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A Humidor Is Where The Heart Is


An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In no context is this adage more appropriate than in the world of high quality cigars. Shell out some capital on a high-end humidor and you’ll never have to worry about ensuring that your stogies are the perfect firmness and freshness when it’s time to light up. These days you can even keep your favorite smokes at the right temperature and humidity when you’re on the go. Travel humidors have come a long way (pun intended) and the stalwart mid to full size gems are only getting better—asthetically and technologically. Below are a selection of humidors that would make marvelous gifts for the cigar enthusiasts in your life this holiday season. What do you give the guy who has everything? The peace of mind that stems from taking stock of your entire cigar collection secure in the knowledge that they are as good as the day they were rolled.

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