I quite new at this and could do with some help with my first humidor.
You can read my newbie introduction here: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=42296.0
At first my plan was to buy a small Adorini humidor, as that seems to be the brand everyone is selling in Denmark.
But I have been looking at auction sites for old cigarstore humidors, and 2 weeks ago this one showed up.
I believe that it was made for a tobacco company under Scandinavian Tobacco Group, and used in cigar shops. Quite a lot have showed up on auctions the last 3-4 years.
I bought it, and is very satisfied with how it look in my livingroom. At the moment I use it to store part of my rum collection.
Besides, it is pimped out with fiber optic ligths, looks really good.
Outer dimensions are 75 x 27 x 16 (if my conversions from centimeter to inch is correct).
But having read this forum, I am not sure if it is the right choice as a humidor.
Firstly, the cabinet is made of veneered cherrywood. I am not sure what the shelves are made of.
I am worried what the wood smell from it will do to the cigars.
It is not a very strong smell, quite pleasant in fact, but you do notice it when you open the cabinet.
I have ordered spanish cedar tree trays to store the cigars in, but will that be enough.
Spanish cedar tree is impossible to buy in Denmark, so I have no idea how it smells and if it will overpower the cherrywood smell.
Perhaps getting hold of more spanish cedar and line the back of cabinet with it will help.
Any thoughts on this?
Secondly, the glass fronts. I can see on the forum that opinions are divided on this.
The seals around the glass are fine, it is very well made.
Placed as the cabinet is now, there will never be any direct sunlight.
My own thoughts is that I am fine with this, so unless I hear anything else here, I do not see this as a problem.
Regarding seals, I might have to do something about the seal around the door, as it seems a bit to loose.
Thirdly, the cabinet is divided in a lower and upper part, and I expect only to use the upper part. But that is still a large space.
And even though I do have a tendency to get collectors mania, it will probably be a while before I can fill the upper part.
How difficult will it be to maintain humidity in such a large cabinet?
Before reading this forum I was going for a electronic humidifier, but now I have started considering Boveda packs, Heartfelt beads and kitty litter.
You really haven't made it easier for me.
Thanks in advance