Definitions for "Spanish Cedar"
Keywords:  humidors, cigar, cedar, cedarwood, cuba
The kind of wood that is used to make most cigar boxes and humidors.
The kind of cedarwood used to make most cigar boxes and humidors. See Cigar Box.
A wood indigenous to Cuba and parts of Central America . Spanish cedar was the wood of choice for Cuban cigar makers because of its abundance, low cost and workability. However, Spanish cedar proved to be an ideal wood for holding the moisture of the cigars and even is attributed with enhancing flavors. Spanish cedar should not be confused with Western red cedar (used commonly in closets), which has a strong aroma and can ruin cigars.