Frequently Asked Questions for Humidors

Q16: What's the point of putting cedar dividers in your humidor?


A: To prevent the flavors of different cigars from 'marrying' with each other.

Over time, different cigars stored adjacently in a humidor can acquire each other's flavors. This phenomenon occurs through the transmission of oils from one wrapper to the next. It really isn't a factor for short-term storage, but if you plan to store your cigars for a few years or more, it's a good idea to separate them with a thin piece of cedar (the kind found in many cigar boxes). In addition to preventing the marriage of flavors, some people like the additional cedar aromas imparted to their cigars by the extra cedar strip.

This is a reprint of the article in the "Tip of the Week" section of the website
of Cigar Aficionado ( www.cigaraficionado.com ) in the week of September 07, 1999.