Humidors in Summer - What You Need to Know
Aggressive seasonal humidity fluctuations can dizzy your hygrometer and push your humidor’s wood components to their moisture limits. When humidity shifts wildly, make sure you understand what’s happening to...
Humidors in Summer - What You Need to Know
Aggressive seasonal humidity fluctuations can dizzy your hygrometer and push your humidor’s wood components to their moisture limits. When humidity shifts wildly, make sure you understand what’s happening to your humidor and its environment so you can still keep your cigars healthy and protected. ...
Active vs. Passive Humidor Humidification
You may think there’s not a lot at work inside your humidor. Just a little bit of humidity, some Spanish cedar, it breaths in, it breathes out, et voila,...
Active vs. Passive Humidor Humidification
You may think there’s not a lot at work inside your humidor. Just a little bit of humidity, some Spanish cedar, it breaths in, it breathes out, et voila, your cigars are kept in perfect smoking condition. But of course there’s more to it...
Grandfather to the Humidor: The Art of the Ciga...
We talk a ton about the good ol’ humidor box here at Case Elegance, but very rarely have we discussed its grandfather: the cigar box. From handmade guitars and...
Grandfather to the Humidor: The Art of the Cigar Box
We talk a ton about the good ol’ humidor box here at Case Elegance, but very rarely have we discussed its grandfather: the cigar box. From handmade guitars and purses to jewelry boxes and treasure chests for pirate booty, the many uses we find...
Should I Dry Box New Cigars?
You’ve properly seasoned your humidors, loaded them with your precious cargo, and you’ve even saved room for special occasion smokes. Now that you’ve finally finished that seemingly interminable project...
Should I Dry Box New Cigars?
You’ve properly seasoned your humidors, loaded them with your precious cargo, and you’ve even saved room for special occasion smokes. Now that you’ve finally finished that seemingly interminable project at work, and you’re finally home to celebrate by kicking back with that 18-year-old Islay...
How Size Affects Humidor Performance
The relationship between cigars and their humidor is symbiotic, and humidity is their shared resource. As you decide which humidor is right to house your collection of cigars, size...
How Size Affects Humidor Performance
The relationship between cigars and their humidor is symbiotic, and humidity is their shared resource. As you decide which humidor is right to house your collection of cigars, size can play a role in just how well your humidor protects and extends the life...
What Will $100-$300 Get You In a Humidor?
Buying a boutique cigar humidor box is kind of like opting to build a bigger and better garage for your car collection. Ever seen someone park their Corvette collection...
What Will $100-$300 Get You In a Humidor?
Buying a boutique cigar humidor box is kind of like opting to build a bigger and better garage for your car collection. Ever seen someone park their Corvette collection inside a dilapidated shack? Neither have we. But just like collector cars, we can’t take...
The Ultimate Bug-out Bag for Cigar Enthusiasts
Survivalists prepare for the looming emergency situation when they need to flee their home in a hurry by prepping what’s known as a bug-out bag. This prepared bag includes basic...
The Ultimate Bug-out Bag for Cigar Enthusiasts
Survivalists prepare for the looming emergency situation when they need to flee their home in a hurry by prepping what’s known as a bug-out bag. This prepared bag includes basic short- and long-term survival items sure to benefit someone in a crisis. Think food rations,...
How to Know If Your Cigars Are Fresh
Cigar "freshness" is directly related to its moisture content. Dry, stale cigars won't have the same full flavor profile as fresh cigars. Inspect your cigars prior to smoking: smell...
How to Know If Your Cigars Are Fresh
Cigar "freshness" is directly related to its moisture content. Dry, stale cigars won't have the same full flavor profile as fresh cigars. Inspect your cigars prior to smoking: smell test, pinch test, hygrometer check. Try restoring stale cigars with a seasoned, high-humidity humidor. We...
What Size Humidor is Right for You?
As you’ve probably seen, humidors come in all shapes and sizes. From travel-sized versions ideal for carrying your favorite stogie on quick business-trips to the massive walk-in type that require...
What Size Humidor is Right for You?
As you’ve probably seen, humidors come in all shapes and sizes. From travel-sized versions ideal for carrying your favorite stogie on quick business-trips to the massive walk-in type that require pretty serious professional installation—unless you’re one heck of a handyman. No matter where you are...