Edgestar 28 (or equivalent) or regular Humidor

[CigarNut]

One thing with both a cooler or wine fridge is that you need to seal up the drain plug. Most coolers have a little screw cap, but I would still recommend filling the drain with silicone. Same for the wine fridge.

Many on this site will argue that you should not seal up the drain plug in a wine fridge, but by analogy you would not leave big hole in your wooden humidor, would you? So plug it up.

[captain53]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

One thing with both a cooler or wine fridge is that you need to seal up the drain plug. Most coolers have a little screw cap, but I would still recommend filling the drain with silicone. Same for the wine fridge.

Many on this site will argue that you should not seal up the drain plug in a wine fridge, but by analogy you would not leave big hole in your wooden humidor, would you? So plug it up.

when setting mine up I tried it both ways to see and it definitely had to be plugged to hold humidity. I just put some black electical tape over mine and works fine.

[SSDVC]

I am looking to hold about 300-500 sticks for seasoning. I have a desktop 25 stick and a (RH bleeding, cheep ass) wooden humidor that holds about 60 sticks. The desktop is a keeper (plain, but it works nice), the larger one needs to go.

I don't smoke a lot (1-2 a week) but I have noticed that holding the sticks for a while and letting them age makes a difference (to me anyway). I would like to buy some boxes and samplers of different brands and season them a bit before smoking.

I want something that looks decent (curb appeal) and is reasonably priced. I have seen some very nice wooden one here by a few folks and I am considering one of the smaller versions (cost consideration) for show and tell.

I would like the Edgestar (with draws and shelves) or an Aristocrat type for long term storage.

I am open to comments and suggestions.

Also, with the beads, which is the best way to go in that department?

[captain53]

Shilala Beads now sold by Cigar Nut right here in the Nut House are the best I have tried and I am very happy with them after 8 months of use in my Edgestar.

Originally Posted by SSDVC

I am looking to hold about 300-500 sticks for seasoning. I have a desktop 25 stick and a (RH bleeding, cheep ass) wooden humidor that holds about 60 sticks. The desktop is a keeper (plain, but it works nice), the larger one needs to go.

I don't smoke a lot (1-2 a week) but I have noticed that holding the sticks for a while and letting them age makes a difference (to me anyway). I would like to buy some boxes and samplers of different brands and season them a bit before smoking.

I want something that looks decent (curb appeal) and is reasonably priced. I have seen some very nice wooden one here by a few folks and I am considering one of the smaller versions (cost consideration) for show and tell.

I would like the Edgestar (with draws and shelves) or an Aristocrat type for long term storage.

I am open to comments and suggestions.

Also, with the beads, which is the best way to go in that department?

I'm very, very happy with my Edgestar 28 bottle for aging. I have drawers on the way from ChasDen as well.

I think that is the way to go imho. I think they look fantastic too. I have not had to run it yet, and only plan to in the summer. It is 70/70 in there with Heartfelt beads without running at all.

For the size, I think the edgestar is hard to beat cost wise. Hence why mine is being delivered today