How to restore dry Cigars

You let your cigars in your car under the sun or you found some old cigars in your mother's attic. Here is a tutorial on how to restore them!
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[@birddog2017]

I use a clean jar with about 3-4 drops of distilled water on a small clean cloth. Put the dry cigar in the jar for 24 hours. Smoke and enjoy.

[@johneith5158]

Do you put the clean cloth around the jar or around the cigar ?

[@birddog2017]

@@johneith5158 Sorry, I wasn't clear. You put the cloth in the jar, but it must not touch the cigar.

[@ryandidthis]

The shower tip is an interesting one. Thanks!

[@long-timelistenerfirst-t-us2yy]

cigars are surprisingly resilient things!

[@dianebolton4390]

I've used the ziplock bag thing but with just a little twist. I would put 3 or 4 cigars unwrapped in the bag and then put a slice of bread in the bag and zip it up. in a couple of day the bread gets dried out and the wrappers began to soften. If they are not yet smoke able repeat. i know it sounds strange but i've done it several times. We do the same thing with homemade cookies when they get hard. We usually only have whole wheat around the kitchen and that kinds of gives the smoke a mild nutty flavor.

[@MGM_Think]

Oh man! a cigar with bread notes and taste like breakfast, that's the dream.

[@mjproebstle]

good tips, and love the choice of theivery corporation for ambient sounds....:)

[@skinnyjeens5521]

Schizophrenic Anarchist moment^

[@shellbacksclub]

i am literally smikong a Montecristo that i recieved over a year ago that has sat in its box without plastic wrapping. It's still the greatest cigar I've ever had and burns beautifully. If ur cigar is too old, you'll know it. count the loss and move on to the next!

[@billdakelski]

@BlueFlame1365 I think you are incorrect, the optimum range for bacteria is up to 140 f (60c). The temp in a shower room would be below that probably 100f at most. (note this is not live steam like a teakettle would create at 212f ). As the moisture is collected into the cigars it would likely cool slightly probably 20 or 30 f putting it at the exact optimum temp for bacterial development of 80 to 100f (32c).

[@ghostf779]

I purchased a cigar box with 2 old cuban cigars in it (at least he says they're cubans) I only paid $2 at a yard sale... I figured the cigars were a bust but the box was beautiful. figured the cigars were ok for looks, but now that I read you can restore cigars I'm interested. 2 things though. The cigars are in plastic sleeves if trying to re hydrate them do I take the plastic off(I figure I do but don't want to make a mistake as I've never done this before), and the man says the cigars are around 25 years old. is there a time limit to how long a cigar is worthless or is it still repairable. they look in good condition other than the fact they're dried out. I wouldn't bee all that sad if I can't/shouldn't restore them... even for looks it's nice to have.

[@Loogielicker69]

Jason Dinobile You can return them to smokeable condition, HOWEVER, the natural oils and flavoring will have dried out. You can't replace these, so the taste and charm of the cigar is forever gone. You won't get that "Cuban" experience, but you will be able to return them to their proper humidity, and they will smoke like a regular cigar. Dry cigars go up like tissue paper and burn terribly. the cellophane just keeps the cigars humid until you can get them into a humidifier. in cellophane they're good for a month at max. you should throw your cigars in the humidor the second you get the box. never keep them in an unhumidified box. if you have a humidor big enough to fit a box of Cigars, you can throw the whole box in the

[@Abhikpr.]

Boveda packs is def the easiest with an acrylic sealed jar, Ziploc or even a sealed tupper ware box in my opinion

[@angeldaisymarrero3073]

I think I like the zip bag method of restoring some old cigars. I think I may follow that method because it's easier and quick. I do have some cigars I bought many years ago and kept in an ammo box. I check on them from time to time and did find just a few that did get old, dry and hard. I just threw them out. Others are still fine a smokable and good thing I kept the cellophane wrapper on them to help protect them. Cellophane wrappers did get discolored from the tobacco after all those years stored in the ammo box.

[@ScrubsTheNewcomers]

This man has flawless skin. Damn

[@il-conte]

Here is a new method to restore them quick, if you have no time to wait for days: You need one of those vegetable steamers, that you use in a pot with a quarter inch of water at the bottom. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the fire and wait 30 seconds (uncovered) to release out most of the steam. Now, put the cigar in the pot, on the steamer and close the lid. 30-60 minutes in there and your cigar is ready!

[@jean-frustre8594]

AKA Your are the Cigar God !! Thx !!!

[@tedvoise7964]

moist towelette in a mason jar,left on a room heat vent or in morning sun,sit for 24 hrs and even the oils are rejuvenated

[@JuanManuel-kj9fu]

hey man, i've moved out of my flat about 7 years ago, and yesterday a was check some old boxes i forgot on my storage, and i found 3 cohibas on a portable wooden humidor. they are DRY, i've places them into a ziplock bag with one of those portable water bags, will they be ok to smoke ? do the oils become rancid or something ?

[@thomas-ci8sl]

How did it turn out? And what kind of portable water bag are you talking about.

[@timothyjohn9412]

I ended up taking a shower with my cigars and they are absolutely soaked… How can I try them out with out ruining them?

[@NeptuneCigar]

@andyslaybids Well you can but make sure you monitor the humidity so it doesn't go over 70%. Also try to use PG solution to avoid fungus and bacteria.

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

I smoked cigars a few years ago but during COVID I stopped. I have a humidor full of cigars.. My sister passed from the decease, and out of concern I never went back. Years later I still have those cigars and I have decided to smoke again. My old cigars of course, are all dried up and are, for the most part, lost. Maybe they can be brought back. I'll just have to go through that process and see what happens.

[@NeptuneCigar]

Good luck!

[@selfmademagic]

really? do you cut them before blowing into them? seems like the easiest way to get them working again...

[@billdakelski]

Dry cigars crack if in too much moisture. Turning cigars good idea. 70% for dry sticks, is too high they often crack. 70% is ok for a normal humidor. Put dry cigars in 60% for about 3 weeks then move to 70%. long term 65% To open a humidor in a shower room is a really, bad idea. The humidity there is near 100%. and is the likely bacteria laden. People go to great lengths to isolate cigars in humidors with distilled or purified water for the express purpose of keeping out mold and bacteria.

[@TabrezKhan-eb7wh]

So if I shower everyday take dem in fr two weeks ?

[@steveamerla5258]

Should I take the cigars out of the plastic wrap they are in?

[@NeptuneCigar]

It is better to leave them on to protect against fluctuations in humidity.

[@biggmatt2000]

I love the opening songs in this video. Would it happen to have the track information?

[@poymenov]

Wouldn't the cigar take the smell of the plastic beg???

[@Amywazwaz06]

Thanks for the tips.

[@4wangtip]

I love that humidor. Can you tell me make and model? Thank you for the rehydration tips.

[@NeptuneCigar]

It is the Bally Humidor www.neptunecigar.com/pr/100cigar_bally_glass_top_humidor.aspx

[@flipbacklip]

how about vintage cigars? if they have been neglected for a really long time and totally dried out.. worth saving?

[@NeptuneCigar]

They are really hard to restore once they've been dried out. It can be done, and they will be smokeable, but not as good as when they were fresh. The trick to restoring is to increase humidity very gradually.

[@tm77kea]

what about the quality of the cigar ? It is all lost , all the oil , the taste everything ... or not ?

[@LuzzieNormand]

Some is lost, but not all.

[@DagothDaddy]

just turned 18 and I am interested in Cigars what are some good Brands to start with ? money is no issue.

[@tiltrotor22]

Rocky Patel, Padilla, & Padron. CAO is good as well, their MX2 is the best.

[@grmk1b]

The Cohiba Nicaragua is a REALLY great smoke that's not too strong of a flavor for a beginner. Some of the expensive brands pride themselves on super bold flavor, which is way too peppery for most. Montecristo also makes plenty with a ton of thick rich smoke, without being overly strong. Whatever you buy, make sure you take the time to store them right.

[@shielz2k9]

Romeo Y Juliet is a good start (No 1 or No 2). They are nicely prices depending on where in the world you are (not expensive mid-range) But they are a fantastic smoke.

[@MichaelJohnson-kx3ln]

Just rub em down with oil o lay, or co co butter kid.

[@andyslaybids]

any way to just put a sponge next to them or something?

[@NintendoGamez24]

Would glycerin work?

[@donkeykong384]

padron... not sure which series, but they look like either the "64 anniversary edition or no 45 maduro

[@paulsingh9043]

Good to know!...👍🏾

[@NeptuneCigar]

Yes It is the 45 Maduro, good eye!

[@weslegna]

I want to know how to keep cigars from QUICKLY drying when left in a car.. I can’t figure it out :( (Davidoff minis gold)

[@luzholguin9013]

If you absolutely have to leave them in the car (not recommended) then you need to keep them inside a travel humidor with humidification.

[@weslegna]

@@luzholguin9013 hey I appreciate the reply! They are minis I’m trying to keep.. cigarillos really.. perhaps I need to do a few science experiments! It’s very hot and humid here..

[@luzholguin9013]

@@weslegna Neptune sells humidor travel bags that you can use, or just a zip lock bag with a Neptune pillow or 8 gram Boveda pack will do the trick.

[@weslegna]

@@luzholguin9013 thanks again! I will compare and let you know :) I have a feeling with the Florida humidity this will be tough!

[@afv571]

i love ur vids man

[@helgevig]

why not keep cigars in the fridge? I bet they'd get rehumidated too, if you leave 'em in there for a few days.. no?

[@MakY19P3rU]

so is not necessary to have a humidor. I just need to keep them in the box with a wet towel and take with me every time I shower. thank you

[@sleepypipit9631]

Whats about old cigars from my grandpa can those be rescued ?

[@pbplyr]

What about if theyre wrapped up in individual plastic wrappers?

[@long-timelistenerfirst-t-us2yy]

the fridge dries things out, not humidify.

[@DanielHennessy]

Thanks!!

[@LADCUS]

Does this also work with tobacco?

[@miz1543]

Humidity from the shower is good? What about the fact that it's not distilled and you get all those minerals from the tap water mist? I like your other methods but that one is a bust for me imo.

[@LuzzieNormand]

When water evaporates, the minerals are left behind. The reason we say distilled water only on the humidifiers is because the sediments left after the water evaporates affect the humidifier, not the cigars. Some minerals, like sulfur, may also have a bad smell which you wouldn't want in your cigars.

[@miz1543]

Thanks Luzzie for clearing that up for me.

[@oldiesgeek1]

Does it make any difference whether your shower water is hard or soft?

[@helgevig]

hmm ok, thanks. I thought I'd heard of someone putting an open tobacco pouch in the fridge to humidify it, but maybe that wasn't right.

[@FEWGEE1]

That last "tip" is absolutely horrible advice.

[@geraldmardiska4360]

thank you cause i have a limited edition cigar thats been sitting for ahwile and i want to smoke it...

[@N1H1L9]

Man, the cigars in my newsagent are decades old and would probably collapse into dust if I squeezed one. Blow a few lungfulls of air through them and bingo- springy as a spaniel and twice as tasty. Why all these poncy products?

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

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