Another Ammonia Question

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Tenor CS

So my questions are:

1. Are my cigars ruined now?
2. Is there a way I can find a stick I want to smoke, notice it has an ammonia scent to it, and make it smokable quickly, without waiting years for it to age all of its ammonia-ness out?
3. Is there anything I can do to "air out" my ammonia-tainted cigars?

1. No. Let them stew in their own brew. Less air exchange = better aging.
2. Dry box it for a week or two.
3. If you are aging them, let them sit. If you want to smoke them, open the vino and let it air out daily. Also, dry box or take the box and let them sit out for a few days.