What to Look for in a Quality Cigar Humidor!
What to Look for in a Quality Cigar Humidor!
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.
 BURLWOOD TRAVEL HUMIDOR HIGH GLOSS BURLWOOD TRAVEL 20 CIGAR HUMIDOR US $23.00 
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 Antique cigar humidor with wonderful decoration US $135.00
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 KELVA CF MONROE WAVECREST ART GLASS ENAMEL CIGAR HUMIDOR c1900 US $40.00
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 PORSCHE DESIGN CARBON HUMIDOR 50 CIGAR P3600 New in Box Retail $1850 US $875.00
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 Cigar Caddy® 3400 5ct CIGAR HUMIDOR US $37.00
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 ART DECO CEDAR BOX HAND CARVING ORIGINAL HARDWARE CIGAR HUMIDOR NAPKINS ETC US $24.99
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 Solid Oak Large Cigar Humidor With Hygrometer and Humidifier NEW LOWER PRICE US $50.00
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 120 ct WALNUT CIGAR HUMIDOR CLEAR TOP AND FRONT VIEW US $49.99
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 300 ct LUXURY CIGAR HUMIDOR W 3 TRAYS SUPER CAPACITY US $73.99
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 CHERRYWOOD TRAVEL HUMIDOR HIGH GLOSS CHERRYWOOD TRAVEL 20 CIGAR HUMIDOR US $23.00
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 2011 Cigars International Cigarfest humidor US $5.00
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 Zipidor 10 Travel Cigar Humidor with Credo Humidifier and Hygrometer US $80.00
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 TASSILO 60 MULTIPLE WOOD VENEER INLAY PATTERN FINISH 60ct CIGAR HUMIDOR US $77.00
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 Cigar Caddy® 3240 10ct CIGAR HUMIDOR US $45.00
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 TRAVEL 20 GLOSS MATTE DARK MAHOGANY PATTERN FINISH 20ct CIGAR HUMIDOR US $49.00
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 400 ct CIGAR HUMIDOR CABINET END TABLE DISPLAY CASE US $76.99
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 120 ct WALNUT CIGAR HUMIDOR CABINET STYLE DISPLAY BOX US $65.99
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 120 ct UNIQUE CIGAR HUMIDOR CLEAR FRONT CABINET DOOR US $65.99
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 20 count DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR USMC MARINES LOGO CHERRY US $36.99
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 20 count ITS A GIRL WOOD DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR ENGRAVED CHERRY FINISH NEW BIRTH US $36.99
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 20 count WOOD DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR US ARMY LOGO CHERRY US $36.99
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 20 ct DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR MASON LOGO CHERRY FINISH US $36.99
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 ANTIQUE ENGLISH VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND OAK CEDAR CIGAR CIGARETTE HUMIDOR US $282.01
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 TRAVEL 20 GLOSS MATTE BURLWOOD PATTERN FINISH 20ct CIGAR HUMIDOR US $49.00
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 12 CIGARS DECAL sticker cigar shop humidor cuban smoke shop tobacconist pipes US $9.99
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 LIGHT ROSEWOOD TRAVEL 20 HIGH GLOSS LIGHT ROSEWOOD TRAVEL 20 CIGAR HUMIDOR US $29.00
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 RARE HEAVY DUTY CAMACHO NEGRO CIGAR BOX BOXES HUMIDOR US $18.36
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 Cherry Wood Cigar Humidor Kit w Tray Dropper Cigar Cutter Hygrometer Humidifier US $49.99
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 20 count WOOD DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR DONT TREAD ON ME DTOM BLACK FINISH NEW US $36.99
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 20 count WOOD DESKTOP CIGAR HUMIDOR DONT TREAD ON ME DTOM CHERRY FINISH NEW US $36.99
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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 0 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.
Stephen Malan is the Managing Partner of HumidorVault.com, the internet's leading retailer of cigar humidors and cigar humidor accessories.
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