Cigar Humidor: Humidifier
It was a killer day at the office, but you’re finally home now and about to sit down to unwind from all that stress today. You sit in your favorite chair and put your feet up on the ottoman, but the “Ahhhh" doesn’t quite come until you’ve clipped and lit your favorite cigar…the amazing part is that with each time you inhale that wonderful aroma, you become more and more relaxed! Heavenly, isn’t it?
Most cigar aficionados will tell you that a cigar is only as good as it lights up and tastes. Any fine cigar needs to be stored at a certain temperature ( from sixty-eight to seventy degrees Fahrenheit ) and humidity level ( approximately seventy to seventy-two percent ) in order to preserve it’s quality and longevity. Improperly stored, the money you spent on that quality cigar will only go “up in smoke” because the cigar will be too dry and burn too quickly. Not only that, but you will lose the flavor and aroma that initially prompted you to buy that particular brand of cigar.
On the other end of the spectrum, one also needs to know that too much humidity is just as destructive. It will cause the cigar to get moldy, rot away and become totally useless. That would definitely leave a sour taste in one’s mouth, even if you somehow did manage to light up that soggy stogie!
So, what is necessary to protect your investment here? You need to be able to store your cigars in as airtight and as temperature-controlled an environment as possible. It can be as simple as a “quick fix” use of a plastic container with a lid or, if you plan on storing the cigars for an extended period of time, you might want to consider actually investing in a proper humidor.
A cigar humidifier humidor is pretty much what it sounds like: a place to store your cigars at the proper humidity level. You can “get by” with storing your cigars in that old Tupperware container or pocket case, as long as you plan on smoking them fairly soon.
Let’s say, however, that you decided to invest a bit more money in some really quality selections you’re planning on sharing with friends and family at that next holiday gathering or special event. The problem is that this celebration is still several months away. This is when you should definitely look into a further investment by buying a good and proper humidor for your cigars.
A humidor can be as small as a box or as large as a room. They work on the same general principle as the more familiar room humidifier does: they add the proper amount of cool moisture to the chamber’s air. On the better models of cigar humidors, there is usually a water reservoir that needs to be filled about once a month. A wick is used to draw the water out to where a fan can blow and distribute the cool air moisture throughout the enclosed compartment. It’s best to always use distilled water as it inhibits any mineral deposits caused by using either spring water or regular tap water. As long as it’s set to the correct temperature and humidity level, it will ensure the freshness of the cigars indefinitely. So whether you’re a novice or an aficionado, the cigar humidor is your next best friend!
Most cigar aficionados will tell you that a cigar is only as good as it lights up and tastes. Any fine cigar needs to be stored at a certain temperature ( from sixty-eight to seventy degrees Fahrenheit ) and humidity level ( approximately seventy to seventy-two percent ) in order to preserve it’s quality and longevity. Improperly stored, the money you spent on that quality cigar will only go “up in smoke” because the cigar will be too dry and burn too quickly. Not only that, but you will lose the flavor and aroma that initially prompted you to buy that particular brand of cigar.
On the other end of the spectrum, one also needs to know that too much humidity is just as destructive. It will cause the cigar to get moldy, rot away and become totally useless. That would definitely leave a sour taste in one’s mouth, even if you somehow did manage to light up that soggy stogie!
So, what is necessary to protect your investment here? You need to be able to store your cigars in as airtight and as temperature-controlled an environment as possible. It can be as simple as a “quick fix” use of a plastic container with a lid or, if you plan on storing the cigars for an extended period of time, you might want to consider actually investing in a proper humidor.
A cigar humidifier humidor is pretty much what it sounds like: a place to store your cigars at the proper humidity level. You can “get by” with storing your cigars in that old Tupperware container or pocket case, as long as you plan on smoking them fairly soon.
Let’s say, however, that you decided to invest a bit more money in some really quality selections you’re planning on sharing with friends and family at that next holiday gathering or special event. The problem is that this celebration is still several months away. This is when you should definitely look into a further investment by buying a good and proper humidor for your cigars.
A humidor can be as small as a box or as large as a room. They work on the same general principle as the more familiar room humidifier does: they add the proper amount of cool moisture to the chamber’s air. On the better models of cigar humidors, there is usually a water reservoir that needs to be filled about once a month. A wick is used to draw the water out to where a fan can blow and distribute the cool air moisture throughout the enclosed compartment. It’s best to always use distilled water as it inhibits any mineral deposits caused by using either spring water or regular tap water. As long as it’s set to the correct temperature and humidity level, it will ensure the freshness of the cigars indefinitely. So whether you’re a novice or an aficionado, the cigar humidor is your next best friend!
