Humidors

Everything You Need to Know About Humidors

Wood vs. Acrylic Humidors

Wooden Humidors:

Wooden humidors offer a classic, timeless look. They come in a variety of different wood types and styles. With wooden humidors, it’s best practice to season it before use. It’s important to routinely check humidity levels to avoid your cigars drying out.

Acrylic Humidors:

Acrylic humidors are perfect for those looking for a low maintenance humidor. Wooden humidors can require frequent attention, especially in dryer climates. For acrylic ones, it’s as simple as throwing a Boveda packet in there and checking on it occasionally.

Why Use a Humidor?

Humidors are essential in maintaining the quality of your cigars. They trap humidity to prevent your cigars from drying out, and also keep your cigars from collecting dust. If you’re traveling with cigars, you can also use a travel humidor to keep them fresh while they’re outside of their main humidor.

Seasoning Your Humidor:

Before storing your cigars, your humidor needs a bit of prep. This preparation is called “seasoning” and it helps your cigars maintain their humidity. When you receive your humidor, the wood is going to be dry, so when you throw your cigars in and add your humidity sponge or packet, the wood with absorb the moisture, rather than the cigars. To prevent this, you want to take a damp rag and rub the inside of the humidor to moisten the interior.