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Glass jar humidor

billdakelski

billdakelski

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I have smoked cigars for over 30 years, probably 3 to 6 a year. I started out with a tuperdor which worked pretty good, then decided I needed a better presentation. I started using a wooden box. However, I was for ever having to fiddle with the humidification. Since I don't smoke or keep many cigars around I don't need a very large humidor. I decided to use a glass jar, because I like the look. So I looked high and low for a nice big good looking jar I could use, and believe me it is really hard to find a jar that will accommodate 20 double coronas. Anywho, I found the perfect one at Restoration Hardware, (beleive it or not). It is gorgeous, clear glass with a glass lid and ground glass seal. (I put scotch tape on the seal just to help it seal better.) Well, It completely solved all my humidity problems. In fact, I removed the hygrometer all together. After a couple of years of watching it, the needle never budges a micron and I never add water. Note: it read 70/70 when I started out, it reads 70/70 now.

My question here is do you think it is necessary to put a stick of spanish cedar or anything else in the jar to augment taste or prevent problems(ie. mold, bugs, etc). I have never had any problems yet, and my 25 year old antique cigars taste as good as ever, but just thought I'd ask anyway.

Thanks in advance.
 
billdakelski said:
I have smoked cigars for over 30 years, probably 3 to 6 a year. I started out with a tuperdor which worked pretty good, then decided I needed a better presentation. I started using a wooden box. However, I was for ever having to fiddle with the humidification. Since I don't smoke or keep many cigars around I don't need a very large humidor. I decided to use a glass jar, because I like the look. So I looked high and low for a nice big good looking jar I could use, and believe me it is really hard to find a jar that will accommodate 20 double coronas. Anywho, I found the perfect one at Restoration Hardware, (beleive it or not). It is gorgeous, clear glass with a glass lid and ground glass seal. (I put scotch tape on the seal just to help it seal better.) Well, It completely solved all my humidity problems. In fact, I removed the hygrometer all together. After a couple of years of watching it, the needle never budges a micron and I never add water. Note: it read 70/70 when I started out, it reads 70/70 now.

My question here is do you think it is necessary to put a stick of spanish cedar or anything else in the jar to augment taste or prevent problems(ie. mold, bugs, etc). I have never had any problems yet, and my 25 year old antique cigars taste as good as ever, but just thought I'd ask anyway.

Thanks in advance.
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So, did you put a calibrated hygrometer back in it?
 
I just permanently removed the hygrometer. For several months I would put it back in once in a while for 2 or 3 days, just to see if it had changed, but it never does. I know the hygrometer works because when I take it out it drops. Besides, I've done salt tests and all that. But mostly I know because when I smoke one the wrapper is just right not brittle or too soft. When I used a wooden box, it was frustrating because almost everytime I smoked one it was too dry or too muggy, and I am very picky about that. I have not had that problem for a long time and I don,t miss them one bit.

Btw, it makes more room for cigars (which is at a premium in my little container). I use an old Montecristo tube stuffed with damp surgical gauze for a humidicant. When I was first adjusting the humidity, I would just remove the cap or replace it until the hygrometer read 70%. Now it is capped.
 
Spanish cedar shouldn't be necessary to control bugs and it doesn't do much to change the taste.
 
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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What 25 year old antique cigars are we talking about now? :whistling:
 
You said: "and my 25 year old antique cigars taste as good as ever".

I think the folks were just wondering what cigars you have that are that old, is all.
 
If it works for you, then keep doing it! The only reasons I could think of why most don't do it that way is 1)the clear glass lends itself to letting the cigars get too much sunlight which could effect the taste and temperature of the cigars, and 2) storing cigars standing up might lead to damaging the foot of the cigars.

But if it works for you, keep on trucking!

BTW, please post an intro in the intro forum. It's expected of new members here at CP.
 
The Black Cloud said:
If it works for you, then keep doing it! The only reasons I could think of why most don't do it that way is 1)the clear glass lends itself to letting the cigars get too much sunlight which could effect the taste and temperature of the cigars, and 2) storing cigars standing up might lead to damaging the foot of the cigars.

But if it works for you, keep on trucking!

BTW, please post an intro in the intro forum. It's expected of new members here at CP.
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Thanks for the suggestions.

What is an "intro"?
 
Man I think we are being leveled. Regardless, there is a subforum for introductions (i.e., introduce yourself to the community) as a matter of etiquette. You can't miss it.
 
insight said:
Man I think we are being leveled. Regardless, there is a subforum for introductions (i.e., introduce yourself to the community) as a matter of etiquette. You can't miss it.
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Ya think!?

Either way...you were always a little off level anyhow...you could use it!

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