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Three Cohiba Cigars been sitting in a box

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  • 19-07-2013 3:29pm
    #1
    StickyIcky
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭


    I got three cohiba cigars as a gift about 6-8 months ago. They've been sitting in there presentation / gift box in a cupboard the entire time.

    Here's a pic of the box, well two boxes, one open one closed. It has a very tight fit when the lid closes and when it opens the smell of the cigars is still nice and strong.
    http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/newShop/images/products/5630__big.jpg

    I'm a little worried because I recently bought two cigars and I smoked one right away and it was pleasant and the other one I waited a few weeks before I smoked it and it was very harsh to smoke and not enjoyable at all.

    So I think perhaps three cigars of this caliber should have been kept in a humidor. I'm pretty sure this gift box would have cost a good €70 probably more and I don't want to light one up to discover it's not very nice.

    What would be your suggestion? Should I buy a humidor and put them in it for a for weeks before trying one?

    I've been waiting for a special occasion and I have one coming up in three weeks so want to get this sorted by then.

    Thanks all.


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    #2
    wannabecraig
    Registered Users Posts: 761 ✭✭✭wannabecraig


    Yeah, they're probably pretty dry right now, that's way to long to leave then out of a humidor.
    I'm not sure you can reactivate them, but worth a shot.
    You dont need a humidor just get a Humidity -pack for the box.
    Is there any room in the box? If not get a tupperwear box and a Humidity pack from Fox's or somewhere like that
    and put them in that till humidity gets over 68% (over whatever is suggested for those) and hope for the best.
    http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/index2.php?mod=category&man=529&cat=91
    These regulate pretty good imo.

    I dont think it's worth buying a humidor for 3 cigars.

    That's a nice gift btw.


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    nanook
    Registered Users Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭nanook


    Sticky icky

    It's been out of humidity for a while but in fairness if you are in Ireland even in this weather it's going to be around 55%-60% which is good for storing cigars for long periods of time but temp is also important.

    I keep mine around 20degrees c but I have 4 humidors on the go so its an easy fix for me.
    If you feel they are too dry, they will burn unevenly is a good indicator, get your display case, leave it in your bathroom for a couple of days, not beside the shower/bath but the steam will help to rehydrate them. After a couple of day you will notice a significant difference, providing you are using the bath/shower causing steam. You will see a difference in the outer leaf/wrapper and they will feel different to touch, feel slightly damp. Once this happens. Take them out of the bathroom and leave in a cool dry corner and let them settle, at least 1-2 weeks. After that you are good to go.

    If you are unsure pm me I will be happy to discuss further.

    Enjoy the cohiba's they are one of my favourites.


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