Question about a Neglected Humidor

kelmac07 · 08-24-2013, 12:21 PM

Really only one way to find out if those cigars are salvageable Andy. Re-condition that humi, let the sticks "recover" for some time (week or two) and see how they smoke. Two years is a long time for a stick to be left "unattended", but if they've been stored in a cool/dry place...no reason to believe they can't be salvaged. Now if you lived in Florida or a more humid location...I'd say your chances were a lot slimmer of recovering them. Remember, cigars are more resilient that people think. Best of luck brother.

bobarian · 08-24-2013, 12:35 PM

A hygrometer on the outside, digital or not, might as well be in the other room. Get one and place it inside once calibrated.

Re-Season humidor and then focus on the cigars. Doing both at the same time will only lead to more headaches. You dont say what you are using for humidification, if you're not using beads GET SOME. Heartfelt or Shilala's.

Once the humidor is holding steady for a few days you can SLOWLY start to work on the cigars. It will take a month or two to get them stable at around 60%. Only after smoking them will you know if they are alright for consumption.

The main thing is to take the process slowly.

08-24-2013, 12:21 PM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Question about a Neglected Humidor Really only one way to find out if those cigars are salvageable Andy. Re-condition that humi, let the sticks "recover" for some time (week or two) and see how they smoke. Two years is a long time for a stick to be left "unattended", but if they've been stored in a cool/dry place...no reason to believe they can't be salvaged. Now if you lived in Florida or a more humid location...I'd say your chances were a lot slimmer of recovering them. Remember, cigars are more resilient that people think. Best of luck brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-24-2013, 12:35 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Question about a Neglected Humidor A hygrometer on the outside, digital or not, might as well be in the other room. Get one and place it inside once calibrated. Re-Season humidor and then focus on the cigars. Doing both at the same time will only lead to more headaches. You dont say what you are using for humidification, if you're not using beads GET SOME. Heartfelt or Shilala's. Once the humidor is holding steady for a few days you can SLOWLY start to work on the cigars. It will take a month or two to get them stable at around 60%. Only after smoking them will you know if they are alright for consumption. The main thing is to take the process slowly.