How to choose your humidor?

A vast question that all cigar smokers ask themselves, and if you have come to read these lines, perhaps I can provide you with some elements of answers.

First of all, you need to know the state of your current consumption in order to define the size as well as the capacity of your future cigar humidor. Regardless of your consumption, you will need to equip yourself with a humidor to offer your cigars the best possible preservation.

Discover 4 types of cigar smokers with a choice of appropriate humidors.

Each type of smoker has different desires and needs compared to the others. Indeed, the regular smoker does not have the same expectations as an occasional smoker, and will therefore turn to a humidor that is more suitable for them. Discover all the types of smokers as well as the different humidors that are appropriate for them.

The occasional smoker

You are an occasional smoker and enjoy acquiring a few cigars to share with friends. Thus, your stock rarely exceeds 10 cigars, but your beginner passion forces you to think about preserving your little treasure. No worries, you will need a small cigar humidor that can hold up to 30 cigars. Its maximum capacity is only theoretical; a humidor sold for 25 units will actually only hold 15 to 20 cigars. Prefer natural wood (cedar) humidors that offer better stability.of the ideally desired humidity level (65 to 75%).

Find some cigar humidor models for the occasional smoker:

Adorini Torino Deluxe 30 units (€99)	Carbon cigar humidor 25 units (€64.50)

The Beginner Smoker

You are a beginner smoker in the field but ambitious, and your passion for cigars is growing. You regularly have between 15 and 30 cigars in your possession, and you are convinced of the merits of buying a quality humidor. No problem, you should now invest in a larger capacity humidor, holding 75 to 150 units, and above all, modular. Indeed, you will certainly have different terroirs in your cigar collection, and this could become problematic if your humidor is too small.Favor a humidor with a tray or cedar compartment with an efficient humidification system.

Two humidor references for the beginner smoker:

Egoist Black Cigar Cabinet 120 units (€229)	Cigar Humidor - Adorini Cedro Deluxe 75 units (€169)

The Knowledgeable Smoker

You are a connoisseur and your passion for cigars is well established. You know all the terroirs, and your collection very often exceeds 50 pieces. You probably already own a medium-capacity cigar humidor (75 units), and it is becoming complicated for you. No stress; as a connoisseur, you already know you will need a cigar humidor for each terroir or at least a humidor specialized for the Cuban terroir. By separating the terroirs, you will have full control over the proper aging of your cigars. You are now free to choose any type of models according to your preferences. You can also opt for a very high-capacity humidor (200 units).

Here are some Adorini cigar humidor models for the connoisseur:

Adorini Chianti 1 Deluxe 100 units (168€)	Adorini Vittoria Deluxe 200 units (624€)

The great connoisseur

You are a connoisseur, a true enthusiast and aficionado who no longer counts the cigar boxes. If this is the case for you, if you buy your cigars only in quantities of 25 or 50 and your concern is more about space than the choice of your future cigars, here is the solution to your problem! As you have understood, you now need to invest in a cigar cabinet to properly store your treasure. Indeed, ideally, keeping your cigars in their original box remains the best solution, provided they are stored in a controlled environment.This will be the role of your future cigar cabinet which is nothing other than an XXL version of a classic cigar humidor.

A little tip: regularly open your boxes to let air circulate inside and optimize the aging of your cigars.

In addition, with this cabinet system you will obtain the same optimal storage conditions as in your favorite tobacconist.

Two references of cabinets for cigars for the great connoisseur :

Sylvia Cigar Cabinet 600 units (650€)	Adorini Roma 3100 units (1980€)

The choice of luxury

Connoisseurs or enthusiasts will not fail to discover unique, handmade cigar box models. You are interested in the taste of well-done work, Made in France, and you want to store your cigars in a true decorative object. Here is the solution to your needs. The cigar box brand Elie Bleu thus designs luxury objects, numbered and offered in limited editions. Much more than a simple cigar humidor, these are sumptuous cigar cabinets to place on a desk or sideboard. The capacity storage capacity varies depending on the references, but nonetheless, you will be able to store around a hundred cigars.

Here are two examples of luxury cigar cases by Elie Bleu:

Elie Bleu Che Camouflage Cigar Humidor 110 units (€3400)	Elie Bleu Stars & Stripes "Cuba" Cigar Humidor 110 units (€3025)

I hope these few lines will help you in your new passion!

You will find other models of cigar humidors, for all budgets on the store Smoking.fr in the category cigar humidor. Best regards.

Erwan - Cuban Cigars Blog