FAQ
General Humidor Queries
What is a cigar humidor?
How does a cigar humidor work?
A premium humidor is crucial for optimal cigar storage. Its humidification system maintains moisture levels, preserving plumpness and enhancing aroma and flavor. The hygrometer monitors humidity, requiring regular checks for adjustments. A thermostat ensures a consistent temperature, vital for preventing issues like beetle infestation. Maintaining 70% humidity and 21 degrees Celsius is ideal for preserving your cigars.
How long can a cigar last in a humidor?
While cigars have a finite lifespan, proper storage in a quality humidor can extend it significantly. Typically, cigars age and develop flavors for 5-10 years, after which their aging process and flavor enhancement plateau, maintaining their quality.
What is the best humidity for a cigar humidor?
Preserving cigars requires avoiding temperatures exceeding 24 degrees Celcius and maintaining around 70% humidity, adjusting slightly based on your climate. Investing in a quality cigar humidor is crucial to sustain these ideal conditions.
Where to place a humidifier in a humidor?
Desktop and tabletop cigar humidors often feature a circle cut-out beneath the lid for the humidifier. Glass top humidors require placing the humidifier in a marked circle on the tray. Humidifiers vary in size and can be positioned anywhere without affecting performance. Prioritise a quality humidifier for effective cigar preservation, regardless of its placement on the top or bottom of the humidor.
Humidor Preparation
How do I season a cigar humidor?
Humidor Construction
What is the best wood for a cigar humidor?
Humidors typically use three types of wood for interior lining: Spanish cedar, American red cedar, and Honduran mahogany. Spanish cedar, renowned for protecting against tobacco worms, absorbing humidity, aiding cigar aging, and enhancing flavor, is the most favored. Despite its name, it is usually imported from South and Central America. American red cedar, though less expensive, falls short in humidity absorption, imparts a strong aroma, and may cause cigars to adopt an unwanted woody taste over time. Honduran mahogany, while comparable in humidity absorption to Spanish cedar, lacks the same odor intensity, affecting its ability to deter worms and flavor cigars. Adorini exclusively uses Spanish cedar for the interior lining of their humidors, ensuring optimal conditions for long-term cigar storage. The untreated veneer of the interior wood is recommended for superior results.
Should I buy a glass or wooden lid humidor?
For short-term cigar storage, both glass and wooden-lid humidors suffice. However, for extended aging, wooden lids are preferred. Wooden-lid humidors are recommended for cigars aging over several years, as prolonged use of glass lids may lead to discoloration. Glass-lid humidors offer the advantage of less frequent and shorter openings, ensuring more stable interior humidity—a benefit for establishments like restaurants and hotels. Cabinet humidors with glass doors are suitable when cigars are stored in their original boxes, with the caution to avoid direct sunlight exposure. In summary, while glass-lid humidors have advantages in certain contexts, wooden-lid humidors are the preferred choice for extended cigar aging.
Hygrometer (Humidity Meter)
How do I calibrate a humidor?
Should I buy an analog or digital hygrometer?
Common Issues & Resolutions
How to tell if my cigars are too dry in the humidor?
How to tell if my cigars are too moist in the humidor?
Why do I have mold growing in my humidor?
Bright marks on cigars can result from two causes. Light gray, dusty marks are a normal aging process, harmless to taste. However, crusty, blue-green marks indicate mold infection due to excessive humidity. Infected cigars should be removed, and the humidor cleaned with a dry cloth. Clean the humidifier with warm water, replacing it if mold is present. Never return infected cigars to the clean humidor to prevent further contamination. Monitoring humidity levels and proper maintenance are essential for preserving cigar quality.