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Cigar Jar

nfulton

nfulton

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I purchased one of the holt's cigar jars about six months ago and never did anything with it. It has the little black round humidifier and the cedar in the bottom. I want to bring it into the office so that I don't have to remember to bring cigars with me. I only smoke the good stuff at work (gotta impress customers! :D ) so I don't want to discover this thing is crap the hard way when it ruins my cigars. Has anyone had luck with these things? Should I use a different humidifier...perhaps beads?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Nate
 
1) Jar humidors requires some caution, as you are most likely standing cigars on their foot, which can cause damage if jostled.
2) If it was cheap, chances are the humidifier is not the best. Might be "fine" but if you are smoking the good stuff, might as well protect it, right? try the beads or the humi-puuck if it will fit.

Good luck!
 
I've had some bad luck with them for the reasons stated above, plus they are clear. So be careful where you put them for temperature reasons.

I just don't dig the idea of storing a cigar on it's foot, just me though. I think those are primarily for showing your smokes, so maybe it'll accomplish exactly what you're wanting it to.
 
Nah, I don't care if it sits on it's side in my drawer, I just don't want to soak or dry out my cigars. Perhaps, I will try the humi-puck.
 
Hey bro, the "short" version of the Humidi-Puck was designed for this application!

Like Josh said, the only real concern is knocking it around and damaging the smokes. There are a few humidity jars that some REALLY nice smokes come in, if that says anything.

Hope this helps.
~Mark
 
I use a jar for my robusto sizes...I fit 12-15 in one of those preserves-type jars...the ones with the wire clasp that wraps around the neck.

I put a cigar-shaped humidifier in it. It's worked fine for about 4 months so far, but the turnover rate on those smokes is pretty short. :D

Looks pretty good on my bookshelf... :thumbs:
 
I have an acrylic humidor jar which I use primarily for travel/herfs. I pack my cigars in cushioned bags, which prevents them from moving around and getting damaged. Don't put your cigars in the jar naked, always a good idea to put them in a cushioned bag. If you do this, you should be fine. I've never had a problem.
 
Just don't pack them too tight. Most say 20 count but I would keep it at 15. You want plenty of circulation to get humidity to the bottom as well.
 
ykm loki' date='May 20 2006, 09:47 AM' post='323646']
couldn't you just lay the jar on it's side and not have to worry about damaging the smokes?
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I guess you could, but then you might have a "rolling jar" issue, lol.

Plus it would take away a bit from the presentation of the whole thing, and I think that's the primary purpose of the Jarmidor.
 
If part of this is about impressing customers you should look into one of the Reed & Barton / Diamond Crown travel humidors (I think it's called the London) or their executive humidor. Customers who know enough to be impressed by what you smoke, know enough to be impressed by the trappings.
 
One of my first humis was a jar like that. Works fine. Store them head down and you won't damage the feet. Just be extremely sparing with the humidifying liquid or beads. They seal quite tight and that can be a recipe for disaster especially if you leave the jar out somewhere it is exposed to temperature swings. Otherwise, they work fine and are cheap.

Wilkey
 
No need to impress anyone(but me!), most of my customers I never see. The ones I do are old oilfield hands or salesmen and they don't care. I just needed something to keep around that I don't fear leaving my cigars in for a week or more. I did end up bringing it in and storing the cigars foot-up. I used the button humidifier that came with it, but filled it with a teaspoon full of beads. Haven't had anything but great smoking cigars. However, I do keep it away from my desk. I was running around and sent the poor thing airborne. Luckily there was nothing in it!

Thank you for the suggestions.
 
BigFatDog said:
If part of this is about impressing customers you should look into one of the Reed & Barton / Diamond Crown travel humidors (I think it's called the London) or their executive humidor. Customers who know enough to be impressed by what you smoke, know enough to be impressed by the trappings.
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Excellent point, Dog. They are pricey but it's a write-off, right? :p
 
That is the great thing about the beads. As some release moisture, others absorb it so I don't get any soggy cigars. However, I generally smoke one a day here at work, so it does get opened on a regular basis.

Nate
 
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