Is Mantello a good humidor?

This Glass Top Humidor is great for starters. This humidor has an elegant Rosewood Finish, a Spanish Cedar Interior and a scratch resistant felt lined bottom. The interior is lined with Spanish Cedar, which helps retain humidity while preserving the cigars. It also enhances the aroma and taste of the cigars.

How long do you soak humidifier for humidor?

Submerge the cigar humidifier in distilled water or half distilled water and half Propylene Glycol for 30 minutes.

How much does a good humidor cost?

A humidor’s cost varies on its features and capabilities. You should be able to find a good, cigar-box-sized humidor for less than $100. If you’re looking for a large, reach-in humidor with a bunch of bells and whistles, you can easily spend $200 to $500.

Should you unwrap your cigars before putting in humidor?

Once you’ve bought the cigar and are placing it in your humidor, we recommend you remove the cellophane. Cellophane will prevent humidity from reaching the cigar, and you’ll find the cigars will respond to humidification better if the overwrap has been removed.

How often should I season my humidor?

You may need to re-season your humidor periodically, though if you find you need to do it more than once a year you may need to look into buying a new humidor. Two-way humidity control is crucial to the proper functioning of your humidor.

What temperature should a humidor be stored?

Although we are addressing humidification, temperature is also an important consideration. Store your humidor at a comfortable room temperature (roughly 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) and not too close to a direct source of heat or under direct sunlight.

Can you fill a humidor box with cigars?

Once your hygrometer is reading 75% to 80% RH, you can fill the box with cigars. We recommend filling the box at least to half of its total capacity and keeping it half full in order to maintain consistent conditions on the inside. Also, don’t overfill your humidor with cigars.

Is a hygrometer necessary for a humidor?

A hygrometer is not essential to your humidor’s performance. However, a hygrometer is essential to knowing if your humidor is functioning properly, as it allows you to measure the humidity level on the inside of the box. Calibrating your hygrometer is a simple process, but it takes 6 to 8 hours.

What is a humidor used for?

A humidor is designed to keep your cigars humidified. In order for a humidor to perform this essential function, an equilibrium of perfect humidity for cigars must be achieved.