There are some situations in life in which the shopping experience is best conducted in person. For example, when you are unfamiliar with a cigar, sometimes you want to feel and smell it before you try it out. There’s not much that will be lost by gambling on one cigar, but at the same time, in-person shopping adds a lot of confidence into the purchase.
With that in mind, after you determine your favorites, the next best things you might be looking for are convenience, availability, and of course, price. That’s how we here at Atlantic Cigar have made a name for ourselves, by providing ultra-premium cigars and cigar accessories at the lowest prices.
Ultra-premium cigars, however, require ultra-premium care, and if you are going to store any significant number of cigars in your home, humidification is key to long term quality and preservation. An old dried out cigar is almost not even worth smoking.
Therefore, we offer cigar humidors for sale online because we care about the cigars we sell as well as the customer experience. A humidor is a critical accessory that you will need in your home if you keep your cigars for more than a few days before you smoke them.
A quality humidor will not only keep your cigars cool and sheltered from light, but it will also most important maintain the moisture levels so that your cigars remain supple, fresh, and do not dry out and crumble. A dried-out cigar will not only present a poor smoking experience, but the flavors will be damaged.
Therefore, as we said, a humidor is important. We also said that sometimes the in-person shopping experience is necessary, and while we are an online shop, we are proud of the customer service that we offer. Therefore, we would encourage you to buy a cigar humidor online, but here are some of the questions you should ask while you’re shopping, which we would be more than happy to answer.
How Big Is It?
One of the most important things you should consider as you shop for a cigar humidor online is the size of it. If you only routinely keep a box or two of cigars in your home, you might only need a smaller humidor capable of holding 25 or so cigars. Many humidors are sold in sizes of 25, 50, or 100 cigars, but there are larger and smaller options.
As the size of the humidor increases, it can be more of a trial to maintain the proper humidity levels of around 70-75% to ensure that your cigars stay fresh, do not fade, and if you are interested in aging your cigars, that they age well.
However, if you are going to keep more than a box or two around, a larger humidor might be worth it. Similarly, if you only keep a few cigars around for special occasions, you will still need to provide for them; you can try out a travel humidor that only holds a few if you are of that attitude.
For the most part, you can see on our humidor page how large our humidors are, but as all cigars vary in length, ring gauge, and shape, you might need to ask for some input on how many cigars will fit. If you have further questions, give us a call at 1-800-887-7877.
What Is It Made of?
You’ll also want to know what the cigar humidor is made of. Some cigars humidors are made of glass, synthetics, or wood, and some others are made of veneer. Quality veneer humidors are hard to tell apart from wood alternatives, but in general, wood is a better option.
Traditionally humidors have been mostly made from wood, because wood is heavy, dense, and can hold and regulate moisture. At the same time, modern humidors can offer an excellent seal that can help to offset some of the disadvantages of synthetics or veneers.
Still, though wood is expensive, it does have some properties such as absorbency that make it a fitting material for the construction of humidors. If you’re looking at one of ours and can’t tell but it is important to you, speak up. You can reach us at the number above and we’d be glad to sort it out for you.
How Is The Seal?
The material from which a humidor is made is important, and it will affect the quality of the finished product, but the seal is much more important than the material. Even a dense wood lined with cedar and with a great humidification system will be worth little if it has a cheap or improper seal.
When you shop for a cigar humidor online, you won’t be able to interact with it and check the seal yourself as you would be able to in a shop, but we would be glad to furnish you with specific information or recommendations if you call us up.
When you are shopping for one, though, keep in mind that the seal should be tight, it should not be too easy to open, and when you open or close it there should be some resistance as air is forced into or out of the interior. That indicates a good, airtight seal that is critical to the preservation of cigars.
As mentioned, you will not be able to check this firsthand online, so check out our collection and give us a call; we’ll let you know about the specifics of the seals of any of our models.
How Is It Lined?
Traditionally humidors have been lined with cedar because cedar possesses several qualities that make it uniquely suitable to exposure to high humidity. First of all, cedar is very resistant to changes in moisture and can swell and shed a significant amount of moisture without cracking or damage.
In addition, even when exposed to long periods of elevated humidity, the wood does not rot and resists the development of mold because the oil it contains is antifungal and antimicrobial. As it is also absorbent, this makes it uniquely suitable for the storage of cigars because it can help to regulate fluctuations in the levels of humidity.
Finally, cedar is a delicious wood that imparts its notes to the cigars as it absorbs some influence itself from the tobaccos. It is possible to season a humidor of this sort over time.
Some humidors are not lined with cedar, but most are lined with some material that helps to regulate the humidity within. Check out our product pages to learn more, and as always, call us if you have specific questions.
Does It Have a Heavy Lid?
A heavy lid should not necessarily be a deal-breaker when you shop for a cigar humidor online, especially if you are looking for a smaller humidor. The construction and material of the humidor, as well as its seal, are much more important.
However, on larger, freestanding models, a heavy lid can work in conjunction with a good seal to improve the seal itself. Therefore, a heavy lid is something you should consider as you muse over the benefits of a given model.
As this is not something you will be able to determine by looking at a product listing and is uncommonly divulged on the pages, you will need to ask our input on this matter if it is concerning to you. And, as always, we would be glad to indulge your query for information.
What Kind of Hinge does the Lid Have?
The hinge on a cigar humidor’s lid is in part an indicator of the quality of the seal. Some hinges that are not well set will loosen over time and this will impact the seal for the worse.
There are some very good quality hinges out there, and some of the best of them run the entire length of the lid. This is more important on wood humidors that have a tendency to allow screws to work themselves loose than it is on synthetic humidors, but it is still something to keep in mind.
What Is the Humidification System?
A good humidor will come with a humidification system, which will usually be located along the back of it or on the underside of the lid. You can see from the product listing which humidors have them and what they are made of, but if a humidor does not come with one, you will need to add it yourself. A humidor without a humidification system is not worth much.
Does It Have a Hygrometer?
One more question you will want to ask is if the humidor comes with a hygrometer or not. Most of them do, and this will give you an accurate reading on the humidity level inside which is critical for the maintenance of your cigars.
However, if one does not, we offer hygrometers on our site, many of which can be easily added to a humidor to increase its functionality. The simple lack of a hygrometer in and of itself should not be a reason to miss out on an otherwise good humidor. The inclusion of one is just a bonus.
Other Considerations
Other things you might want to consider in a humidor are the price and the visual aesthetic. Is this something you might want to include in your interior design? Will it add value to a setting? Does it meet your requirements for the price? Beyond these, you will have to do some searching to identify what appeals to you.
Home vs. Travel Humidors
One more thing to consider is the difference between a home humidor or a travel humidor. Home humidors are not designed to be transported whereas travel humidors are smaller, typically synthetic, and can easily be brought from place to place. They are worth it if you enjoy your cigars on the go and don’t have a good way to protect and maintain them. Alternatively, if you only keep a few cigars around at a time but age them, something small like a travel humidor might be ideal for you.
Get the Extras!
Once you settle on the humidor that will work for you, you shouldn’t forget to take along some necessary extras. Whether you need a cigar cutter or a punch, a lighter, an ashtray, or a case to indulge your habit, we offer plenty of these on our website and then some.
We don’t just offer premium cigars and humidors at discounted prices; we offer all of the necessary accessories that you need to properly enjoy them. Don’t forget while you’re shopping that for orders totaling $199 and up we offer free shipping. If the humidor you’re eyeing is close to that, add in a new lighter for yourself as a treat and get free shipping on the deal!
Call Us for Details
As we mentioned, you can’t learn everything just by looking at product pages, and we don’t expect you to try. That’s why we’re firmly dedicated to a high level of customer service; better than any other that you will experience online.
If you want to learn more about what makes a quality humidor or how to identify one, by all means, give us a call at the number listed above and we will get into the specifics of it all. If you want recommendations on a humidor based on your preferences, you can tap our experience for help.
This does not just apply to humidors. If you are interested in giving the gift of a fine cigar to a friend but don’t know what to choose, then you should give us a call, tell us a little more and we’ll make that a reality. If you want some recommendations based on your tastes, we can do the same for you.
Don’t be a stranger; the best way to learn is through experience and the second-best way is through the experience of others. Give us a call today and you’ll be well on your way to your next humidor or your next favorite blend.