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Choosing a humidor is often a personal matter for the cigar enthusiast. However if you know and love such an enthusiast then you probably know their likes and wants as far as style and the type of humidor which best suits their needs. For most who are recent to this exquisite pastime a desktop humidor is the way to go. The appropriate size desktop depends on the number of cigars you expect to keep in your collection. The general rule of thumb is to select a humidor that’s slightly larger th …

Whether for the holidays, a guys’ (or girls’) night or a simple celebration cigar dinner parties are very popular these days. Now, many enthusiasts will use any reason to gather with their fellow cigar lovers and spend an evening enjoying one another’s company. Sure somebody may throw a couple steaks on the grill or even order a pizza.That’s OK for any old Friday night But if you want to host a cigar dinner party that’s one to remember you need to do it right. We’re here to coach you in the ar …

The cold weather is here and that means the holidays are fast approaching. Each year, it seems, we want to shower our loved ones with the perfect gift, one they will take pride in and cherish for years to come. But finding the ideal gift for that special someone (we all have one) who is just so difficult to buy feels at best a chore and at worst an overwhelming frustration. Northwoods Humidors is here to help. If you’re looking for something to wow the cigar smoker in your life, whether new t …

The humidor is really a pretty simple concept; a storage container for your cigars. The idea is a little more sophisticated when you bring in precision temperature control and being able to maintain relative humidity necessary to prevent your cigars from deteriorating.Beyond the basic humidor function you have size. How many cigars do you want to keep for later enjoyment? 3? 5? 50? 75? What ring gauge? Obviously size matters when discussing humidors. A humidor’s ability to provide a tight and se …

You’ve researched. You’ve experimented. Maybe you’ve even asked your friends and acquaintances.Finally, you’ve found a match made in heaven. What it is? Your perfect cigar.Perhaps it goes well with your favorite alcoholic beverage. Or, maybe you like the taste. It could be that it suits who you are, what you do, and the lifestyle you live.Whatever the case, you’ve found it.Now, what? Aren’t you forgetting something?Well, if you have the kind of cigar accessory collection the local cigar …