Cigars/humidors
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Question
I am new to the cigar world. We went to Punta Cana last year and I found some great tasting cigars. I now smoke only on the weekends and was wondering if I could use a humidifying device in a Tupperware in place of a wooden humidor.
Brian,
There are some things that Spanish cedar humidors do to protect/enhance cigars, but any airtight container will serve as a humidor and keep your cigars fresh assuming you use a good quality humidifier in it. Look for Madelaine or Xikar brands humidification products - I have found them to be great quality.
Bill
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Bill Finck Jr.
Expertise
I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.
Experience
In addition to growing up in and now managing our cigar factory for 25+ years, I've spent time in many factories in Honduras, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic and Mexico. BR>
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Education/Credentials
BS Texas A&M University
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