cedar. Spanish cedar is a great option because it protects against tobacco worms and supports the cigar aging process.

A good humidor should be large enough to comfortably and loosely hold your cigars. If you have more than one type of cigar, you should choose a humidor with dividers so that the tastes dont blend. Next you have to check that the box is well sealed when the lid is shut and that humidity does not escape from the box.

Almost every humidor includes a hygrometer and some type of humidification device. Maintaining the humidity of the cigars in very important. Dry cigars tend to become fragile and burn faster, and the cigar develops a bitter flavor. On the other hand, damp cigars burn slowly and unevenly and may have a heavy, acidic flavor. The hygrometer may be either digital read-out or an analog dial that shows the humidity level inside the box. Both methods function equally well. As you can see many factors influence the purchase of a quality humidor, however it's an important investment in order to preserve the quality of your cigars.

by: Alice Brooks

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