How can you tell if it's Spanish cedar?

[jaewing]

Your post clearly indicates that your "humidor" is not lined with Spanish Cedar. My understanding about "regular" cedar and Spanish Cedar is that the Spanish variety is less aromatic and that is why other varieties are commonly called "Aromatic Cedar".

Aromatic cedar is commonly used in chests, closet accessories and shoe trees. Besides the pleasant aroma it gives off it also deters moths from invading ones wardrobe.

From my understanding the cedar wraps on cigars and in ones humidore whould not inpart an overpowering cedar flavor. You may get a hint of cedar in properly stored cigars.

I would definately return the "humidor" and get your money back. How much did you pay? Cheaphumidors.com has great deals - thats where I got mine. I love it.

[labmonkey]

I would agree with mr. ewing on this one. unfortunately it looks like a bad deal in this case. Have you taken it it up with the vendor yet?

Sounds like yours is Red Cedar (read the following link....it will tell you what you want to know)

http://www.humidor-guide.com/humidor...cedar-1-1.php3

Good luck...let us know what happens.

[yarimurray]

Thanks for the replies. I have heard form the vendor who stated that the humidor does contain Spanish cedar and that I am the only customer who has complained about the odor despite selling "over a thousand" humidors. I checked out his eBay feedback and there were no complaints regarding the odor.

Is it posible that the humidor is so new that the odor is stronger? I am airing it out to see because it honestly does not appear to be red cedar. I'll see if the smell levels out some. The vendor said he will take it back (minus shipping - both ways ) but I'm going to see if airing out the humidor helps.

Thanks again for the replies (and the excellent link). This forum is always very informative.

Michael

[labmonkey]

without smelling it firsthand, it's hard to say i guess, but I personally think that if the smell is strong enough to effect the taste of your smokes there would be a strong case against it being spanish cedar.

As far as you saying it doesn't appear to be red cedar, as far as i know it isn't very easy to tell other than the amount of odor which is which. The name "red cedar" comes from the cones on the tree.

Anyway, best of luck.

Paul
aka
labmonkey

[Roham]

Post this guys link on ebay or a picture of the humidor. I'm interested in at least seeing it:)

[yarimurray]

I got one like this (only for less $ ) I've seen the same one at other vendor's sites with the same description. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Michael

[Roham]

I think it is probably right.... Maybe it just smells strong cause its so new... If you get your cigars wrapped in celo I would leave it on. It will help minimize the amount of cedar taste that is transfered to your cigars. I think you got a nice humidor there. Looks almost exactly like mine and it should serve you well! I bought an extra humidifier for mine to help maintain the humidity.