Owning a humidor is a true sign of a cigar aficionado. There is a common misconception that humidors are large and often expensive. Yes, you can buy large, even walk-in humidors that will cost you a year’s salary, but that it unnecessary unless you have enough cigars to fill a humidor that large!

The fact is that if you enjoy a cigar every now and then or even several times a day, you may want to consider purchasing a humidor. These handy containers keep every cigar at just the right temperature and humidity. This ensures that your entire stock stays fresh so that you can enjoy them when you are ready.

When you decide that you are ready to purchase your own humidor, you need to consider a few things. How many cigars would you ideally like to store? How many cigars do you think you will actually have on hand at any given time? The reason that this is important is because there should not be too much dead space in your humidor. This can throw off the humidity and temperature level.

Those walk-in humidors are most often seen in a cigar store or specialty bar, although some more wealthy people may have one as a status symbol. The majority of enthusiasts will choose to purchase a tabletop humidor. These generally hold up to three hundred cigars. In addition, you can purchase a travel humidor if you want to bring some with you.

As a cigar enthusiast, you want to get the best possible flavor every time you smoke. It is believed that aging in a humidor for up to ten years will heighten the flavor continually. While you may balk at the idea of waiting ten years to smoke a cigar, remember that it is entirely up to you whether you even choose to explore the aging process. Not everyone with a humidor chooses to age their cigars significantly, but the purpose of a humidor is to keep your stock as flavorful as possible.

If you do decide to endeavor into the aging process, then you should be aware of a few things. Not all are going to taste better with age. This is a personal preference and is not easily figured out without some experimentation. Cheaper cigars may not need to be aged at all, while some will greatly benefit from aging. Again, this is trial and error. A harshly flavored cigar will likely mellow in flavor the longer it is aged. If you don’t like the taste of a cigar, then aging it will not have any effect on your preference. As long as you understand that a humidor is not going to magically transform your cigars in a few simple months or years, you should be pleasantly surprised at your own findings.

A true cigar enthusiast will choose a humidor that meets his or her specific needs.

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Malan

Buying cigars can be like buying fine wine….it can get expensive! Don’t shortchange yourself or your cigars buy storing them in a substandard cigar humidor. This article will discuss the major components of a quality cigar humidor.

Below is a short list of the more important items to consider when selecting a cigar humidor:

1. Seal: The most important aspect of a humidor is its ability to hold humidity. The seal will do that. When evaluating a cigar humidor, drop the lid from approximately 2-3 inches to see how it closes. If it lands on a cushion of air, the seal is fine. If it “clangs” when the lid is dropped, walk away because that isn’t a quality humidor….in fact, “it’s just a box”. Look to see what hinges are used to close the lid. Quality cigar humidors will have hidden quadrant hinges and/or piano hinges, which provide the best seal possible.

2. Exterior Construction: The sidewalls and bottom of the humidor should be at a minimum, ½” thick. Thicker than average sidewalls will create a more stable humidor interior with less fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Large temperature and humidity fluctuations will ruin your cigars. Check to see if the outside bottom of the humidor is lined with felt to prevent scratching of the furniture that you place your humidor on.

3. Interior Construction: It is extremely important that your humidor be lined in Kiln-Dried Spanish Cedar. This is the industry standard when it comes to quality made humidors. Kiln-Dried Spanish Cedar provides for less aromatic aromas than other woods which makes it the more desirable choice when selecting a cigar humidor. “You don’t want overly aromatic woods in your humidor as it may impart an unwanted flavor to your cigars”. Additionally, Spanish cedar is less prone to warping which is imperative when used in a high humidity application such as a cigar humidor. Should the interior of your humidor warp, the seal on the humidor will be broken and your cigars rendered useless. Having the interior Kiln-Dried gets rid of all the natural moisture that all woods contain. If the humidor you’re looking at has trays, make sure that they are ventilated to assure the humidity in your humidor can circulate to all cigars in the humidor.

4. Style: Are you interested in impressing your poker playing buddies or will a less fancy cigar humidor do? Matte finish or a multiple layer high gloss finish? One for the golf bag? There are so many styles to choose from it can be pretty confusing. Just make sure the humidor fits your personal style.

5. Quality: Don’t let price alone influence your decision as to what is a quality cigar humidor. There are many humidors on the market today that retail for less than $100 that will keep your cigars perfectly fresh for a long time. Look at all the variables discussed in steps 1-4 and you should have an easier time finding a quality humidor.

Try to avoid mixing mild and strong cigar in a single humidor…especially if they come without cellophane wrappers. They will marry their aromas and you will not have the cigars you thought you had. We always advise multiple cigar humidors if they have premium cigars without cellophane wrappers. Many premium cigars, such as La Gloria Cubana Serie line, have no cellophane on their cigars and these should not come in contact with other un-cellophaned cigars in your humidor.

Take your time…If you follow the 5 steps mentioned above, you will have a much easier time in finding the best cigar humidor for you.

a person told me that i shouldnt store ‘ scented’ cigars like the drew estate line,(acid, naturals,ambrosia) in the same humidor as montecristo, macanudo, bolivar, etc. is he right? he said that the ‘scent’ from the drew estates will get into the other cigars causing them to take on some of the smell and flavor of the drew estate. he said that sometimes it wont hurt the ‘traditional’ cigar but the mix might be a bad combination. i dont have a problem getting another humidor but will save myself some money if he isnt correct and there isnt a need to separate these cigars.

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All the smokers will surely be aware of what cigar humidor is, but a recently joined cigar member in the gang would wonder what the purpose of a cigar humidor is? If the cigars are not kept in right environment and properly, they will not have the same effect and will not taste the same. And if you keep them in cigar humidors they do not lose the originality and remain well suited for long time.

Thompsons cigar provider not only deals in shipping your favourite cigar to your door-step but they also have a huge collection of cigar accessories to make the whole smoking experience even more fun. It offers best quality and is a very renowned online cigar provider. They have a huge line of brands and you can easily browse through each category to find your personal favourites.

Cigar humidor is a very important accessory. At Thompson you can find humidor is different sizes and styles like glass humidor, Premium Humidors, Smaller Travelling Humidor and even Large Cabinet. So how do you choose perfect cigar humidor accessories? Answer is very simple; you just pick the one which seems suitable for your use. When you buy a humidor, do not make the mistake of putting your cigars in the case immediately. First make sure that there is absolutely zero humidity percentage otherwise despite of you using a humidor your cigars will spoil.

Take a damp cloth and wipe off the dust and dirt from the humidor. Now keep a bowl of water for 12 hours inside the humidor and if the water evaporates it means that your humidor is still not ready to be used. It is used to maintain the freshness and preserve the cigar for longer period of time holding their typical essence. For a cigar collector, humidor are a must have. You can log into Thompson cigar and check out the various brands and accessories that they have to offer and even find some good deals to save you money.

If you do a lot of traveling and you’re a serious cigar smoker, buy a cigar travel humidor to keep your cigars fresh and prevent them from being damaged while you’re in transit.
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Have you late joined the cigar smoking fervor and inquire why do they necessitate cigar humidors? You must be thinking that you had to purchase a lighter after buying cigars and nowadays other humidor accessories. This is because if cigars are not kept in better environment and decently, they accommodate to the surroundings and they will not infect the effect and satisfaction to the cigar smoker. On the other hand if the cigars are good kept in cigar humidors they stay good suited for retentive time.

Now, when you know why cigar humidors are important, you must be thinking about how to buy a good one so that you do not have to worry about the humidor accessories and the cigar again. Humidor is just a box that is used to keep cigars and it maintains the humidity inside the box as well. If you need to purchase humidors for your personal use, you need not worry about the size and buy the one that seems suitable for your use. The humidors contain hygrometer that maintains the humidity level to the right percentage. The idea percentage is 65 to 70 percent.

When you are filling up the cigar humidor, make sure you pack it full that is to the top so that there is no drop in the humidity percentage. When you have bought the humidor, do not put in the cigars immediately. You need to prepare the cigar humidor so that your cigars are good kept and well maintained to a longer period of time. Take a damp cloth firstly and wipe out all the dust and dirt inside the humidor. After this place a bowl of water inside it for 12 hours with the lid closed.

You have to see whether the water gets evaporated or not. If it gets evaporated, keep another bowl of water for next 12 hours and do this till the evaporation stops. Now your cigar humidor is ready for use and it will keep your cigars fresh and preserved as well as enhanced with their typical essence. Cigar humidors are important for a good cigar collection.

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To understand the concept behind the humidor, one must first be informed of the long-term effects of ageing on tobacco products. First, there is the effect of bloom. This is often mistaken for mold by less learned cigar smokers. Bloom will appear as a white powdery substance on the cigar. In all actuality, Bloom is a good aspect, as it is a sign of proper ageing. This actually intensifies the flavor of a good smoke. If you would rather, you can simply dust this off or, in some cases, simply blow it off, but most cigar aficionados would not.

Mold, on the other hand, does truly occur. Tobacco mold most often comes in the form of blue mold. It is a bluish colored fungus that grows on the outer wrapper of your cigar. If you find this, do not attempt to merely cut the mold off and smoke it anyway. This can be quite harmful to your health. As painful as it might be, simply throw that cigar away.

If properly aged, Mold will not occur, but Bloom will. A properly aged cigar is generally stronger and has a much more distinct flavor. Most people will only bother to age a high-profile smoke, such as a fine Cuban cigar.

Proper aging is done via the Humidor, the focus of this article. A humidor is a device designed solely for the purpose of creating the perfect environment in which to age a cigar. You see, aging a cigar in normal room environments leaves it prone to excessive temperatures, varying humidity’s and other environmental factors that can increase the possibility of the occurrence of mold.

A humidor allows the smoker to maintain a steady and ideal environment for the aging of the cigar. The ideal settings for your humidor are somewhere between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity of 65 to 75 percent, roughly.

Do you need a humidor? This all depends. If smoking a cigar is nothing more to you than a quick distraction, if you are content to smoke a cigar that is simply aged between the point of manufacturer to distributor then the answer is no. However, if you consider yourself to be a true connoisseur of fine tobacco, then your life will not be complete without a good humidor to age your cigars to perfection.

Some people prefer to make their own humidors. However, if you do not have the know-how to attempt this, you can find them for sale online anywhere between the prices of .00 to 00.00. The cheaper ones do work, but as with all products, you generally get what you pay for. In the long run, it would be best to pay a little more for the better product.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

The Tampa Humidor company of Tampa, Florida has been named the official cigar humidor of the “Cigar Dave Show”, the popular syndicated radio talk show hosted by Cigar Dave and dedicated to the cigar lifestyle.

Theresa Howe, president of Tampa Humidor, said the partnership with Cigar Dave is a major step forward for the cigar humidor company.

“We started out as a small, family-run business specializing in a very specific niche market of the cigars industry – the humidor – and since then we’ve branched out into cigars and other cigar accessories. So to become affiliated with a radio show that is so popular and far reaching, and that is so tightly focused on our target market – people who love cigars – well, we’re just thrilled with this development.”

The Cigar Dave talk show is syndicated to 90 radio stations across the US, and can also be heard on XM Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, and on the Internet.

Cigars, Humidors and More: About Tampa Humidor

Tampa Humidor is a family owned and operated business that has been making a name for itself selling the highest quality cigars, cigar humidors, and other cigar accessories (such as cigar cutters, cigar tubes, lighters and ashtrays for cigars) to cigar aficionados worldwide. Their web address is: http://www.tampahumidor.com/

The web address for the Cigar Dave Show is: http://www.cigardave.com

For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Theresa Howe of Tampa Humidor at 1-800-990-8535 or email: sales@tampahumidor.com

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Many people wonder what is better, a glass top humidor or a solid wood humidor. While there are arguments for both, the answer depends mainly on your personal taste.

The main argument for purchasing a solid wood humidor rather than glass top is that wood lids are more reliable because they have a better seal. Since there are no extra seams, the humidors seal can’t be compromised and there are fewer places where humidity can leak from. This seems like a pretty reasonable argument. And to be fair, there are certainly cases where the glass has come loose in its frame and begins to wiggle. This is quite obviously not good for sealing in the humidity required for your cigars!

Having said that, thousands of glass top humidors are sold every year and are trusted to store millions of cigars. Also, if you think about the argument further, almost all commercial or display humidors use glass. They need to because vendors have to display their products. These are vendors that are storing hundreds or thousands of cigars for their clients to purchase! If they can trust storing thousands of dollars worth of cigars in glass display humidors, why shouldn’t you?

The issue some have with solid wood humidors is that they like to see their cigars. In order to do this with a wood lid, they are forced to open their humidors and this releases a lot of humidity. For people who like to look at their cigars, glass top humidors are much better because humidity levels can remain stable.

Realistically, both glass top humidors and solid wood humidors will do the job you need them to do. In the end it comes down to what you’re comfortable with and what aesthetic you like more. I like the glass top myself. Firstly, because I think it looks good. Secondly, I don’t need to open the humidor to look at my cigars…and the less you open it, the less humidity fluctuations you will have inside the humidor.