Hello everyone,
I'm a new cigar smoker having only smoked 3 cigars this year. I'd like to invest a little more into this hobby but I realize I won't smoke often (probably 3 to 4 times a month). I'm trying to decide what would be the best option for storage and maintaining freshness of the cigars considering I won't be buying them in large quantities probably 2 to 3 at a time. I'm looking for some sort of storage that would allow me to hold cigars for 2-3 weeks at a time without breaking the bank. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello everyone,
I'm a new cigar smoker having only smoked 3 cigars this year. I'd like to invest a little more into this hobby but I realize I won't smoke often (probably 3 to 4 times a month). I'm trying to decide what would be the best option for storage and maintaining freshness of the cigars considering I won't be buying them in large quantities probably 2 to 3 at a time. I'm looking for some sort of storage that would allow me to hold cigars for 2-3 weeks at a time without breaking the bank. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Totally don't get something that will only hold that amount. I tried that by buying a 10 count humi. I've been indulging in this hobby for about a year, and I am now sporting a full 50 count and starting a coolerdor to house boxes...and I only smoke about as often as you want to. Start bigger than you think you will need.
that is how i started out this past winter, and i had a small 16qt cooler with a couple of boxes in it, a gel jar and a digital hygrometer. It did really well until i started going a bit crazy and i stepped it up to a 48qt cooler.
Welcome to the hobby, be careful you will get addicted hahaha. I reccomend always start with more than you think you will need, i made the mistake when i first started by getting a 20 count humi thinking i would never fill it. Within 6 months it was overflowing and im up to a 150 count now, try to find a good deal on a little bit of a bigger humi. Sprint Sale is good, or even check out if you have any local shops in your area with nice cheap humis to check out.
Small wineador and beads... I regret not going that route. While it may be a tad more expensive, a small 8 bottle and some beads should not be that much more than a cooler or traditonal humi. The smokes are much better IMO
Small wineador and beads... I regret not going that route. While it may be a tad more expensive, a small 8 bottle and some beads should not be that much more than a cooler or traditonal humi. The smokes are much better IMO
+1. I love my wineador and the cigars burn great. like the as you seen on tv chicken roaster, you can set it and forget it. just kidding. not quite haha. but it's awesome that I can keep it at 65 degrees the entire time.
That wineador is pretty cool. I wouldn't mind getting something like that, but Momma says my little humidor will have to suffice for quite some time. Nothing like a cool tower humi to put a smile on your face. LOL!
Small wineador and beads... I regret not going that route. While it may be a tad more expensive, a small 8 bottle and some beads should not be that much more than a cooler or traditonal humi. The smokes are much better IMO
+1. I love my wineador and the cigars burn great. like the as you seen on tv chicken roaster, you can set it and forget it. just kidding. not quite haha. but it's awesome that I can keep it at 65 degrees the entire time.
+another! Love my wineador and got it cheap. But it's for my high ends so it's pretty small lol only a 8 bottle
Small wineador and beads... I regret not going that route. While it may be a tad more expensive, a small 8 bottle and some beads should not be that much more than a cooler or traditonal humi. The smokes are much better IMO
+1. I love my wineador and the cigars burn great. like the as you seen on tv chicken roaster, you can set it and forget it. just kidding. not quite haha. but it's awesome that I can keep it at 65 degrees the entire time.
+another! Love my wineador and got it cheap. But it's for my high ends so it's pretty small lol only a 8 bottle
When getting a wineador, which one is good? I heard the thermoelectric is the way to go...but does that have any leak problems? or am I thinking compressor? if there isn't any, do I just throw some beads in there and I'm good?
I picked up a Vinotemp T28. It's a thermoelectric unit. No leak problems. Just need to ensure you plug the drain hole very tight and snug. I use two pounds of 70% beads and it holds steady at 67-68% RH. If you want to know more about compressor units Jason (smokingdaddy) has one. I'm sure he'll see it on here. If not, might be a good idea to shoot him a PM. He helped me A TON with my set up.
There is a little water build up but I just put a towel down and rigged some computer fans up. But yes beads will work best IMO. You can look it up and get some ideas going and figure out what works for you
Ok, I'll do some more research. I hate where I live is why I'm thinking about it, here in Maryland, it gets stupid humid around spring-fall. Also get temps well over 100 degrees for weeks at a time. I love my humidors but I'm thinking if I get a winecooler it will help me regulate my cigars better.
I appreciate all of the feedback. For the time being I've been using a tupperware dish with a humidpak pouch to store the 4 cigars I currently have. I'm thinking I will move to a small humidor soon as I've seen some deals for infused and smaller cigars that I'd like to try.
My follow-up question would be, for infused cigars do I need to store them separately from the other cigars that aren't?
Thanks in advance.
I think pretty much everybody here started of only smoking 2-3 a month or less. But as you go along and try new stuff you want to try more new stuff. Next thing you know that 20 count just don't cut it anymore. And believe me that happens fast. If your wanting to go elcheapo just start out with Tupperware and boveda packs. Eventually you'll probably find yourself looking for a cooler.
Don't know if this has been said yet, but seems like Cigar of the Month Club may be good for you as well. Let them store them for you and send you something to try each month!!!
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