The Complete Guide to Humidors – Protecting Your Cigars in Style

Preserve Your Cigars with the Right Humidor

If you’re a cigar enthusiast, owning a humidor isn’t optional—it’s essential. A humidor is a humidity-controlled storage box or cabinet designed to keep cigars fresh, flavorful, and smoke-ready. Whether you're storing a handful of everyday smokes or curating a luxury collection, the right humidor makes all the difference.

What Is a Humidor and Why Do You Need One?

Cigars are sensitive to environmental changes. Too dry, and they’ll crack and burn hot. Too moist, and they’ll burn unevenly or grow mold. A humidor maintains an ideal relative humidity—usually between 65–72%—to ensure long-term freshness.

Looking to start your cigar journey? Explore our Beginner’s Cigar Guide for expert tips.

Types of Humidors

Desktop Humidors
Ideal for small to mid-sized collections. Stylish and functional, they fit perfectly in home offices and lounges.

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Travel Humidors
Compact and rugged, these are built for portability. Protect your cigars while traveling without sacrificing humidity control.

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Cabinet Humidors
Large, furniture-grade storage for collectors. Great for long-term aging and high-volume storage.

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Luxury Humidors
Handcrafted from exotic woods or carbon fiber and often lined with Spanish cedar, these humidors are showpieces for premium collections.

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How to Use and Maintain a Humidor

Season It First
Before use, wipe the interior with distilled water and let a humidification device run for 24–48 hours.

Use a Hygrometer
Always include a calibrated hygrometer to monitor RH levels.

Replenish Humidification
Use humidor packs or solutions to maintain proper humidity.

Avoid Fluctuations
Keep your humidor in a room with stable temperature and away from sunlight.

How to Choose the Right Humidor

When buying a humidor, consider:

• Capacity: Match the humidor to your collection size

• Seal Quality: A tight seal ensures minimal humidity loss

• Material: Spanish cedar interiors help regulate humidity and repel tobacco beetles

• Style: Choose a design that fits your space—modern, traditional, or artisanal

Explore our collection of premium cigar accessories to complement your humidor.

Top Brands & Accessories

• Boveda Packs – For easy, hassle-free humidification

• Davidoff Humidors – A pinnacle of design and craftsmanship

• Cigar Oasis – For digital, automatic control

• Hygrometers – Analog or digital to monitor RH accurately

Want expert recommendations? Contact our team or visit us in Greenwich to see our curated selection in person.

Where to Buy a Humidor

At The Tobacconist of Greenwich, we offer a range of humidors and accessories designed for both beginners and collectors. All humidors are stored and shipped in pristine condition, and our team is here to help you choose the right one.

Shop our full humidor selection now and give your cigars the home they deserve.