The Humidor
What makes a good humidor and how does your store compare?
Walk-in vs Cabinets- Puff The Magic believes the experience of touching, smelling and choosing your tobacco in a humidified room is the only way to shop. Cabinets offer a good view of product but not the sensory experience of a walk-in humidor. Many cities and towns have outlawed walk-in humidors and many shops that do have them do not allow the customers to enter at all, or if they do, they must be accompanied at all times. Puff The Magic allows its customers to peruse and enjoy the humidor for as long as they would like and believe that this shopping experience is part of the overall smoking experience.
Humidification- Most humidors use cold-air atomizing systems which are less expensive and easier to install. Puff The Magic uses the most scientifically advanced hot-air system for the humidification of its walk-in humidor. Cold-air systems leave mineral deposits on everything including the cigars. They give the entire room (or cabinet) a dirty feeling. In addition, cold-air systems cool the air making it more difficult for the air to hold moisture. This is fine in tropical climates but in most places in the United States hot-air systems produce an environment similar to the climate where the cigars are made. The humidification system at Puff The Magic is located in the basement where the water is treated, conditioned and heated before being sent to the humidor. All impurities are removed quietly in the basement allowing only clean humidification to enter the room. As soon as you enter our humidor you know that you are entering a very special room where cigars are cared for like no other in the region. We promise that you will taste the difference in every smoke that comes from our humidor.
Walls. Cieling & Shelves- Puff The Magic uses only Spanish Cedar and Mahogany materials throughout its humidor. These hardwoods are the best for the aging of cigars. In addition, these types of woods do not warp in humid environments. Our shelves are slotted allowing the free flow of humidity throughout the room and all around the cigars.
Floor- There are very few options when it comes to flooring in a humidor. The floor must be vapor tight and be able to withstand heavy traffic. Wood floors require maintenance. Odors from annual staining and maintenance will eventually clog the pores of the raw Spanish Cedar and Mahogany and leave an undesirable lingering smell that will effect the taste of the cigars. Pergo, vinyl and other inexpensive floorings look bad. Puff The Magic has a beautiful slate floor.
Security- The cost of theft and damage in walk-in humidors always gets passed on to customers. Puff The Magic has a state-of-the-art security system that is monitored and recorded both on and off site. This allows customers to enter the room unattended and enjoy their shopping experience without being followed or rushed.
Selection- Puff The Magic has factory direct prices with every major cigar vendor. We are the only smoking bar to be awarded the coveted Opus X account from Fuente. You are sure to find whatever you are looking for in our humidor.
Lockers- There are many reasons to rent a locker at Puff The Magic. Maybe you want to keep your tobacco away from your kids, maybe you want to protect your investment in the finest humidor around, maybe you want to entertain clients and/or friends, or just promote your business. Whatever the reason a locker at Puff The Magic is a great investment. Unlike other locker systems in the area, ours are not prefabricated particle board boxes. Our lockers are made from the same fine materials as the rest of the humidor. And since our lockers are inside the humidor they enjoy the same benefits of the finest humidification system money can buy.
Price checking scanner & music- At Puff The Magic we believe that an educated consumer is our best customer. That is why we installed an industry first price checking scanner. When you scan your cigar, you will instantly have all of your questions answered. Whether you want to know the price, taxes, blend, history or strength of the cigar in your hand you will find that information on our price checking scanner. We want our customers to take their time and enjoy the Cuban folk music that plays quietly in the background as you choose & learn in the humidor at Puff The Magic.
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