How to Start A Rockstar Cigar Collection 

Girl got me a 100 count humidor for Christmas, it was filled almost immediately from a couple sales from cigars daily. That's how you get a collection

I like to have at least 2 of every cigar since my favorite part of cigar smoking is being with someone I would want to share a cigar with.

You know, Tim, I'm getting pretty tired of your videos...all they do is make me wanna buy more cigars, improve my collection, and enjoy smoking them...Honestly, thanks for the experience and knowledge. This newbie truly appreciates it! 👍

I'm a cigar smoker, not a cigar collector. I'm not running a rest home or orphanage here, get them in, give them a couple of weeks holiday in the humidor, then burn them 😃

After suffering a black mold issue and loosing a bunch of Opus X Angel share cigars having multiple small humidors can help minimize loss of a collection and money. Small humidors can also help separate flavored sticks, brands in addition to being portable.

I use Rubbermaid airtight containers to store mine. Each one holds about 40 6x60 sticks. With 69% boveda packs its stays constant at 70% temp between 63 and 67 in my basement.

Passed 500 a long time ago. I try keeping it down to about 1200. I like acrylic. It is much easier to segregate blends and keep labels and even different RH on certain sticks. Appearance, I keep all the containers in a nice wooden cabinet.

In the Summer months, I put my sticks in an ice chest with an ice pack and a digital hygrometer to keep an eye on things. So far I have been able to keep my sticks at 66% and 68-71 degrees.

Personally, I have a 100 stick humidor... I keep around 70 stogies in it and if I have more, I bought a medium size plastic container with rubber seal... put in a cedar plank with a few 69% boveda packs. Works like a charm.

One of the best cigar rants from my favourite ‘Rock Star’ cigar reviewer. So many chuckles, ooh’s n ahh’s of advice. Keep em coming mate. Your enthusiasm inspires me ’daily’. Cheers from Down Under, Australia 🇦🇺

Started with a 50 count humidor for birthday (xmas) and it filled up quickly. I just got a second one and I used your silicone technique; it worked great! Now I have one for daily smokes and another for aging premiums. I love getting sampler packs to explore but I always keep some I know I will enjoy.

My first cigar collection was fully supplied by Cigars Daily, and I started with VARIETY! I bought two of everything, one to smoke whenever and one to keep for 6 months to a year. If I liked one alot, I bought more and I bought a few bundles! Still got my tubidor set at 69% humidity and 71 for the temp

Thanks for another awesome video! I think that the buy 2 of the same cigar is one of the best suggestions, because sometimes the flavor comes out different the second time you try it.

Step one.... buy 100 Oliva Serie V Melanio...... congrats your done

I got the Tooca Cigar Cooler Humidor and a Cigar Oasis Plus 3.0. I also got some spanish cedar trays to help store and easily contain my cigars. During the winter the humidor in my basement it was staying a bit cool. I put a terrarium (lizard) heating pad with a temperature controller in the bottom. I set it at 67 and the cooler at 68 and humidity at 68. Then I try to rotate my sticks around from time to time. Every stick seems to be happy and smoke well! I learned a lot from Tim's Vlog. I hope my experience helps someone else get a great humidor set up. Like Tim says, we are all better when we learn together.

Samplers! Brand samplers from different regions are a good way to stock up and try new cigars without paying too much. I got an oliva sampler, aj Fernandez sampler, alec Bradley sampler, the CAO champions 3 travel humidor bundle, plus a grab bag of 20 premium random cigars all for about $265

Love your videos!! Just started to enjoy the cigar life and you're helping me to enjoy them !! Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦!!

I'm a 65%/55º kind of guy. Picked it up from Edward Sahakian from Davidoff of London after hearing his stories on how and why they began storing at this climate. A nice side-effect they realized was a furthering of light fermentation that really rounds and bolsters flavors of the individual blends. I highly recommend it! 65% bovedas, gallon size ziplocks and a wine cooler is a very effective and relatively affordable way to get this. I also have a small 50ct humidor I keep at 60-65% but room temp 70-72ºF and it just maintains very consistent flavors but one needs to mind the humidity levels, even with a shitload of boveda packs - it can really drop within a couple of weeks.

I started a collection a few months ago. My first recommendation is start with mild to medium strength cigars. I wasn’t fully aware as to what that meant and the effect of a full strength cigar initially. Then I would recommend buying single sticks or samplers. IMO, cigars are too expensive to buy 2 of each just in case you might like it. There are a LOT of cigars out there. If you can’t find more of what you like, you will find another brand you like. Don’t fall for the Cuban sandwich bundle deals with the great reviews. You might realize after the 2nd of 3rd you don’t agree with the reviews at all. I made this mistake with Factory Smokes. Terrible stick, but some people love them. I bought a bunch and ended up giving away 18 of them. Never buy a box or bundle until you have had at least 3-5. I’ve heard some say they never buy more than 5-10 at a time. I like that plan. Read reviews for the physical characteristics of the cigar, not for peoples preferences. Everyone has a different preference in a cigar, and will rate them to their liking. However, reading repeated reviews about bad burns, bad draws, poor construction is helpful information to consider.

Diggin tonights set! Also glad youre doin ok and feelin better.

I have a buddy who smoked his first cigar (acid kuba kuba) on July 4th 2021. It’s January 2022 and he has over 100 sticks & 2 humidors lol. I warned him collecting cigars is almost as good as smoking them. He didn’t listen.

I started with the crowder sampler which is awesome to start with. So much variety. I got two of those and then some 4 pack samplers. The biggest thing I’d change is don’t be hesitant to try economy cigars especially now that I enjoy one to two every to every other day. Also like Tim said, keep track of what you love. Try to get the cigars daily review sampler with the book and rate your favorites so you know what to stock up on when there are box deals. I’m still new to it but I love that there’s always more to know and try. So far I haven’t had any that I don’t like. I think I’m lucky and just love cigars or I just haven’t explored enough yet. Can’t wait till I’m out of college, own a home and can have a dedicated lounge so weather is less of a factor as to when I can enjoy them.

As a veteran street supervisor cop, I appreciate how he has the blue line Stars and Stripes in the background. I also appreciate how he uses AR-15 analogies to help me understand better.

I got the Audew 150 for my favs, a couple acrylics to sort, and some tupperdor’s for overflow lol! Also just keep my boxes in large boned a bags.

I run three humidors and a tupperdore. My smallest humidor is a case of vegas, and a bundle for smoking. The next size up is lights and singles for smoking, and the third is cigars I'm keeping to age. The tupperdore is for overflow smokers, it is by far the easiest to maintain at proper humidity. I buy in threes, one to keep and two to smoke. If I like them I'll buy more and throw another one in the ageing humidor.

I have about a 150ct desktop humidor as my first one. Just started this obsession a couple months ago, I’m hooked already! I get sucked in with the swag promotions and freebies so I have a few too many boxes to fit in the desk top, they live in Boveda bags. I’d like a cabinet like Tim’s but that should wait till we own a house, I think. Next step is Audew 400ct, should be golden for a while with that.

When I get to my local cigar shop I almost always buy cigars in pairs, mainly so my good buddy and I can smoke the same cigars when we get together. He's seasoned, I'm not, so I can ask his opinion on them. For now my go-to cigars are Don Seville Valencia.

One thing I always wish was cigar humidor sizes were more accurate, instead of always referring to smaller ring gauge cigars. It should have a list of ring gauge sand how many it will fit, so. I matter the ring gauge, or length you prefer, you’ll know better how big a humidor to buy, for the size collection you plan to acquire. Kinda resorts to making you buy multiple humidors, but I’ll have to do that as my collection grows.

So much respect for this guy and his experience and knowledge. HIs points are so excellent to a beginner cigar guy like me.

I'm in the early stages so I only have a 50ct humidor. I usually buy sampler packs cause I can try a variety of sticks plus a few extras of the ones I know I like already.

Speak for yourself! I dropped my last opus x and broke it all the way down. So yea, I cried in the shower after dinner!

I have a Adew and I keep around 150 cigars on hand my problem is I never know which one to grab because I can't wait to smoke them all lol

I have around 50-60 or so cigars, I do sort of keep them by brand in separate tupperdors. All Perdomo in one, My Father in another, Oliva in another and one for my cheaper, every day sticks. Also going to get another one for sampler packs or cigars I'm trying out and are unsure of yet. Tupperware is definitely cheaper but I will soon be upgrading to at least a 150-300 count refrigerated humidor. Just saving my money for one. Thanks for the great videos Tim! Keep em coming! And super glad you are okay after last week's fiasco!

Your final bit of advice hit home. I agree about collecting size. Think where you want to go and buy storage a little larger. Before my Audew 300 count, I had 1 desktop, 6 acrylic, some Tupperware and a cooler. Would have been smarter and less money to just buy the Audew up front.

I have not seen a video of yours in bit. Love the new set.

I like trying singles based on reviews by guys like Tim and I also follow what people are reviewing on cigar scanner. My ammodor has 3 sections: cigars I haven’t tried yet, cigars I tried and have gone back and bought more, cigars I tried and really weren’t my thing so I will share them with friends. However, the 2 cigar plan sounds like a good idea over singles.

I’m starting my collection and and new to “cigaring” lmao and for now to build some what of a stalk pile I’ve bassicly stuck to house blends at my local tobacconist shop they tend to have decent bundle packages for a good price,that way I can start building a more of a variety selection collection of what I like as I Journey through my cigar venture!!!

Sampler packs are the way to go, you can try out different brands, blends, wrappers, and you can get a free item most of the time if you get the Sunday livestream samplers!

I can’t keep a collection because I smoke through them too fast.

I started with a 100ct humidor, but couldn't maintain temp. Below 73°-75°. So invested in a NEWAIR 300CC. Soon after the pandemic ran out of space with close to 300 cigars. Lucky me My wife purchased for me as a gift a Remington espresso humidor cabinet that has electronic controlled temp. & Humidity. Supposedly can hold up to 2000 Sticks (realistically probably 1,000). Should arrive late June or early July.

Great video, thank you. I am new and this was a good guide.

I used bags and Tupperware initially and then upgraded to an electric humidor that holds 300+ cigars. Love having space to hold singles as well as boxes. Highly recommend going this route

I bought a Woodronic humidor because it shipped faster than the Audew I wanted to get. I like the Woodronic but I should have been patient and waited for the Audew. I'll be on vacation this week and the temperature in my hometown will be in the 100's all week which means I'll have to keep my AC on while I'm gone in order to maintain a good temperature on my cigars.

Got a 125 Ambiente humidor for my first fathers day, kept right at 65°. I usually order 5 packs online and let them rest at least a month before smoking. I also frequent my local B&M for a nice selection of hard to find boutique sticks.

I’m always trying to build up my collection but always end up smoking them all 😂

I can't afford a good humidor ,so I built my own out of cedr wood that grows out behind my house it holds about 200 sticks but never been full yet I usually hold 50 or so at a time and store them with ground coffee to help with moisture and humidity

Big fan of sampler packs when starting out too!

I run a 150 count Santa Barbara and also another 200 count. Both of them stay full one is for daily smokes other is for expensive rare limited release stuff. I keep a lot of samplers as long as 40 or so box pressed rebellions on hand at all time with many other. I know what I like and stick with cigars that are in and around the same profile.

I love Half Coronas. I don’t get many occasions for a 2-hour smoke because I work 72-hour weeks, so the 30-40 min smoke time of a half corona is perfect for me.

Great video. Just started my collection with desktop humidor... currently 12 cigars in it.... roll on pay day and I can add more lol

Hey Tim! Great piece. I live in south Florida where humidity is typically high. I run 4 humidors and keep the gouges at 65% the reason is that i smoke outside... with the box set lower they burn better outside!

Thanks Tim. Very useful.

You know it's an American youtuber when they make it easy for their audience to understand with AR-15 analogies. "Oh now I get it, yeah right!"

My fist collection was designed by TC (Thompson Cigars). I was apart of their club and received 10 sticks a month at the time for like $30 a month but in those I found sticks I still stock and love today. Perdomo Lot23 Maduro, La Gloria Serie R, Serie S, NUB by Oliva, Cain 660, as just a few of my top 10. I say if you like it I love it.!! Stock up on whatever you like and keep it like your marriage, off the streets and behind closed doors because everyone has an opinion and none of them matter but yours...!! Always be open to samplers you will find Gems in those packs thats how I discovered Free Will and if you haven't had one get one ASAP..!!!

Love this man’s energy

I using 2 (Used) ThermoElectric Wine Coolers as 100-ct Humidor each... Also i have a 125-ct MonteCristo treasure chest wood Humidor.

Pretty simple. Buy them cheap and stack them deep. I’m a tupador warrior. Probably have over 300 sticks in my collection. I rarely buy boxes other than Cubans that I age 2-3 years. Don’t forget to support your local b&m.

I get at least 3 of whatever I purchase. One to smoke, 2 to save. If you have a friend over, and I mean a friend, and you offer them one from your selection, they aren't taking the last one. It decreases 'lottery anxiety'. The other side is, suppose your friend has one that you really want to try, and they are willing to trade...same thing, they aren't taking the last one...not to mention, if you decide to smoke one, you're not smoking the last one, which, if you're like me, would be a deterrent. Also, go ahead an buy boxes of the cigars you really cherish. You may be expending budget that you could put towards trying 7 or 8 different cigars, but, if a cigar sells out, and you really liked it, you know what you're missing compared to not knowing the 7 or 8 you didn't try.

Thoughts on storing Cuban and Non-Cuban in the same humidor? Does it make any difference like an infused cigar would?

Tim - is it better to keep flavored in an acrylic, or is it ok to keep in a small wood desktop. Concerned about the cedar taking on the aroma of the flavored over time. Thx

Are acrylic cigar humidor worth the money? I have a small wood one but was told that acrylic ones are awesome and less hassle?

I've been looking into Raching MON3800A Humidor, if its ever possible I'd love to see a review from you over there products.

Hey! I have a question, if i have a 200 count wineodor but i only have lets say 50 cigars. Do i need to fill up the empty space with something to keep the humidity stable?

"Cryin' in the shower after dinner"... LMAO!

I built my collection by visiting various B&M shops. I bought most where I got great service from a passionate cigar adviser who appeared to have great knowledge.

#1 is great. I usually buy everything in 5 packs. I'll smoke 1 right away and let the others rest. Smoke the second 1-4 weeks later. #2 I have a question. Would you think the sweet tip DE Factory Smoke should be kept separate from traditional cigars? #3, I made that mistake. ordered a bunch of Cigars and humidor at the same time.... Then I learned how to season the humidor. Now I have traditional humi and have started in on the Tupperware. I am about to try building and acrylic one. My persona suggestion, and one pointed out here, is to get a variety. Remember what you like and buy a bunch of it. Buy stuff that you don't know a lot about. Ratings are a good guide, but don't live and die by them.

I love the ar15 comparison 😂 show us your gun collection Tim!

I got a mishap of many different cigars in my humidor everything from the whole deadwood line about 20 Kentucky cheroots a few avanti vanilla fire cured, a couple perdomo 10th anniversary a few flvr fist bumps.. shit ton of toscanos and some other random cigarillos of different brands..I keep my rh from 62 to 68% and try to keep them at a temperature of around 65 degrees F.: it’s definitely a crazy marriage of cigars

Why are you yelling at me Tim? I'm sorry. Just kidding. Don't stop. Don't ever change. I LOVE YOUR PASSION!

QUESTION!….how about Storing cigars that you purchase that have plastic wrap versus storing cigars that you purchased that are unwrapped can you store them together

My favorite cigar that I can't wait to smoke are 2 made in 1941. Wish I bought more cause I want to wait for when it's a century old

If you live in Arizona like I do, get a nice Tupperware container and a couple of Boveda packs and you will be good.

So I live in Iran and I love cigars, but the thing is we only have cubans here and they're fuckin expensive. I have never had a collection with more the 23 cigars. love the content.

What do ppl usually use separators for? How do you separate your collection? Light/mild vs Dark/strong? Origin? Other?

I keep mine in a mason jar with a boveda . I’m cheap and I only keep 5 at a time as I only have 1-2 on the weekend . But my wife says it’s ugly so I might be forced into a humidor of some kind .

Have you tried a Mayflower cigar yet? I'd love to hear your thoughts on them. I enjoy them myself!

I need a temperature controlled humidor because my room gets too hot when I’m not there with the ac on. My humidity is always perfect at 70%. But I get worried cause I’ll get home and the temp can get up to 80 degrees (humidity 70)😬. Should I be worried about that?

Tim, I have the 3 tier humidor and I'm having trouble keeping the humidity above 65%. Help!

@cigarsdaily I plan on buying the 300 stick coolador fro Audew ( currently use Rubbermaid Tupperdors). Are you saying I can't put infused and regular stick in the Audew together, or they just need to be separated (different shelves)?

The only thing I didn’t hear mentioned was seasoning the humidor. My boveda kit says two 84% packs per 50 capacity for two weeks in a new humidor before you put cigars in. Wonder how necessary this is I’m less than 1 month into sticks and have my humidor seasoning waiting for my purchases.

What cigar would you recommend pairing with a Daniel Defense M4?

I have a 250 count humidor and honestly I keep less that 10 cigars in it unless I buy a box. I'm a cigar smoker so I don't collect many lol.

Anyone that sees this this late, do you recommend the Audew electronic humidors? They have some great black Friday deals and I want to pull the trigger now if they're worth.

Man, I'm in Colombia and have a lot of Cuban cigars but I really envy the amount and difference of cigars you have in the US.

I live on a tight budget my recommendation is buy more than you smoke. For me that was easy I smoke about 1 a week so I got 2 each week. Buy 1 you know you'll like and then buy 1 you've never tried. Eventually you'll buy 2 new ones and 1 you already love.

Yes..

3:01 life goals…….

Do I need a current collection to join the fb group

i started 1 box humidor and kept buying the more collection a grew i ended up with a cabinet filled with box humadors

Do you guys ship to UAE? (Abu Dhabi)

Hey Tim, I’m in college but really enjoy cigars. I got a humidor last summer for my birthday but have not been able to start a collection like I’ve wanted to due to my budget. Do you have any tips for growing a collection on a college budget? Thanks so much, love the channel!

There is a real potential market out there, definitely not yet satisfied, for something like a refrigerated 50 count desktop humidor. Probably powered with something like a laptop battery. Because not everyone who lives in a non-air conditioned home in 80+ degree climate has room for an entire mini-fridge just for their 30-50 cigars.

The next humidor I get will be a 200 count completely wood without a hygrometer included.

As a foreigner, Im not used with the reliable brands that produce them! Could some one provide me a brand with a good price point for a desktop wood humidor with a good seal?(for 100 sticks +/-).tnx in advance

New brand i haven't had, 1 ea sampler. Or the occasional 2 ea sampler. If i've had the brand before, i'll get 5 of a new cigar.

My God ,that’s me. I think I need an intervention when it comes to buying cigars.

I keep a collection of about five to ten lol xD

I think when your collection has reached the size of some shops. Tupperware or walk in is the only way to go

I got divorced, bought a house, payed off all my debts and bought a 6’ tall cabinet humidor for my man cave house. I smoke in every room, don’t care what anything smells like😎. I buy most of mine by the box. 65% humidity @ 64° in the winter & 70° in the summer.

I literally just bought new world for my collection😂