A Look at Cabinet Humidors

Cabinet humidors are specially designed for theThere are a few important characteristics of
serious cigar aficionado. Much more of an investmenteffective cabinet humidors. For one, the humidor
than a small desktop humidor that can hold 100 topump that maintains the constant humidity levels
200 cigars, cabinet humidors can be as small as amust be rated to support the cabinet humidor
standing chest, can hold up to 8000 cigars or more,volume capacity. Another is that the shelves must be
can measure as much as four feet wide by 20 inchesslotted in order to allow for a constant and
deep and over six feet in height or larger andconsistent internal humidity level and disbursement of
resemble a large bookcase, and can cost from theair volume. Finally, one should ensure that only high
high hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars.quality materials are used in the manufacturing of the
These humidors are designed for the discriminatingcabinet humidor. One of the most popular woods is
aficionado, and because of their size and the cost,Spanish cedar wood for the internal compartment as
they are considered a good long-term investment.this wood type best maintains humidity levels while
Certainly the larger the cabinet humidor the smalleradding a richer, luxuriant flavor to the cigar.
the selection of design one can find; however, thereLike the smaller companion humidors such as the
is still a wide variety of styles and materials thatglass top and traveling humidors, with a little time and
make up cabinet humidors. Nearly every uprighteffort, one can research and purchase very
cabinet humidor is designed with glass doors for areasonably-priced, top-quality cabinet humidors.
better presentation of one's prized possessions.