CUBA SECRET BOOK Cigar Humidor — Book-Shaped, 5 Cigars, Hygrometer & Humidifier

Yes — despite its unique format, the Cuba Secret Book is equipped with the essential accessories (hygrometer + humidifier) to keep your 5 cigars in optimal storage conditions.

Before storing your cigars, take the time to season the humidor. First, activate the included humidifier using distilled water or a propylene glycol solution, wiping away any excess: no drops should be beaded on the surface. Place it in the humidor with the hygrometer, close it, and let the atmosphere stabilize for 24 to 48 hours. When the display stays between 65% and 72% relative humidity, you can safely install your cigars. Avoid tap water, as the lime and chlorine can damage the humidifier and alter the flavors. This short preparation ensures healthy storage from day one.

The Cuba Secret Book holds 5 cigars, an ideal selection for your current favorite smokes. Its book format prioritizes discretion: it naturally suits the most commonly smoked sizes, such as robustos or coronas. For very long or thick cigars, we recommend checking your cigar dimensions before purchasing; our customer service team would be happy to assist you. Also, avoid overcrowding the cigars: a little space promotes humidified air circulation and protects the fragile wrappers from friction when opening.

It all depends on the room's ambient humidity, how often you open the humidor, and the season. In a small volume like the Cuba Secret Book, a refill every one to three weeks is common, and perhaps a bit more often in winter when heating dries out the air. The best reference is the built-in hygrometer: as soon as the humidity drops below 65%, re-humidify the humidifier. Don't overfill it as a precaution: excess humidity is just as harmful as a deficiency, with a risk of uneven burning or mold. A quick check each time you open it is enough to keep your cigars in the right zone.

Its book format naturally invites it into a library or onto a shelf among your books. However, choose a spot sheltered from direct sunlight, away from a radiator, fireplace, or any heat-generating appliance: heat dries out the interior atmosphere and raises the temperature, which harms preservation. A temperate room, around 16 to 20°C, is ideal. Also avoid cold and damp exterior walls, which can cause condensation. Finally, keep the humidor easily accessible so you can check the hygrometer regularly without disturbing your entire shelf.

The difference is purely aesthetic. Both versions share the same book format, the same 5-cigar capacity, and the same accessories: hygrometer and humidifier. Your choice depends on the setting where the humidor will be placed. Black blends elegantly into a contemporary library or among dark bindings, while Brown evokes vintage books and matches warm wood tones. Simply consider the books surrounding it: the more the humidor blends in, the better its secret is kept. The preservation quality remains strictly identical.

It is one of the most original gifts for a cigar enthusiast. Its concept of a hidden humidor inside a book always surprises when opened, and it remains perfectly functional thanks to its hygrometer and humidifier. It will appeal as much to the enthusiast who wants to keep a few sticks on hand as it will to one who enjoys objects with a hidden purpose. Ideal for a birthday, Father's Day, or an unconventional professional thank-you gift. For a more complete present, pair it with a cigar cutter or lighter from our collection.