What is the difference between the Sentinel and the Reliance end table series?

The Reliance series has rounded edges and the finest joinery, the exterior drawer goes on a wooden slide and it has a New England style design. You can customize the end table with a glass top or door and your choice of finish. It comes standard with our Sentry Analog electronic humidity systems but you can upgrade to a either the Guardian digital humidity system or the Climatech temperature and humidity system. The Sentinel model is our most affordable high quality cabinet. Its design has simpler lines and a full overlay door. You can customize it by choosing between a glass or wood top and locking door. It too comes with our Sentry analog humidity system that can be upgraded to either our Guardian digital or Cimatech temperature and humidity system.

No, our humidors are no longer lined with Spanish Cedar as a standard feature. Spanish Cedar is available only by custom request. This decision reflects our commitment to sustainability, as Spanish Cedar is listed under CITES Appendix II, meaning it is an endangered species in the wild. For custom orders, we ensure the cedar is sourced responsibly from supply chains that prioritize sustainable harvesting practices.

We do not sell solid Mahogany humidors. All our humidors are constructed with composite cores for structural stability and durability. Solid wood cabinets, including Mahogany, are prone to warping, cracking, or other issues when exposed to the high humidity levels required for proper cigar storage.

Our composite-core construction allows for a more stable and reliable solution while maintaining the luxurious aesthetic of a solid wood exterior. This approach ensures that your humidor remains visually stunning and functional for years, without the risk of structural instability.

While Spanish Cedar has traditionally been associated with humidors due to its pest-resistant properties and humidity regulation, we’ve opted to limit its use to custom orders. Spanish Cedar is classified under CITES Appendix II, indicating that it is endangered but not yet extinct. By restricting its use, we aim to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable forestry practices.

Furthermore, we now use mahogany as an alternative material. It provides comparable benefits for cigar storage, including maintaining proper humidity levels and resisting pests. These alternatives allow us to offer high-quality humidors while supporting global efforts to protect endangered species. For customers who prefer Spanish Cedar, we provide it on request through a carefully managed and responsible supply chain.

The proper species of Cedar to use in a humidor is Spanish Cedar. Spanish Cedar has a wonderful smell that does blend with and enhance the taste of the cigars, but we suggest that Spanish Cedar only be used on the interior of your humidor for lining bins and drawers. A hardwood such as Mahogany is the best wood to use for the exterior of your humidor.