Cigar Rehab

bruceolee · 12-09-2021, 03:23 PM

So, when i started smoking again i noticed my cigars were too dry. I recalibrated my hygrometers and found most if not all my humidors were maintaining 55% - 50% RH. So my cigars were way too dry. I placed them all in Tupperware containers, recharged all my beads and reasoned my humidors. The humidors are all now rock solid at 65% and so my new cigars are doing great. So, after a month of rehab i smoked one today and found they're coming along nicely. No longer dry or harsh but still needs a month or two before i consider re-entering them back into the general population. I'm taking this really slow and rotating the cigars every 2 weeks. Is there anything else i'm missing or could be doing better? The beads i'm using in the tupperware are 70%RH beads and they're maintaining RH in the containers. thank you all for this collective wisdom that's been posted here. God bless you all!

Wharf Rat · 12-10-2021, 08:30 AM

Using the search function and the word, rehydrate yields

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/search...rchid=21432322

bruceolee · 12-10-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Using the search function and the word, rehydrate yields

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/search...rchid=21432322

Thank you i already did. i was just asking if there's something i'm missing so far plus i was excited to see this working out so far.

Weelok · 12-10-2021, 02:17 PM

In my experience when cigars have dried out or been received dry, the tricky part is the wrapper as it can be quiet fragile. So the filler will absorb and expand which will then crack the wrapper especially at the foot.

If your able and have desire, I would recommend hydrating in steps, e.g. 65% for a month then 70%.

That being said, I opt for cracking the wrappers around the foot and smoke my way through it

bruceolee · 12-10-2021, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weelok

In my experience when cigars have dried out or been received dry, the tricky part is the wrapper as it can be quiet fragile. So the filler will absorb and expand which will then crack the wrapper especially at the foot.

If your able and have desire, I would recommend hydrating in steps, e.g. 65% for a month then 70%.

That being said, I opt for cracking the wrappers around the foot and smoke my way through it

Thank you thats great advice!

12-09-2021, 03:23 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Cigar Rehab So, when i started smoking again i noticed my cigars were too dry. I recalibrated my hygrometers and found most if not all my humidors were maintaining 55% - 50% RH. So my cigars were way too dry. I placed them all in Tupperware containers, recharged all my beads and reasoned my humidors. The humidors are all now rock solid at 65% and so my new cigars are doing great. So, after a month of rehab i smoked one today and found they're coming along nicely. No longer dry or harsh but still needs a month or two before i consider re-entering them back into the general population. I'm taking this really slow and rotating the cigars every 2 weeks. Is there anything else i'm missing or could be doing better? The beads i'm using in the tupperware are 70%RH beads and they're maintaining RH in the containers. thank you all for this collective wisdom that's been posted here. God bless you all! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

12-10-2021, 08:30 AM	#2
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar Rehab Using the search function and the word, rehydrate yields http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/search...rchid=21432322

12-10-2021, 02:17 PM	#4
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,083 Trading: (21)	Re: Cigar Rehab In my experience when cigars have dried out or been received dry, the tricky part is the wrapper as it can be quiet fragile. So the filler will absorb and expand which will then crack the wrapper especially at the foot. If your able and have desire, I would recommend hydrating in steps, e.g. 65% for a month then 70%. That being said, I opt for cracking the wrappers around the foot and smoke my way through it __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.