Cigar Humidors - Choosing and Maintaining Cigar Humidors

Now that you have started enjoying the pleasures of a good cigar the next thing on your list is to take a look at all of the different types of cigar humidors available and choose which one you will buy to take care of your favourite cigars.

From beginners to the true cigar aficionado the humidor is a very important part of taking good care of your cigars and making sure that they are always fresh and ready for your enjoyment.

Because a good cigar acts in much the same way as a sponge by absorbing everything in their environment the flavour can be dramatically affected if they are not stored carefully. If they are not kept in well regulated cigars humidors the flavour can be adversely affected and result in a cigar that cannot be smoked and ends up being thrown away.

Conversely if you store your cigars in the perfect environment inside a good humidor they will age well and become the perfect smoke for even the most dedicated of connoisseurs.

To be effective cigar humidors must be able to maintain the proper humidity level for your cigars at all times. Most humidors are made from a solid wood case that is lined with a softer wood such as cedar. The reason that cedar is used is that it is a porous wood that is capable of holding a good deal of moisture. Spanish cedar is one of the most popular choices because its oily texture and mild aroma blends with the natural flavour of your favourite cigars to create the ideal smoke.

Start out by taking a damp cloth and gently wipe down every surface on the inside of your humidor. Since cigar humidors are designed to create humidity, starting out by moistening all of the wood on the inside is very necessary. Place a small bowl filled with distilled water on the inside of your humidor and close the lid. Check the bowl in 12 hours and refill if necessary then leave the lid closed for another 24 hours. Once the level of water in the bowl stops dropping, the humidor is ready for you to store your cigars inside.

A good Cigar needs a Humidor

All good cigar humidors come with some form of humidifier; some use a tube that you can fill with distilled water while others use a plastic sponge that you soak in distilled water. These should be carefully filled or soaked so that the humidity level can be maintained. The only routine maintenance you will need to do is check the hygrometer occasionally to make sure that the proper level of humidity is being maintained and fill your humidifier with a mixture of distilled water and propylene glycol when it is dry or empty.

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