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The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Humidor on Amazon

Welcome to the ultimate guide for cigar aficionados and beginners alike, who are on the quest to find the perfect humidor on Amazon. Cost-friendly and quality-made. Whether you're starting a new cigar collection or looking to upgrade your storage solution, this article will help you navigate through the myriad of...

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Everything You Need To Know About Humidor Humidity

A well-maintained humidor is essential for preserving the quality and flavor of your cigar collection, and among the various factors that contribute to the perfect storage environment, humidity plays the most important role. Let’s delve into the intricacies of humidor humidity, its impact on cigars, and provide you with valuable...

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The Art of Preservation: How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor Box?

For us as cigar enthusiasts, ensuring the optimal preservation of their prized collection is of utmost importance. Enter the humidor box—a key component in maintaining the perfect conditions for cigars. In this article, we will delve into the lifespan of cigars within a humidor box and provide valuable insights on...

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How Does A Humidor Box Work?

A humidor box is an essential tool for any cigar enthusiast looking to maintain the quality, flavor, and freshness of their cigars. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the inner workings of a humidor box, covering how to use it effectively, the longevity of cigars within, the process of...

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Why Does Placement Matter for Your Humidor Hygrometer?

An accurate hygrometer reading is essential to storing your cigars effectively. Different locations in your humidor will have different humidity levels.  If your hygrometer seal is bad, outside air will compromise its accuracy. Hygrometer readings can be affected by outside air and their placement inside the humidor. Analog hygrometers are...

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What Does Temperature Control Do For My Humidor?

  There’s nothing wrong with being hyper-meticulous about your humidor’s RH (relative humidity), whether it’s a travel humidor, a small humidor, or a cabinet humidor. After all, an overly dry cigar can be totally ruined even if it doesn’t actually crack or split open. It negatively affects the flavor of...

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How to Organize Your Humidor: FIFO, Aging, Stacking, and More

  We’ve seen the inside of some of your humidors. Disheveled messes, many of them. So it’s no surprise you forget about some of the cigars in your collection or can’t track down an exciting new selection you bought weeks ago. Some cigars never get smoked, even, because you can’t...

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Humidor Best Practices

Humidors are incredibly low maintenance tools, especially for the hard work they put in to keep your cigars nice and safe. But for all their low maintenance, they’re still not the type of equipment you can “set-and-forget.” They require some routine care—and granted that you pay attention to their needs,...

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Restoration Tips for Your Antique Humidor

  There’s a saying that “antique never goes out of style.” Well, it may not be a saying, but it’s true. The market for cool, lightly used, stylish old goods is always hot. Thrifting is very en vogue. And it’s absolutely possible to find an exceptionally old humidor that would...

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