Frequently Asked Questions for Humidors

Q19: Why are aromatic woods such as red and white cedar considered undesirable for lining humidors?


A: Your answer is part of your question--because they're aromatic.

These cedars have a much stronger odor than Spanish cedar, the preferred wood for the interior of a humidor, and mahogany, which has virtually no odor and is also a good option. Red and white cedars will infect your cigars with their smell, altering the smokes' flavor to the point where the wood scent, not the tobacco, dominates. 

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 August 18, 1997.