Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor: Setup and Seasoning Steps

What the Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor gives you to work with

The Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor arrives as a 12” x 9.5” x 5” box with a high-gloss blue finish, a black leather front insert, and silver quadrant hardware and buttons. It holds up to 60 cigars, and the inside is lined with kiln-dried Spanish cedar, including a Spanish cedar tray and divider. A front-mounted hygrometer and a humidifier are included.

One point is easy to miss: the humidor does not come pre-filled with cigars or humidity packs. That means your first job is preparing the cedar and the humidifier, not simply loading cigars and closing the lid.

What ships with the humidor

• Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor: 60-cigar capacity with a blue finish; 12” x 9.5” x 5” The size and capacity tell you how much cedar you are seasoning and how many cigars the humidor can hold once stable.

  

• Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor: Lined with kiln-dried Spanish cedar, with a Spanish cedar tray and divider The cedar is the material that needs seasoning before it can help hold humidity.
• Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor: Front-mounted hygrometer and humidifier included You can monitor and add moisture without buying separate hardware first, though the supplied information does not include calibration instructions.
• Blue Button 60-Cigar Humidor: Does not come pre-filled with cigars or humidity packs Plan to season the humidor and prepare the humidifier before adding cigars.

Seasoning the Spanish cedar: a step-by-step approach

The supplied product information does not include a manufacturer seasoning procedure, so the steps below are general humidor practice. Use them as a framework, and follow any instructions that come with the humidifier or hygrometer if they differ.

1. 1. Wipe down the interior cedar with distilled water: Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with distilled water and wipe the Spanish cedar surfaces, including the tray and divider. Do not soak the wood; a thin, even dampness is enough. Avoid wetting the hygrometer, humidifier, or hardware.
2. 2. Place a small cup of distilled water inside: Set a shallow cup of distilled water on the cedar tray or floor of the humidor, close the lid, and let it sit. The water evaporates and raises the humidity inside while the cedar absorbs moisture.
3. 3. Check the hygrometer daily: The front-mounted hygrometer lets you watch the reading without opening the lid. The goal is a stable reading in the range you plan to keep. Because the supplied information does not specify a target humidity level or a calibration method, use your hygrometer’s own instructions and a reliable target for cigar storage.
4. 4. Refill or remove the cup as needed: If the hygrometer reading stays low after a day or two, refill the cup. If it climbs very high, remove the cup and let the humidor settle. Avoid leaving standing water in contact with the wood.
5. 5. Prepare the humidifier: Follow the humidifier’s own instructions for filling. The supplied record confirms a humidifier is included but does not describe its filling procedure or capacity, so check the item itself for guidance.
6. 6. Wait for a stable reading before adding cigars: Once the hygrometer holds a steady reading for a day or more, the cedar has absorbed moisture and the humidor is ready for cigars. Add cigars only after this checkpoint, not while the humidity is still swinging.

Why the cedar tray and divider matter during setup

The Spanish cedar tray and divider are not just organization tools. They add surface area that absorbs and releases moisture, which helps the humidor recover after you open the lid. During seasoning, wipe them along with the walls and floor. Once cigars are inside, the divider lets you separate brands or wrappers without stacking everything loose.

The 60-cigar capacity is a maximum, not a target for day one. Leaving some open space helps air circulate, especially while the cedar is still stabilizing. The supplied information does not give a recommended fill level, so use the hygrometer as your guide rather than filling to the brim immediately.

Humidity levels: what to watch and what the record does not specify

The front-mounted hygrometer is your main checkpoint during setup. The supplied product record does not include a target humidity range, calibration instructions, or a seasoning timetable. That absence is a decision limitation: you will need to rely on the hygrometer’s own documentation and a generally accepted humidity target for cigar storage.

A common mistake is trusting a new hygrometer without question. If the reading seems implausible, check the hygrometer’s instructions for calibration. The supplied information does not confirm whether this hygrometer is adjustable, so treat calibration as something to verify on the unit itself.

Checkpoints before the first cigar goes in

• The cedar feels dry, not damp: After seasoning, the wood should not feel wet to the touch. If it does, leave the lid open for a short time and let it settle.
• The hygrometer reading is stable: A steady reading over at least a day is a better sign than a single high reading right after wiping.
• The humidifier is charged according to its instructions: The record confirms a humidifier is included but does not describe filling. Follow the included guidance.
• No standing water remains: Remove the seasoning cup before adding cigars, and dry any condensation from the lid or walls.

A realistic first-week routine

Plan to spend several days on setup rather than an hour. Wipe the cedar, add the water cup, and check the hygrometer daily. Once the reading is stable, charge the humidifier, remove the cup, and add cigars. Keep the humidor out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources; the high-gloss blue finish and leather insert are cosmetic, but temperature swings affect humidity regardless of finish.

After the first week, open the lid briefly each day to check the hygrometer and the humidifier. The 60-cigar capacity gives you room to organize with the tray and divider, but leave some space for air movement. If the hygrometer drops sharply after adding cigars, the cedar may still be absorbing moisture; give it time to recover before adding more.