A Humidor as a Gift

Who a humidor suits

A humidor suits anyone who smokes cigars more than once a year — from the beginner who was given two boxes to the enthusiast who lacks a proper place on the desk. Someone who does not smoke cigars at all will appreciate a set with contents more than an empty box.

The right size to give

Do not give a cabinet humidor. A model for 20 to 25 cigars is the dependable choice: large enough to take a whole box, small enough to find a place in the living room — and it holds its climate better than a large, half-empty case.

What the set should contain

A gift should be complete. Look for a hygrometer, a humidifier, a stainless steel cutter, a divider and a care cloth. If the cutter is missing, the recipient has to order one the same evening — and that takes the magic out of any gift.

How to recognise gift quality

By the packaging and the edges. A dedicated gift box that arrives protected inside a second shipping carton shows that giving was thought about. So do accessories that belong to the humidor rather than merely accompanying it — for instance through the same engraving on cutter and humidifier.

Prepare it rather than letting them unpack it

If you have the time, season the humidor before giving it. It is then ready at once instead of after a week. The seasoning guide explains how. Add a bottle of distilled water — it is the one ingredient nobody keeps at home.

The Tobacor as a gift

The Tobacor Humidor Classic arrives in a black gift box with gold lettering, protected inside a second carton. Cutter and humidifier carry the engraved Tobacor logo, and the humidifier adds a gold-toned stainless steel lid. The set contains everything needed to start and costs €59.90 on Amazon.de.