Prestige Imports Remington Cigar Cabinet Humidor Review

[@andrejonsson3820]

You're back on the channel, nice to see a video again with you. Fantastic storage spaces for the cigars🤩

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you kindly! Glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@AlphaSierra375]

I know you may not care for someone's opinion but I'd highly recommend doing one Remington at 53°-55°F & 62-65%RH. According to Edward Sahakian from Davidoff of London, this environment really helps mature the tobacco for very long term storage.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

Nice looking humidors but seems counterintuitive to not use the built in humidity. If I’d splash out for one of these I’d definitely utilize the humidity. Nice review

[@Bespokeunit]

That's an understandable comment. We generally have a preference for the reliability of Boveda so Paul rather used that rather than the built-in system.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Chris, Paul here. I decided to use the Boveda packs here for a number of reasons 1 - The inbuild humidity source is very localized so don't want to risk over humidification close to that area 2 - Boveda is a simple way to know exactly what you are getting and easily distribute throughout the unit (the seal is very good on the units so the packs will last a long time, the ones I've had in the smaller unit are still very fresh after 9+ months) 3 - As I've really jammed the boxes in there, I was concerned about airflow so again thought Boveda would be best for me Thanks for the question. Cheers - Paul

[@karlgutenberger2738]

Great video, any chance you would do a humidor box tour? I’m very interested to see what you stashed away!

[@Bespokeunit]

Going to try to have Paul do this! Thanks for the idea. Rafael

[@josephcrawford5052]

Hey guys, I received my Remington Lite Humidor and seem to be having issues with the RH using the built in humidity system the unit offers. I'm using a PG Solution and keep it set in the low 60's and I've found mold on multiple cigars already. A lot of people on the forums are talking about the heartfelt beads and using those in the water reservoir. I see you're using the Boveda packs though. Could you explain your process with that? You saw 2 320g packs per shelf? Do you adjust the humidity level on the display so the fans are not constantly running? What levels are you keeping your temps and RH at on the display? Sorry, I'm a bit new to learning how to properly maintain RH.

[@PizzaCologne3]

could you give us an updated video on how the 3 of your humidor is doing?, any parts needed to be replaced, pros & cons of ownership, any recommendations on if you would buy another or a different one ?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there, I'll see if Paul has the time to record a video on how these humidors have performed over time. Broadly speaking, I know he is still using them and has not had any big issues arise. Rafael

[@RajSingh-rb9rw]

Heyyyy Buddy Hope you are well? So, I am ffrom London, UK and have recently got in Premium Cigars, I am enjoying the experience in smoking these, I have purchased a small quantity and have put them into a Acrylic Cigar Jar with a Digital Hydrometer which holds upto 15 to 18 cigars at a push with a 69% 60G 2 Way Boveda Humipak. I am enjoying this experience so much so that i now want to grow my collection and have somewhere to store them. I am currently ookimg for a Digital Humidor Cabinet to start storing a large quantity, do you happen to knopw where i can purchase one from the UK or if there is a company in the US where they will ship to me, i am happy to pay the shipment costs. P.s fantastic content, love hopw you expllain everything in detail which is easy to follow and understand Look forward to your reply

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there, Check out the options we've listed here: bespokeunit.com/cigars/humidors/cabinets/ I do believe most if not all would ship to the UK. If not, let me know here and I'll try to find additional worthy options that can be delivered to you. Rafael

[@agimduraku8489]

Hey Paul, great review here and some great tips. I just got my Redford Lite, I am using the 84% boveda packs. How did you combat the system’s dehumidification process when the humidity is too high while seasoning?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Agim, I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you referring to the integrated humidifcation system? Paul does not use it at all currently nor was it used during the initial seasoning period upon delivery of the cabinets. Rafael

[@mattpioletti6450]

I've been considering buying or building a unit very similar to this I sell cigars to make a living and I was under the impression that a unit like this in the long run the whole point of it was to not have to spend money on Bovada humidity packs in the long run

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Matt, You can certainly use this without Boveda packs and instead rely on the built-in humidification system. Paul's choice is more of a personal preference. Rafael

[@ar007r]

you keep your home at 78 degrees? I would sacrifice one of those units to be able to afford using my AC. I keep it at 69-72 depending on what I feel like. 78 is brutal

[@cdmays]

Hello, quick question on this product - how well did you find the built in humidifier and fan? Is it sufficient? Or did you find the need to add boveda packs or some other humidifying mechanism?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Chris, Paul does not use the humidifying mechanism at all. He just uses boveda packs to maintain the desired RH as it's more precise. Rafael

[@cdmays]

@@Bespokeunit thanks so much! How does Paul set the humidity setting on the cabinet? Also, do you have any recommendations for internal fans to circulate the air inside?

[@mario13vm]

Hi Paul, I have the Remington humidor and using water on the built in reservoir and was struggling with having an even RH on all shelves, I had a 15% difference from top ro bottom, being the bottom the most humid part of the humidor. I watched your video and decided to follow your method of going with 320g boveda 69% instead of the water on the reservoir. It really helped but I still have a RH difference about 7%-10% top to bottom and also noticed that the temp is also higher on top. Do you have the same experience? I think an extra fan that moves the air around should help but don’t want to alter the humidor in any way it could damage the electric system. Any advice?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there, Sorry for the delay in response as I was consulting with Paul regarding your issues. How long did you leave the cabinet with just the packs on the shelves and nothing else? after changing from using the reservoir to just Boveda packs, it would take weeks if not a month for the entire humidor, all the drawers to equalize to the same RH. I believe this is why you're experiencing the discrepancy even after switching from the integrated water reservoir to just Boveda packs. The temperature is a different concern - do you perhaps have a lot of cigars/boxes in the humidor that may prevent the air from circulating? I'd try starting with fewer cigars and then adding more while measuring the temperature to see if there is a threshold cigar count at which point the temperature is no longer constant throughout. Rafael

[@ElaineBarlow]

I actually ended up installing separate fans on each shelf to help the airflow and circulation.

[@masteryoda9341]

Same with myself, also when it’s 85 degrees it has a temperature spike up to 75 degrees for a few hours till it can cool down

[@sarges1712]

even though you're not using the built in system, a better run down/look at it would've been nice. I see Raching has a lot of info about their units, but when looking into the Remington I'm not seeing the same level of advertisement/info listed and shown online. So seeing a little more of an in depth look at this system would've been appreciated. Regardless it wasn't a bad video that gave me a better look at the Remington.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks for your feedback. These video reviews of the cabinets have gathered a good amount of views, I'll see if we can't make an updated video on their performance now that Paul has had them for a couple of years. Rafael

[@Mark-pi7vj]

Those are awesome! Too bad these aren't available in Europe :(

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Mark, YourElegantBar may be able to ship to Europe if you can't find any retailer there. I think it's definitely worth reaching out even if only to get a quote. Rafael

[@carlosvalencia9252]

I'm really looking into these but still don't know what size to go with yet, but my question is if your humidity percentage is evenly distributed from the top, middle, and bottom without any major fluctuations. I'm currently and have been experiencing this with my wineador and don't want the next purchase to have to the same issue.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there Carlos, As Paul is currently using Boveda packs to maintain the desired humidity throughout, it's difficult to speak to major fluctuations with the integrated humidity system. Surely it's effective, though certain factors (such as the number of cigars on each shelf) will likely play a part. The Boveda packs are a simple way of ensuring the humidity levels are stable on all shelves and could also be used to test whether the different areas of the humidor are experiencing large fluctuations. Best, Rafael

[@masteryoda9341]

I thought this was the way, but in Southern California, we have mild temperature swings, which the unit struggles, also having to constantly buy bovida packs isn’t exactly economical.. Tho I’ve found a downgrade/upgrade from China with humidity control, heating and cooling that keeps up with my temperature range. Also it’s got ammonia filters not sure how it’s going to work out with summer temperatures rising. But I can’t am imagining that unit would handle a non air conditioned space in a warmer climate.. All depends on your climate.

[@Bespokeunit]

Paul uses his units in Central Florida and hasn't encountered issues with them maintaining the configured temperature.

[@kbrunner85]

Would you recommend a purchase through elegantbar or prestige imports?

[@Bespokeunit]

Paul personally made his purchases through Elegant Bar and is very happy with the service that he received.

[@DCL_Noah]

I ordered one but I am having some issues. The humidor keeps getting colder. Humidity remains steady but overnight it drops to 38°F and never gets warmer or holds temp. I’ve taken the water out to reduce the dehumidification cycles but it still keeps getting colder. Any tips?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there Noah, Sounds like something may be off with the unit - have you reached out to the seller with your issue?

[@manuelcampos6046]

Got a question brother…. Did you have any issues with the humidity higher at bottom than the top and if so what did you do to address it

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey there, Paul uses Boveda packs throughout the unit so there were no issues with differing humidity throughout. However, it's definitely possible that, if you're using the built-in humidification system, the lower levels have higher humidity as that is where the water reservoir is. The unit has fans to circulate the air throughout and ideally keep the RH about the same across the shelves, but it won't be perfect. Rafael

[@1Tpoetic]

So let me get this right once the 2 week period is over what percent Boveda packs do use then?

[@Bespokeunit]

84% is what you want to use for seasoning. After that, most folks will use a 69% RH pack to store cigars. However, you can also use 65%, 72% or 75% packs depending on personal preference. Rafael

[@1Tpoetic]

@Bespokeunit Sounds good, I have a smaller one now holds a 100 or a little more. So I'll probably look to get one next month. I wanna make sure I do it right. I appreciate the help.

[@stickynickyt]

Will it hurt the unit or cause an alarm when there is no water in the reservoir when using bovedas? I want to use bovedas instead of my rachings humidity control but am worried I’ll hurt my unit

[@Bespokeunit]

If you set the unit to the Boveda RH level, the sensors in the Cabinet shouldn't try to turn on the integrated humidification system.

[@stickynickyt]

@@Bespokeunit really appreciate you taking the time to answer. Thanks mate!

[@Bespokeunit]

@@stickynickyt Our pleasure! Best of luck. Rafael

[@stompdown8446]

I just got a Remington and store lots of boxes and it is very humid at the bottom but stay 65 at the top. Should I just stop using the humidity system and just use 65% boveda packs?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Jason, The Boveda packs when used as Paul does in the video will definitely help you to achieve a constant humidity level throughout all the shelves of the cabinet. Rafael

[@jessejg4743]

this is all great but how do you control humidity inside the boxes? why not just store the cigars in the cooler without the original box that just might be keeping more humidity from the cigars ?

[@Bespokeunit]

Exactly what Big Joe said! Using cigar boxes inside a cabinet or large humidor is absolutely fine as they allow for moisture exchange. After all, cigars can spend months stored in their boxes before being shipped or sold.

[@user-pc6mi7cu2d]

So what do you program the humidity to if your using bovedas I’m looking to set up the same setup as you and just curious about the approximate box number for the Redford unit

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey D, In Paul's case, he does not utilize the humidity settings at all. The desired Rh is achieved/maintained with Boveda packs and monitored with a couple digital hygrometers.

[@Gngrcpl]

When it cools, does it effect humidity?

[@Bespokeunit]

The cooling unit should not affect humidity too much. Rafael

[@MildredHichez]

Why after watching this video I’m not wanting my 800 count Newair cigar humidor? 🤔

[@Bespokeunit]

Well, NewAir is very good too! And the Remington is bigger but not quite the same price point!

[@MildredHichez]

@@Bespokeunit I just wish the drawer were deeper, I’m the type I love to sort my cigars organized out of the boxes.

[@Bespokeunit]

@@MildredHichez Understandable, us too! The Prestige Imports Reagan (the smaller model to the Remington) is a great choice for that.

[@steve1311]

Great video about a very nice product.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelscalise4858]

How did you disable the built in humidification system? Did you simply leave it unplugged? I just got mine in and am going the Boveda route, so I need to disable the built in system, but at the same time, I’d like to keep my led lights. Any help is appreciated.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Michael, I followed up with Paul regarding your question and his experience with the Remington. He simply didn't fill the reservoir with water and configured the settings to the humidity level he's aiming for with the Boveda packs. If the fans kick on, it simply circulates air within the humidor which is fine, however, this doesn't occur a lot. Hope this helps, Rafael

[@michaelscalise4558]

@@Bespokeunit Thanks for the reply. Just an update on my end, I seem to be having some issues maintaining a consistent humidity. It fluctuates between 68% and 74% seemingly every hour. Once it hits 74, the system and fan kicks on and drops it back down to 68. Is this normal? Keep in mind, I’ve never filled it with water and have been using the boveda packs since day 1. I did just recently take it out of seasoning mode and drop in the big 69% 320g packs. However, it seemed to fluctuate quite a bit while seasoning for the past 2 weeks as well. Any input is much appreciated. I have a few big cigar orders coming in a few days, so if it keeps this up, I may just unplug the unit altogether and rely on the boveda packs.

[@Bespokeunit]

@@michaelscalise4558 Hey Michael, it's possible the seasoning wasn't complete - How long did you season it for? I'd give it a couple of days post-seasoning with the 69% packs and see if the unit keeps running the same cycle or if it settles. It sounds like it's configured to an RH of 68% but this level isn't constant throughout the unit so it kicks on the fan, at which point the entire cabinet stabilizes down to 68?

[@Bespokeunit]

@@michaelscalise4558 Hey Michael, it sounds like you may need to season a while longer, seeing as how the unit seems to stabilize at your desired 68% by simply circulating air within the humidor.

[@MiyagiTx]

so 3k for a cabinet and you dont use the built in humidifier? are the boveda packs that better?

[@Bespokeunit]

This is more of a personal preference. With the packs, you can be sure that the Rh in each shelf/tray inside the cabinet is exactly where you want it. With the humidifier, it's possible that the Rh will vary from one shelf to another. This variance doesn't necessarily mean that your cigars won't be properly stored, but it's more about the owner's preference and desired control over the exact Rh level.

[@prsnlwriter]

You think one of these could fit 50 boxes?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Drew, That's tough to say. On the site, they're specified as fitting 2000 cigars but it's safe to assume this isn't without boxes. The variety of box sizes will also play a part. You can see in our written review that Paul took pictures with a number of boxes on the shelves, though I'm not sure they added up to 50 at any point (nor did he have the need to put that many in there). bespokeunit.com/articles/cigars/prestige-imports-remington-cabinet/ Rafael

[@popemdontwatchem]

Can you remove the shelves?

[@Bespokeunit]

Yes, the shelves can be removed. Rafael

[@popemdontwatchem]

@@Bespokeunit thanks for the response. Have a big decision to make between this and the Raching C380A

[@Bespokeunit]

We've yet to try the Raching but as you can see in the video, Paul has made good use of the Remington cabinets.

[@maillardsbearcat]

Are the shelves Spanish cedar? I bought trays from 1st Class Humidors/Prestige and they are very clearly not Spanish cedar. How can they flat out lie about the product and get away with this? I am about ready to take this to court.

[@Bespokeunit]

We believe that they're Spanish cedar, yes. However, we can't 100% confirm this without any doubt whatsoever.

[@delirium0305]

From what I’ve read they’re actually Canadian Cedar.

[@ElaineBarlow]

Does anyone own this unit that knows anything about repairing it? Prestige has HORRIBLE customer service and I have tried to get in touch with them for weeks now and they simply don't care to get back to me. My humidor is FREEZING and is constantly trying to heat itself (the heating icon is always on). It's stuck at 42F and nothing I have done will change it. I've turned it off for days and turned it back on and the temp just starts to drop as soon as it kicks on to drop the humidity and keeps going down. This just happened a short time ago and I have no idea how to fix it. There is nothing in the manual, Prestige won't help ... does anyone know about how to fix these humidors?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Elaine, It sounds like you may have a defective sensor. If Prestige isn't helping, consider contacting the customer service at Your Elegant Bar and see if they can put you in touch with Prestige more directly or perhaps get you a replacement. Rafael

[@PhongBITCOIN]

Nice set up by the way. As I can see you have shares with Boveda, that's why you do not use to humidification systems that comes with it. oh and to season humidor with boveda packs hahaha obvious sign man. crooks do turns around and bite you people, be care what you see and hear...lol

[@Bespokeunit]

We opted for Boveda packs here as we believe they're more precise and reliable that the integrated humidification system. The downside is that due to the capacity of the cabinet, you have to use a significant number of packs.

[@sv-lg8xc]

Do you still enjoy the humors now after your time of use...Would you still purchase these or would you consider something else

[@Bespokeunit]

Paul's still very much satisfied with his purchases!

[@alejandromarquinez7089]

Great humidor, but what's up with those shoes? You are dress like a safe, nobody knows the combination.

[@milescorporosus4058]

Not sure what you mean, they just look like smoking loafers.

[@ar007r]

You know that Seasoning is BS right? My cigars would be at a perfect 65% in those units within a few hours...2 weeks is pretty funny. Seasoning is mostly if you have a large empty wooden humidor. Those things have relatively low amounts of wood and if you fill them immediately you dont have to do anything. Even if you wanted to season it you can legit put in water into containers and it does the same thing assuming you monitor it with a hygrometer. Boveda is a great product but they are also kinda scammy since a large part of their business model relies on deception. They wont tell their customers that their packs are fully reusable for years and years and they also sell things like seasoning packs that are absolutely pointless. If you disagree with me then try to justify the 'humidor bags' they sell. There is absolutely no difference between that and any sealable plastic bag. Its actually just so dumb its unbelievable. I mean if there is a market for it then good for them they must be aware that there is so much bad information on cigar storage for the majority of cigar smokers. I have about 1000 cigars that ive been storing for close to a decade and I have purchased maybe 50 boveda packs in my life. I could have gotten away with less but I get lazy and like to rotate and have extras. I dont think most casual cigar smokers ever need to purchase more than 5-10 boveda packs every 10-15 years or so. Also, considering most stores now will give you some small packs with your purchases most people can probably get away with never buying any humidification devices ever.

[@BigGrizzNYC]

You guys are over thinking this.

[@Bespokeunit]

It's a significant purchase intended to protect large cigar collections (often considered an investment). Can't take too many things into consideration here, at least in our opinion. Rafael

[@lorraineperron4840]

You have a very lovely pair of gay slippers on where can I buy a pair. LoL. This is Florida after all.

[@Bespokeunit]

You can learn a bit more about Paul's slippers here: bespokeunit.com/articles/shoes/harris-tweed-slippers/