Can you smoke 9 year old Montecristo Cigars

Originally Posted by dcguy2525

I have a 9 year old Montecristo no. 1 Cigars that are unopened and still in the plastic and I am wondering if they can be smoked. They have been kept in normal apartment conditions, no humidor at any point. Therefore they have been exposed to heat and cold, but nothing too extreme. Also, how can I tell if they are still good to smoke? Thanks!

Not the best of condition but I have heard of worse treatment. As long as the wrapper isnt cracked anywhere,,,put em in your humidor and let them rest for at least a few months. There is a good chance they have lost their essential oils after this amount of time without proper care but letting them rest in a humidor "might" bring something back to them. The only thing you will lose is,,,nothing and you have everything to gain.