Re-hydrating cigars

[hopkins_student]

Although I started a thread about cigars that's now pinned at the top of this sub-forum, I've let my interest in cigars wane to the point that I now have a humidor with a bunch of good cigars that have been neglected and drying out for at least three years but possibly as long as five or six years. So, is there any way to re-hydrate these cigars to the point that they will be enjoyable again? Thanks, H_S.

Actually, it looks like they're probably about 7 years old. These are mostly the same cigars that led me to start the other thread in 2004.

 

[ter1413]

no. why would you hold cigars that long???

 

[hopkins_student]

Negligence.

 

[ter1413]

when the wkend comes...smoke one.....

 

[edinatlanta]

I had a cigar recently that had been dried out but nowhere near as long as you. It was actually pretty good but not what the maker had in mind. There are companies that will re-hydrate them for you, I'd send yours to them if you want to give it a shot.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by edinatlanta

I had a cigar recently that had been dried out but nowhere near as long as you. It was actually pretty good but not what the maker had in mind. There are companies that will re-hydrate them for you, I'd send yours to them if you want to give it a shot.

waaay too much work..

 

[Chico2007]

I always thought that putting them in a well humidified humidor would eventually get them back in shape.
My dad just gave me 2 Fuente Opus Xs that he left in a neglected humidor over the summer. I've had them in mine for 2 months now and they seem to be softening up. Might try one tonight.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Chico2007

I always thought that putting them in a well humidified humidor would eventually get them back in shape.
My dad just gave me 2 Fuente Opus Xs that he left in a neglected humidor over the summer. I've had them in mine for 2 months now and they seem to be softening up. Might try one tonight.

2 months vs 5 yrs....lil bit of a difference..

 

[texas_jack]

probably not but refill your humidifier and wait a couple months and see.

 

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by ter1413

2 months vs 5 yrs....lil bit of a difference..
True. Good luck. Keep us informed.
Just smoked a Rodrigo. Local guy label. Had an event at local B&M. Decent smoke.

 

[alan]

I had two cohibas stay in a neglected humidor for about a year and a half, they dried out completely, now after a few monthes theyre softening up. I dont know if theyll taste good though

 

[bdeuce22]

they'll re-humidify but the flavors are probably gone. where were they stored though? i'd still try it though.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by ter1413

no. why would you hold cigars that long???

people age cigars all the time

 

[holymadness]

All the oils will have evaporated. You can re-hydrate them in the usual way until they're smokable again but they'll just taste like paper.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

people age cigars all the time

for 5 yrs?? NO...that's just plain stupid.....