I have several humidors, and I don't think it matters much which kind you get as long as it seals well. The important thing is that you monitor the humidity frequently and keep recharging your humidity thingamabob so the cigars don't dry out. As an alternative to distilled water, consider using the mix with the reptile dude on the label. I forget the brand name, but the stuff works well.

I have never found a decent hygrometer -- they all break.

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A touch of good Cognac or good bourbon in the distilled water adds to the flavor of the cigars in the humidor too. Not too much, don't want to overpower the tobacco.

Blasphemy!

LOL, there is a good little cigar shop at the Charlotte airport where you can get cigars aged in rooms humidified with various liquors. Makers Mark, for example, has a brand of cigar aged in rooms with open barrels of their bourbon.

I am a heathen, you should know that, I tried to buy you a scotch:eek: , and you almost drank it.... but I relented and replaced yours with the bourbon of your choice.:)

You did, and I remain grateful.

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I'm a Daviddoff guy myself. Then again, any maduro wrapped cigar is a welcome addition to my after meal celebration.

I'll have to stop in there the next time I'm flying through there. THX for the tip. Didn't know they had one.


THX all for the imput.

Bumping this tread in the search for a cigar discussion.

For a cheap humidor, get a large Tupperware container and Boveda humidification packs. Clean the container with lemon juice,water and a mild detergent until the plastic smell dissipates, and rinse with distilled water. You can pick up old Spanish cedar cigar boxes from your local shop usually for a few bucks to put your cigars in within the Tupperware container. This is commonly called a "tupperdor" in the cigar community. I did this for over a year before I bought a proper humidor.

The Boveda pack should be sufficient to maintain your humidity in a reasonable storage environment, but for good measure, I threw a digital hygrometer in the container.