| Let's take a look at some reasons why you might or might not need a cigar humidor. My contention is that every serious cigar smoker should have a good humidor. I also realize that there are also probably a few reasons why you might not need a humidor. So let's explore these for a few minutes.
You need a good cigar humidor for the following reasons:
* You purchase expensive cigars and you want to preserve your investment
* There are no cigar stores in your immediate area
* You want to make sure that you always have your favorite cigars close at hand
* You buy cigars in bulk
* You have friends over who enjoy a good cigar
Those are just a few of the reasons why you need a good humidor.
When I lived in New York City, I didn't have a cigar humidor. I didn't need one. There were at least four really good cigar stores within a couple of blocks of my apartment. If I wanted a cigar, I just took a leisurely walk to one of the cigar stores to pick up a cigar or two for the evening. A couple of the stores even had sitting areas where you could read while you enjoyed your cigar.
Now I will admit that there were times when I wanted a cigar but could not get to a store or the stores were closed. A well stocked humidor would have been nice on those occasions but it wasn't something that I really needed.
Here are some additional reasons why you might not need a cigar humidor:
* You are not a serious cigar smoker
* Cigar stores are plentiful and are open when you need them
* You only buy a cigar or two at a time and smoke them immediately
* You have just taken up cigar smoking
So there you have it, my take on whether or not you need a cigar humidor. If you are a serious cigar smoker, get yourself a good humidor. If you smoke cigars infrequently, then you probably don't need a humidor. |
