History of Cigar Oasis

Cigar Oasis was developed in 1997 as the first electronic & automatic cigar humidifier for personal humidors.

The expanded product line includes humidification solutions for humidors of every size from desktop to walk-ins, serving consumers and retailers alike. 

In addition to Cigar Humidification, Cigar Oasis now offers a complete line of premium cigar accessories including the best-selling Caliber digital hygrometers, Ash-Stay windproof cigar ashtrays, and the newly launched Cigar Essentials line of cigar cutters, lighters, ashtrays and humidors. 

Timeline

  • 1997

    Cigar Oasis develops the first electronic humidifier for personal humidors

  • 1998

    Cigar Oasis introduced at the RTDA show and met with great acclaim

  • 1999

    Cigar Oasis II is developed to service cabinet humidors

  • 2001

    - Cigar Oasis releases the Plus model designed for larger personal humidors
    - Humidifiers redesigned to include digital display

  • 2008

    Cigar Oasis releases the Ultra, a sleek lid-mounted unit for smaller desktop humidors

  • 2012

    Cigar Oasis acquires Western Humidor and releases the Caliber IV 4R digital hygrometers

  • 2014

    - Cigar Oasis releases its Next Generation line of humidifiers (2.0).
    - Product Redesigned with new features
    - Smart Humidor Service launches with External Wifi Module & Web Portal

  • 2017

    Cigar Oasis celebrates 20 years

  • 2018

    Cigar Oasis takes on exclusive distribution Ash-Stay Windproof Ashtrays

  • 2019

    - Release of the fully upgraded Cigar Oasis 3.0 w/ Wifi Chip integrated
    - Introduction of Smart Humidor App on iOS & Android

  • 2020

    - Updated Logo to Match modern packaging
    - Introduced a completely refreshed online shopping experience experience @ www.cigaroasis.com

  • 2021

    - Release of Oasis Humi-Zone humidifier for walk-in humidors,
    - Sunse external Wi-Fi Chip and web portal for 1st Gen Smart Humidor.
    - Updated app interface and capabilities for Smart Humidor Service
    - Covid Supply Chain Prices began reaching our production.
    - Late 2021, forced to take first price increase since 2019 and only Excel & Magna in production.

  • 2022

    - Launch of Cigar Essentials line of premium accessories
    - Contiuned impact of supply chain surges on production.
    - Plus 3.0 production returns to market

  • 2023

    - Began Distribution of "Whiff Out" de odorizing Products
    - Introduces Oasis Pak, 2 Way Humidity adding an economical passive option.
    - Ultra 3.0 production returns to market
    - Instituted MSRP Price reductions of 10-30% across the product line for an
    average reduction of 21% from pandemic highs.
    - Resumed Wholesale Business with significant price reduction for all accounts from pandemic highs.

  • 2024

    - Introduces DELTA, Large Cabinet Humidifier.
    - Launches 4.0 Generation of Product beginning with the Oasis Ultra.
    4.0 models use new communications technology offering greater compatibility on newer networks, as well as
    reactive readings for near real time reflection of data logs with Smart Humidor Subscription.

  • 2025

    - Does not instute standard Price increase.
    - Does not take a Tarriff Price increase.
    - Quietly Rebrands as "Oasis Humidification" Updating packaging and Model names. Will no longer feature "Cigar"
    - Acquires "ASH-STAY"
    - Introduces Caliber V Slim Hygrometer With E-Ink display and Swiss made sensor.