Top 10 Best Cigar Cabinets: Why Buy & How To Use Large Cigar Cabinets

1. Redford Lite Cigar Cabinet [Best Value]

An impressive piece of kit, we reviewed the Redford ourselves after Paul purchased a unit from Your Elegant Bar. The Redford Lite is a reasonably-sized cigar cabinet for modest yet growing collections and the best first cabinet that we suggest you buy.

Since it’s a little smaller, it’s more manageable and it’s then easier to get to grips with managing one. Although it has an in-built humidification system, we configured it with 320g Boveda packs, which you can learn about below.

Furthermore, it has an accurate cooling unit as well as de-mist and condensation control. Meanwhile, an auxiliary fan can help distribute moisture throughout the unit to prevent build-ups of dry or moist pockets.

12/2022 Update: The popularity of the Redford cabinet has limited its availability. For a unit of similar price & capacity but with upgraded sensors, check out the Raching C-Series Cabinet.

2. Remington Cabinet [Professional Cabinet]

As Paul was impressed with the Redford, he approached Your Elegant Bar again to purchase several Remington cabinets, too. Although essentially the same model, it’s significantly larger.

It results in a heavier-duty auxiliary fan to accommodate the larger storage capacity. Nevertheless, it runs quietly and efficiently. As with the Redford, Paul reviewed the Remington in detail and you can learn about its specifications there.

If you’re in need of a larger storage solution, the Remington is ideal. It also pairs well with the Redford so you can alternate between the two when expanding your collection.

3. Raching MON Series [Precision Cabinet]

The MON-Series Cigar Cabinets from Raching are a great choice for cigar collectors who want exacting control over the conditions of their humidors.

Accordingly, these precision climate cabinets employ a minimum of 7 separate temperature & humidity sensors and at least 5 individual fans to precisely control the environment within the humidor (number of fans/sensors depends on unit size). They also employ a water evaporator, described as a cloud humidification system, that can accurately increase the humidity inside the humidors without causing the tempered glass door to fog. Ultimately, the result is a humidity deviation of no more than 1% from the configured setting.

The interior of the Raching MON cigar cabinets is lined entirely in cedar and the outside finish can either be black or gold. The smallest unit, currently priced at $2,899, can store 600 cigars, while the larger MON3800A is priced at $3,999 and has a 1500 cigar capacity.

4. Heritage Antique Cigar Tower [Decorative]

Not a fan of the high-tech options above? A classy cigar tower with an ornamental finish, this is the most decorative cabinet featured in this list. It features a Spanish cedar lining with 4 adjustable shelves as well as 8 drawers and 4 removable trays.

Although it doesn’t have an in-built humidification system, there are two A/C outlets. These will allow you to power any humidification devices. You also have a lock and key to keep your cigars safe from nimble fingers.

5. Montegue Cigar Cabinet [End Table]

We’re particularly fond of this cabinet that also functions as a subtly designed piece of ornate furniture. This practical cabinet can be discreetly placed in a room as decoration without giving its purpose away. Nevertheless, we like the idea of using it to place a desktop humidor on top with a smaller collection.

Despite its smaller size than the Redford above, its cigar count is still quite high. Given that it uses thinner shelving and doesn’t have an in-built humidification system, it reduces its overall size.

The Montegue is equipped with two interior A/C outlets for electronically-assisted humidification and ventilation as well as two locks for safekeeping. However, it’s small enough to be effectively used with Boveda humidity packs rather than electronic humidifiers.

6. Bermuda Cigar Cabinet [Cheap & Large]

If you have a large collection but you’re looking for a cabinet on a budget, the Bermuda is probably your best choice. Also known as the “Bateman” humidor, the large cabinet can store up to 4,000 cigars in its removal Spanish cedar shelves.

The base of the cabinet is designed for traditional humification. However, you can run a cable through the back to install an electronic humidification system instead. Given its size, it’s probably your best option since you’ll need a lot of Boveda packs. Nevertheless, make sure that you also install a fan to distribute the moisture!

7. Mini Cigar Tower [Small Cabinet]

A conveniently stackable miniature cabinet, the Mini Tower can be used as free-standing storage or like a desktop humidor. Unlike the other cabinets, it’s not equipped with an A/V power source. However, given its smaller size, we’d probably equip it like a typical humidor with Boveda packs.

Speaking of which, it comes with an analogue hygrometer. Be sure to calibrate the hygrometer if you want to use it but don’t rely on its readings. We’d add a digital humidor for a second opinion!

8. The Reagan Cigar Cabinet [Largest Cooling Unit]

This behemoth is the Remington’s older brother with a whopping 4,000 cigar storage capacity. It’s effectively made using the same construction, which features a cherry wood finish and heavy duty-sealed tempered glass front.

You benefit from the same in-built humidity and temperature control as the Remington and Redford cabinets above. However, it has a twin-readout given that the cabinet is separated down the middle. This allows you to create two distinctive environments should you want to separate your collection.

If you can afford it, we’d suggest instead opting for two Remington cabinets. While the Reagan works well, it’s better to split up your collection after a certain threshold. Such a large cabinet may be harder to manage but it also means that the loss is greater if it fails.

Furthermore, two Remington cabinets will allow you to separate your collection between different environments. For instance, one can be used for ageing cigars or solely for Cubans, which often need lower humidity levels.

9. Quality Importers Aging Vault [Secrétaire]

Most cabinets consist of shelving, which is accessed via a single door. However, the secrétaire has a different approach that’s largely designed for ageing your cigars. Instead, the cigars are laid out as singles in individual drawers that feature separate partitions. Each drawer can hold up to 24 cigars of up to 8 inches in length.

Therefore, it won’t store as many cigars despite its large size. Yet, if you’re somebody who is very particular about the condition of his or her cigars and don’t want to cross-contaminate them, it’s an excellent option.

Meanwhile, the bottom section offers cupboard space for storing boxes of cigars so not all of them have to be stored separately. There’s also an A/C power outlet for your devices and the compartment is designed to allow air to circulate up to the drawers.

10. Commercial 5,000 Cabinet Humidor [Largest]

This cigar cabinet is a veritable giant and far larger in storage capacity than even the Reagan listed above. Vast kiln-dried Spanish cedar shelves will provide you with ample storage for even the largest collection.

Furthermore, it’s quite affordable given its capacity. Nevertheless, it’s not much larger than the Reagan, which isn’t surprising given the look of electrical equipment. Thanks to an antique walnut finish, the cabinet is simply stunning and you can install humidifiers via an A/C power outlet near the base.

11. NewAir CC-300H [Small Cigar Cooler]

If you want to get a cabinet that’s smaller and on a budget, we would suggest checking out cigar coolers. Often smaller in cabinets, they’re also cheaper. Thanks to cooling units, they allow you to control the temperature of your cigar collection.

We’re particularly fond of the NewAir CC-300H, which also has a heating element for colder environments. This is a rarer feature as most are designed only to reduce temperatures. At $440 when you use our exclusive “20BESPOKE” discount code when buying directly from NewAir, it offers plenty of value for money.