New Humidor
I just recieved my humidor from Premium Humidors today. Here it is http://www.premiumhumidors.com/shop/humidors/imperfect-humidors/the-frontier-humidor-imperfect-humidor-2.html .
I was a little worried because after I ordered it I read a thread here ripping them good. But mine came in quickly with no extra damage and exactly what was pictured. The "imperfection" was a slight mark on the lid. I paid a little less than the one I linked - $35.00.
BTW - they have this nice looker on sale http://www.premiumhumidors.com/shop/humidors/imperfect-humidors/the-woodsmen-humidor-cherry-imperfect-2.html . What you guys think? Is it worth having one so big? Are they harder to maintain?
Now to season it up and store the 75 cigars I got in the mail last friday.
Dan
Comments
is it worth having a big humidor
Yes.
hard to maintain?
maybe. it depends on your definition of "difficult"
Thanks for the reply. I smoke mostly Toros so they should fit, but if not I have another 60 ct humidor.
Difficult as in will I need to fight the humidity all the time? A small humidor seems to be pretty easy to keep at 65 or so. But the big one will have a lot more space until I can afford to fill it up
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I like the idea of 1 big humidor and also it seems like a very good buy.
Dan
Do you like the product, especially compared to the other unit you already have?
Also a general question; what level of humi is best to start out with? A little background might aid the responses. Anyway I'm relatively new to this hobby; some experience and knowledge, but none with humi's. At any rate it would be my first, and I would look to have somewhere between 10-20 sticks on hand or aging plus room for other's I purchase. I realize the counts they suggest are not really accurate, but what size and manufactors should I be looking for? Also I have a good relationship with a B&M, but their selection of humi's is limited and all priced over $100. Although the Xikar 50 ct was appealing including the digital hygrometer and the humidification device for $120.
Any responses are helpful, thanks in advance.
Rob
But I wanted to start really expanding my collection and got this new humidor. Since this was exactly as advertised, I went back to the site to see what else I might want to get and saw the 600 ct one for $295.00. It looks like a pretty good deal to me.
Get a 100 to 150 to start. Then you can have room to start a good collection.
Dan
Yes and yes
I was able to easily fit 74 in. I smoked one lol. I think it could hold another 10. If I was to have all the same length and ring size, maybe I could put in 100. Go for the 100 - 150ct size then there's room for expansion.
Dan
Whatever you decide to buy, just make sure it holds 100+. Always good to buy some bundles for the future and let them age.
That's why I'm now thinking about the 600ct one. They have a 1200ct one for $50 more where I bought mine.
http://www.premiumhumidors.com/shop/humidors/furniture-style-humidors/the-lauderdale-humidor.html
Dan
Only hard rule for mixing cigars would be with cigars like Drew Estate. If you want all your cigars to taste like his stuff, then mix away.
IMHO, while cellophane is porous, it won't allow enough water to seep through to easily hydrate the cigars . I think the main reason for the cellophane is for protection, especially when the cigar is on the dry side. A properly humidified cigar does not easily chip and if handled with normal caution won't break or crack.
I wish they would protect the cigar by wrapping them in tissue instead of cellophane. Tissue is very porous and will transfer the moisture at a faster rate than cellophane. The tissue can be left on for better protection because it is more porous.
Since I havent bought every premium cigar on the market, the only example of this has been El Rey Del Mundo cigars.
Always remember the primary purposes of a humidor, first for protection and the second to properly keep the cigar at the proper moisture level. Its a controlled sealed environment. If you like dry grassy tasting cigars, then just leave them in the box they came in with just the natural humidity of where ever you live. But if you want a properly humidified cigar that is full of taste, then buy a good humidor.
One little story. I am married to a Filipino and have a small house over there. I used one of the better made cigar boxes as a humidor and had leftover cigars. Well I came back 3 months later and wow, the bundled cigars, a very cheap brand, tasted almost like a premium. How could this be. 80% humidity over 3 months is how. Since the cigar box was not sealed like a real humidor, all that humidity seeped in and turn basic cigars into stars.
The moral is humidify for proper taste. Unwrapped cigars will absorb the moisture better than wrapped ones. Then you wont need to let them rest for months before enjoying them.
Dan
Nice buy, it's like mine but with a solid top. BTW, the gauge said 55 the first 2 days, then went to 60 and today was 62. So I guess the box and cigars have absorbed as much as they can, now to keep a eye on it incase it goes too high.
Dan
Thanks Dave
The glass top I linked to on the first post has kept the humidity at normal levels. Aslong as the glass is sealed it should be fine.
Dan
Was also mighty happy that the Heartfelts fit perfectly into the humidifier slot.
I have bought a small 20ct humi, upgraded to a 150ct humi, and then had the 150 count full and made a Cooler-dor and then have upgraded both to a Fridge-a-dor...
If you love cigars and ESPECIALLY if you are on these forums you will most likely go bigger and bigger... and if you like making the experience more personal go out and buy a Wine Fridge, buy some empty cigar boxes for their cedar, buy some heartfelt beads and you are up an running for about the tune of $150. Then you can get your hands dirty by breaking apart the boxes and getting the plastic smell out of the fridge, then seasoning it and then having a tiny fridge that holds upwards of 300 cigars in it... now that's the way to go!!!!
The magnetic disc on the back of my hygrometer that mounts it to the lid didn't come with enough adhesive to hold it on. It fell apart when I opened the box. Its just barely holding on now. If I was to put a few dabs of superglue in there to hold it on... would there be any toxic effects in the humi?
I used Gorilla Glue then read the warning label. I then took it lose and used a wood chisel to very delicatly remove the damn glue as I was afraid it would affect the cigars. I don't like Gorilla Glue ...thats just me ...
but like i said, i dont attach anything to the lids on my humidors.
If I was to use any type of glue I'd let it stay out to dry at least a couple days but.... being the most paranoid person on earth, I'm really not sure what to do. More than anything, I just don't want to see that empty hole every time I open it.