If you are not an experienced cigar smoker, you may be wondering why cigar aficionados use humidors. Humidors are used to store and protect cigars so that they are kept at their peak flavor. A humidor works by keeping a cigar at a constant temperature, somewhere between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and about 70-72% humidity.
Many cigar aficionados claim that the ideal temperature for storing cigars is 70 degree F. Any lower will tend to age the cigar, rather than keep it at a constant level. Humidors are not meant to age, but rather to preserve the integrity, flavor, and color of the cigar.
Your cigar box may be at risk of a secret predator. Many cigar aficionados have been shocked and repulsed at finding their treasured cigars infested with Lasioderma Serricorne, also known as tobacco beetles. This dreaded beetle feeds on your precious cigars. They don’t care if your cigars are drugstore mass-market brands, or imported beauties.
Most of the time when you buy a cigar humidor, you are going to receive a cigar sampler pack along with it. Humidors have quite the price range, depending on how many cigars you plan on housing and how fancy of a humidor you are looking to buy. There are tiny ones that hold a few cigars and sit on the table or in a drawer. Then there are humidors that stand alone and are the equivalent of buying a new corner piece for your living room or den. Seriously, they have some really nice cigar cabinet humidors that look good whether you are going for the modern or country look.
An infusion cigar humidor is a humidor that infuses cigars with the flavor of your favorite liquor. It brings two of your favorite things together for one great taste. There are a variety of infusion barrel humidors out there that you can buy. Just make sure that you are getting one that maintains a decent humidity level. Most of them only require that you add tap water now and then.
When looking for the right best cigar humidor furniture for your home, you must keep in mind that it serves a dual purpose. Not only will it keep your cigars fresh at the right humidity, but it will also add a classic look to your home (or whichever kind of look you are going for, depending on the piece of cigar humidor furniture you choose).