Humidors

[mlebarron]

The last thread I can find discussing humidor's is 2005... so... What do you guys have/recommend? I'm adding one to my Christmas list this year (I know it's late).

Suggestions?

[doctorsimon]

Damp sponge in a plastic bag!
Cheap and does the trick!

[mlebarron]

Damp sponge in a plastic bag!
Cheap and does the trick!

So I just put on the list...

Ziploc and Sponge

[doctorsimon]

Maybe you can upgrade that to a two compartment tupperware box and a sponge.

[jpweston]

I picked up a humidor a couple of years ago from Overstock.com. They no longer have this particular model, but it is available elsewhere.

LINK

Most humidors come with a hygrometer and a humidifier. Just add distilled water and you're set.

j.

[kozulich]

Maybe you can upgrade that to a two compartment tupperware box and a sponge.

I used to do that, but ruined a bunch of cigars with mold. Apparently the humidity got too high, and without a guage I had no way of knowing.

[msandoval858]

When I used to keep a pretty large stash I used various coolers for humidors to house all the boxes. These days I just keep two desktop humidors, one is a glass top Humidor Supreme that works fairly well but nothing special.

My other is a Diamond Crown Majestic http://www.cigarfamily.com/diamond_c..._majestic.html. I've had this one for about 7 years now and never had any problems with it. Beautiful well made humidor. I really like the reservoir humidification system they use because I don't like using PG in my humidifiers. I highly recommend this one. They are expenseive @ $295 retail, you can usually find them a bit cheaper, but will easily last forever and Diamond Crown warranties them for life. The cap on my first humidifier broke off last year and they gave me a new one no questions asked.

[msandoval858]

Tupperware works great as well for the budget minded, but you have keep in mind that air tight container requires a lot less humidification. It's also advisable you open it regularly to allow the air to exchange and keep it from molding. The best thing for tupperware is to put some ceadar sleeves in the bottom (you can simply ask for these at any cigar shop) and that helps absorb some of the excess humidity.

[Scotto]

I have used the Tupperdore method for a very long time, and it works. It only works with a tightly sealed container. I use a bread sized model, which is great for cigars. Here is what you do:

Get a shot glass and fill it half full with table salt. Add water until you get a thick slush, and mix it well. This goes into the tupperware with the cigars. This salt/water combo in a closed environment will produce relative humidity near perfect for cigars. I throw in cedar sleeves, pieces of cigar boxes, etc. also. I have kept cigars for literally decades in these, with no degradation whasoever, and the formation of beautiful bloom on the cigars. It ain't pretty, but it is incredibly effective.

[zachster]

I've had some bad luck with humidors, but the best one I have is a Savinelli. It seals beautifully, looks great in the living room, and keeps my seegars in perfect shape. I use that one for long term storage of special smokes. For short term, daily smokers, I just use a well made cigar box (I think it was from some Ashtons that I once spent too much money on), with one of those cigar-savor crystal tubes in it. Works fine.

[ouch]

I love the Tupperdore idea- a low tech solution to a high tech problem.

I never had great success aging cigars, which is a shame, as good tobacco improves with age. Nowadays, I age the few cigars I smoke at my local tobacconist, and simply buy them when I need them. Fortunately, I have some great local stores.


By comparison, aging pipe tobacco is a breeze!

[Dinder1]

Tupperdores and coolers are a great low cost solution, but cigars do need to have some air movement, so just make sure that you open the container at least once a week. You want bloom, not mold.
DJ.

[Jim]

Tupperdore,an old refrigerator (unplugged),picnic cooler all work great, get a temp and humidity Digital gauge and toss it in-Sears. home depot and Lowe's all sell one thats wireless, by the time evidence of excess or insufficient humidity is evident subtle damage to the cigars may have occurred-its easy to monitor temperature also.For aging take the cellophane sleeves off those bones if you are keepin them for awhile.

Mike- whats your objection to PG?

[Dinder1]

Here are few pictures of a Coleman cooler that I converted into a humidor, followed by a custom humidor that I had made later on. Believe it or not a few years ago these would have been completely full.

[Jim]

Heres my tabletop Humidor-

Its 5/4 Honduran mahogany salvaged from a ship -lined with spanish cedar. I built it a few years back it works well. Shes pretty empty right now better geter filled up!

[Opus_Y_&_Z]

If you're like me, your interest in a hobby often grows exponentially after you really get into it. To ensure you have enough room for cigars, I highly recommend going with one of these... :) I'll also mention that it helps to go ahead and get all this accomplished before getting married (since I don't know if I could get such a transaction approved through my wife now ;)

[GeeQue]

Holy Cow

[Dinder1]

Ahhhh, it looks like Opus had Bob Staebell build his humidor too. I highly recommend Bob at www.aristocrathumidors.com if you are looking for a custom made cigar cabinet...he is the man!
DJ.

[jazzman]

Looks like you could open a smoke shop. Wow.

[Opus_Y_&_Z]

Ahhhh, it looks like Opus had Bob Staebell build his humidor too. I highly recommend Bob at www.aristocrathumidors.com if you are looking for a custom made cigar cabinet...he is the man!
DJ.

You're exactly right, DJ. Bob Staebell is a top quality guy to work with. He really spends the time to help you design something special, and the options and custom intracacies he offers are second to none. The electronic humidity units he uses are outstanding, and he backs it all up with great client service after the sell. I'm actually considering changing some stuff around upstairs, and having Bob build a custom armoire cabinet. I have to get the idea through my wife first though!