Dry cigars in the humidor
Due to the limitations of the cigar box itself, which cannot intelligently adjust the temperature and humidity, not only will the cigars be wet, but also dry.
Reason 1: The evaporation surface of the humidifier in the cigar box is relatively small Solution: Contrary to the solution to the phenomenon of wet cigars, if the cigars are dry, you can increase the evaporation surface of the humidifier, or replace the humidification system with automatic adjustment of the airflow function . Reason 2: The wood of the newly purchased humidor is relatively dry and absorbs a lot of moisture inside the humidor, so that the cigars cannot be wet. Solution: Before using the humidor for the first time, it is necessary to wipe and moisten the humidor. When the wood reaches a moist state, it can be put into cigars for preservation.
Uneven Humidity Distribution of Cigars in Humidor Whether it is a small humidor or a powerful humidor, during the storage of cigars, there will inevitably be uneven distribution of cigar humidity. The main manifestation is that some cigars are too humid, and some cigars are too dry. In fact, there are two main reasons for this situation: Reason 1: The tray hinders the air circulation Solution: We can see that the tray is different from the aging basket. Dense and non-porous, so if the cigars have uneven humidity, the tray can be removed or additional holes are punched in the tray to ensure air circulation above and below the tray.
Reason 2: The drawers inside the cigar box hinder the distribution of moisture
Solution: For the occurrence of this situation, cigar smokers can add hygrometers in each drawer. At the same time, always pay attention to and adjust the condition of each drawer hygrometer. If it is too dry, you can add a moisturizer or moisturizing sheet, and if it is too wet, you can Place the cigars in an airtight bag or aluminum tube.
4. There is mold in the cigar box
Like cigars, there will be mold, and cigar boxes will also have mold. When you find that your humidor is moldy, it may be because of this reason.
Cause: The wood inside the humidor is moldy due to excessive air humidity. Solution: Take out all the cigars, and then use a brush or rag to clean the wood inside the humidor. After cleaning, it is best to place the humidor in a Air dry. When refilling the cigar, cedar wood chips can be added for relief. 5. Long-term storage of cigars loses the taste. Although the cigar box can store cigars, it is different from the cigar cabinet and cigar cellar. If the cigar box is used for a long time, the cigars may lose their original taste. Reason 1: There are few cigars in the cigar box, and there is plenty of space left. After a long time, the taste of the cigars will be relatively weak. Large closed box to reduce excess space; if conditions permit, you can also replace the humidor with a suitable size.
Reason 2: Cigar users frequently ventilate their cigars Solution: Novice cigar users need to know that under any circumstances, do not open and close the cigar box too frequently, which will easily lead to unstable internal humidity and take a long time to recover , and it will also let the taste of the cigar be taken away in the air circulation again and again. As the saying goes: cigars are “three points of smoke and seven points of nourishment”. The real good cigars need to be cultivated artificially. Therefore, if you spend a little more time and learn more about cigars, maybe novice cigar smokers can also use humidors. Raise a good cigar with a full-bodied taste
