Build a Collection That Works

A humidor should not be a trophy case. It should be a functional supply chain for your enjoyment.

Too often, collectors end up with "The Paradox of Choice": 100 cigars, but nothing they actually want to smoke right now. They have 20 ultra-rare sticks they are "saving," 50 cheap bundles they regret buying, and nothing for a Tuesday evening.

The 60/30/10 Rule

A functional collection follows a strict ratio:

• 60% Core Rotation: These are your reliable 8/10s. The price is right, the flavor is consistent. You should never run out of these.
• 30% Exploration: New brands, new vitolas, experiments. This keeps your palate active and prevents burnout on your core rotation.
• 10% Occasion: The unicorns. The aged. The expensive.

Managing with Intelligence

The hard part isn't buying—it's tracking. When you have 300 sticks, you forget what you have.

You forget that you have a box of Padron 1964s buried at the bottom that are now past their prime. You forget to reorder your Core Rotation until you reach for one and realize it's gone.

Cigar AI acts as your inventory manager. It tells you exactly what you have, where it is, and most importantly—reminds you to smoke the good stuff before it’s too late.