Seven tips for choosing a humidor

Seven key aspects to consider when choosing a humidor for your cigars

Buying a humidor is not a luxury or whim; it is an essential investment for cigar enthusiasts. This device ensures your cigars remain in optimal condition, protecting them from deterioration and maximizing the value of your investment. We have a wide variety of models, sizes, finishes and prices. To help you make the right decision, we’ve compiled the most important factors to consider when purchasing a humidor.

Aspects to consider when buying a humidor:

1. Capacity: How Many Cigars Do You Plan to Store?

The first thing to determine is how many cigars you need to store. The humidor’s capacity will depend on this volume:

• Small humidors: Perfect for loose cigars, such as our Nicaragua model.
• Medium humidors: Ideal for both boxes and loose cigars, like the Caribe model.
• Large humidors: Designed for storing larger quantities, both boxes and loose cigars, such as display or cabinet-style humidors.

2. Loose Cigars or Boxes

Decide whether you prefer to store loose cigars, boxes, or both. Generally:

• Small humidors only accommodate loose cigars.
• Tabletop models allow for both boxes and loose cigars.
• Medium and larger humidors offer trays designed for organizing both boxes and loose cigars, ensuring the perfect balance of functionality and organization.

3. Casual Smoker or Professional?

• Casual smokers: If you enjoy cigars occasionally, a tabletop humidor is sufficient. Frequent smokers may prefer medium or cabinet-style humidors if space permits.
• Professionals: For tobacconists, the choice depends on space and cigar turnover. Large display cabinets or showcases suit larger stores, while tabletop models work well for counters in smaller spaces.

4. Visibility of Cigars

If you want to showcase your cigars without opening the humidor, choose models with glass components:

• Our Nicaragua and Palmera models feature glass tops for a clear view of your cigars.
• Models like the Imperial, Pegaso, and Moncarca offer versions with glass doors and side panels, ideal for display purposes.

5. Cigar Turnover

How often you plan to rotate your cigars also influences your choice:

• Long-term storage: For aging cigars over time, opt for large humidors without glass components to maintain a fully cedar-lined environment for superior preservation.
• Frequent turnover: Models like Sobremesa, Presidente, or Imperial are ideal for quick and regular access.

6. Humidification Systems: Natural or Electronic

Both methods maintain optimal humidity at 70%, but your choice depends on the humidor’s size and the climate where it will be placed:

• Natural humidity: Ideal for small humidors like the Nicaragua model or for use in humid climates. Options include Boveda packs, water-moistened flasks, or trays with distilled-water-soaked sponges.
• Electronic humidity: Recommended for large humidors, such as the Estoril model equipped with our mini HR6 electronic system, or the Mostrador model, where we recommend our standard HR6 electronic system.

7. Aesthetics and Customization

The interior of a humidor should be cedar, as this wood preserves cigars in ideal conditions and enhances their aroma. For the exterior, choose based on your style and preferences:

• Finishes: From mahogany, walnut, or cherry varnishes to lacquered finishes in black, white, or custom colors, with options for high gloss, matte, or standard.
• Personalized details: LED lighting for elegance and visibility, custom nameplates or messages, electronic locks, fingerprint or code access, and unique knobs, hinges, or hardware to add functionality and individuality to your humidor.

We invite you to discover our collection of cigar humidifiers.

With these tips, you’re ready to choose the perfect humidor that suits your needs and preferences. If you need more guidance, don’t hesitate to contact us—we’ll be happy to help!