humidor jar

[guevara]

Hi guys.

Im new to this cigar forum and im from England.The land of overpriced Cigars where a single monticiristo no 4 will cost you £9($1.
My question is about the humidor jar that you can now buy.Has anyone ever used one and are they sutible for storing cigars for long periods.They come with humidifiers on the bottom of the lid for some reason.

Regards

[eriksson20]

i have a DIY version of the jars you can buy, and i am keeping some of my cigasr in it. Seems to work. But for long time periods i do not know...

The humidifier is on the bottom of the lid to maximize the storage space for the cigars...

I will however get some of the jars and review them on my blog. Welcome to the Jungle...

cheers,

[guevara]

Thanks.Im not sure if to get one or a wood humidor.It will be my first ever humidor.

[eriksson20]

I'd prefer the wooden humidor... but it is higher maintenance... but you'll learn more using it...

cheers,

[Cadillac]

Personally, I wouldn't get one for long term storage. Go with a humidor. Go to the WTB forum, and post something there. I'm sure you'l be able to pick something up. Everyone is always upgrading, and if you stick around long enough, you will too

[guevara]

Im still ony a beginner.I was thinking of storing 10 cigars in it for 3-4 months.Would that time frame be ok or would they loose there flavour and quality.

[Blaylock]

Is this similar to what you're talking about:



This small storage container can hold about 20 cigars. Humi devices (use either/or) and cedar added separately.



This kept the humidity well for me and should work fine for what you want to do.

[b128thopen]

I have 2 of these. I store some of my everyday stuff in 2 and the other has some yard gars in it. They seem to be self maintained. They dont need much care to keep at 68/70. I keep the stuff I am ageing and my "other" cigars in my fridge-a-door. I just feel they are better protected in there and not cramed into a jar.

[guevara]

Thats is what i am thinking of buying.Just to keep around 10-15 cigars in there.

[orca99usa]

A setup like that would probably be all right if you smoke your sticks shortly after you buy them. For the time period you are talking about they should be fine. If you keep your cigars for longer periods before smoking or you plan to age them, I would buy a humidor.

[Bobb]

Originally Posted by guevara

Im still ony a beginner.I was thinking of storing 10 cigars in it for 3-4 months.Would that time frame be ok or would they loose there flavour and quality.

Welcome to CS and the hobby of cigars

If the cigars are kept at the right humidity (between 60% and 70%...I prefer 65%) they will last for a VERY long time. Most cigars, like a fine scotch or wine, will improve with age.

[guy g]

I use one as a traveldor. Works good and much easier to maintain than a wood humi. I have a Drymistat and an adjustable hygro.

[guevara]

I just ordered an Alumium travel humidor and a digital hygrometer.I like it as its lockable.

[44MAG]

theres something to say bout spanish cedar

[Blaylock]

Originally Posted by guevara

I just ordered an Alumium travel humidor and a digital hygrometer.I like it as its lockable.

Keep in mind, my friend, that you'll still need to maintain humidity in the travel humidor, using any of the options that we discussed in pms.

Congrats and good luck with it!