Expert: Bill Finck Jr. - 10/4/2008

Question
I just bought a small '5 Vegas Heritage Humidor'.  It came with a small (top size of tennis ball) water deal.  How much water do I put in?  Also, how often should i add water.  Thanks

Answer
Johnny,

The unit that holds and distributes water in your humidor is called a humidifier. It is basically a material that will absorb water and then let it evaporate in to the air inside your humidor to keep the cigars moist. Pour distilled water in it until it won't hold any more, wipe the excess off so than none drips on to the cigars and then put it back inside the humidor. You should re-fill it as it drys out, which will vary depending on how big your humidor is, how many cigars you have in it and how often you open it. Start by refilling it about every 2-3 weeks. If you notice the cigars starting to dry out then you'll need to refill it more often. If you use humidifier solution, which is just a mixture of propylene glycol and water, you will most likely see the humidifier do a better job of keeping your cigars fresh. This solution is available from most cigar shops.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Bill