Humidor Brands/Models

[Tstew75]

I'm starting to do some research on cabinet humidors for myself & a collector friend & was wondering everyone's opinion of the best companies/models to look towards.  Hoping for something mid-high end.  I'm in the States if that matters-

Thanks in advance!

[KCCubano]

Love my Aristocrat. Had for 18 yrs now. Too bad Bob is no longer the builder! I did learn my lesson as I had previously purchased a POS cabinet that was high maintenance. Buy the best one u can afford. 

[stogieluver]

Same here with an Aristocrat.  Got mine about 4-5 years ago. Too bad Bob retired. Very high quality product.  Grab it if you can find one. 

[Bri Fi]

Purchased a DDD+ Avallo in April. This unit holds 75-100 boxes. Should take 7-9 months to finish (I’m expecting realistically a year) Price was about $2,100 but freight is about $615 (since I got this quote gas prices have skyrocketed so it could be $1,000). Avallo is second to aristocrat from I’ve read on the forum. Hope this helps. 
 

pic is a DDD unit from Matt at Avallo. There are different units and finishes available. 

[Fezztone]

I'm having a quote for a Vigilant being put together right now.  They look they produce quality cabinets, but I haven't heard much in terms of longevity and ease to maintain.  I kick myself as I could have gotten an Aristocrat for $1,500 about 5 months ago but it was gigantic and not exactly a style that suited my home. In retrospect, I could have lived with it but I doubt I would ever hear the end of it

[Digi]

37 minutes ago, Fezztone said:

I'm having a quote for a Vigilant being put together right now.  They look they produce quality cabinets, but I haven't heard much in terms of longevity and ease to maintain.  I kick myself as I could have gotten an Aristocrat for $1,500 about 5 months ago but it was gigantic and not exactly a style that suited my home. In retrospect, I could have lived with it but I doubt I would ever hear the end of it

Nice!  I have one of their 1500 series end tables in progress right now:

https://store.vigilantinc.com/product/sentinel-1500-contemporary-cigar-humidor-end-table/

 Expecting delivery toward the end of September.  Started working with them in late April on customizations - communication wasn't the best nor was it quick but we eventually got there.  The build got underway in late June. I did a fair bit of research and asked the handful of folks who have one at my local lounge.  Heard nothing but rave reviews on the product, so I jumped in.  Here are the deets of my build, in case anyone is interested.  Hoping it'll hold 50 boxes or so 🤔

• 1500 series, Contemporary style end table (19.5"W x 36" H x 25" D)
• All mahogany with a custom starburst finish (to match a guitar that hangs close by)
• Delete glass top and door insert
• Delete sliding draw
• Spanish cedar lined interior
• 3 adjustable Spanish cedar shelves
• Nickle finish knobs, hinges, legs
• Digital humidity and temp system

Pricing looked like this:

• 3,140 - base cabinet price
• 1,295 - custom finish
• 210 - Spanish cedar interior and shelves
• 798 - curbside delivery
• 5,440 - total....ouch.

[KCCubano]

1 hour ago, Fezztone said:

I'm having a quote for a Vigilant being put together right now.  They look they produce quality cabinets, but I haven't heard much in terms of longevity and ease to maintain.  I kick myself as I could have gotten an Aristocrat for $1,500 about 5 months ago but it was gigantic and not exactly a style that suited my home. In retrospect, I could have lived with it but I doubt I would ever hear the end of it

$1500.00!!! I would have been all over at that price

[Fezztone]

2 hours ago, Digi said:

Nice!  I have one of their 1500 series end tables in progress right now:

https://store.vigilantinc.com/product/sentinel-1500-contemporary-cigar-humidor-end-table/

 Expecting delivery toward the end of September.  Started working with them in late April on customizations - communication wasn't the best nor was it quick but we eventually got there.  The build got underway in late June. I did a fair bit of research and asked the handful of folks who have one at my local lounge.  Heard nothing but rave reviews on the product, so I jumped in.  Here are the deets of my build, in case anyone is interested.  Hoping it'll hold 50 boxes or so 🤔

• 1500 series, Contemporary style end table (19.5"W x 36" H x 25" D)
• All mahogany with a custom starburst finish (to match a guitar that hangs close by)
• Delete glass top and door insert
• Delete sliding draw
• Spanish cedar lined interior
• 3 adjustable Spanish cedar shelves
• Nickle finish knobs, hinges, legs
• Digital humidity and temp system

Pricing looked like this:

• 3,140 - base cabinet price
• 1,295 - custom finish
• 210 - Spanish cedar interior and shelves
• 798 - curbside delivery
• 5,440 - total....ouch.

Thanks for the info!!

 

2 hours ago, KCCubano said:

$1500.00!!! I would have been all over at that price

I know.. I think of it often. Coulda Shoulda. 

[Eric05]

Had a Aristocrat, Then when Bob retired from cabinet making. I purchased an Avallo. There is a huge gap in Quality between the two and probably even worse communication. I was given the time line of 5 months. And it ended up taking 9. Most people say its ok I can wait. But reality is when someone has your money(well half) you want what you are paying for.

Matt has a pretty impressive system for his humidity control. Although the canisters are kind of lame looking they work. And you had to put Velcro under to hold them in place. I had one spill over my bottom row. I did a write up thread on it on here. I ended up selling that one and now I am working on a new one with someone else. I will post pictures when I receive it. His timeline is 4-7 week range. So lets see. 

[Digi]

Vigilant sent over photos from production this week!  Humidor is currently traveling cross country from New Hampshire to Seattle, due to arrive this week.  Very exciting!

 

 

[Eric05]

On 8/22/2021 at 1:15 AM, Digi said:

Vigilant sent over photos from production this week!  Humidor is currently traveling cross country from New Hampshire to Seattle, due to arrive this week.  Very exciting!

 

 

beautiful unit my friend, enjoy it!