Old box of gars - how to bring back to life...

matkn293

A friend of mine approached me yesterday and says the he has an old box of ISOM'S (yet to be truly verified) and that he would give them to me. They are in the original package and box never opened. I have no idea what kind they are or how old. My question starts with what would be the first steps to try and recover these if even possible. Throw package and all in the humi? Leave package intact or open? I will post more info if and when I actually see these things. For now my curiosity is peaked.

wwhwang

J.S.

Yes, good advice. Make sure if you are going to try to do it that you slowly raise the RH. Moving it too quickly will crack wrappers. I hope it works out. Post pics if you can I would like to see them!

FireRob

Cigary

As the other brother pointed out if the essential oils are gone you're not going to enjoy the cigar. One cannot bring back those oils even if you bring the cigars back to a proper humidification slowly...it's like reintroducing moisture to a steak that has been dried out for days then slowly adding moisture back to it...it might be juicy but you won't get the flavor you are looking for. Hopefully the box you are talking about wasn't left for more than 6 months..if so then you're going to be disappointed by the taste provoding the cigars werer truly CC's.

FireRob

Cigary

Well FireRob...I've got 45 years of cigar knowledge that says your opinion has no merit and your lack of courtesy pretty much tells me that you have an ego that barely lets your head through the door. If you like cigars that have no oils to them they why don't you start buying machine made cigars..Dutch Masters, Philly Blunts...etc. At the end of the day it's that member who asked the question and if they want to try to condition the cigar where it might have a modicum chance of being a decent smoke...then he doesn't need either of our opinions as he will be the judge of what he likes. While we're on the subject of courtesy...try using it in a gentlemans forum instead of spouting off like a 3rd grader.

FireRob

Until I have time to type all I have to say to your reply. Let me say I am sorry for offending you.

matkn293

Settle, settle. I don't even have the things yet. Who knows if I will actually see them. I hope I do. I am curious. I would imagine they are pretty far gone. We shall see.

0patience

FireRob

Cigary

FireRob

Is that some kind of "gentlemen's" olive branch? I know I have apologized once. I knew I should not have deleted/edited the PM I sent you. You're a real class act and a gentlemens gentlemen, this forum and every one who graces it's pages is so lucky to have you and your 45 years of cigar experience and knowlege of being a gentlemen and all that comes with you. Thank you, for showing me the errors of my way. I am now a better human all because of you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

wwhwang

Guys please just stop. Matkn asked a question so that he would know what to do if he decided that he wanted to rescue the cigars. If he wants to do it and still likes the flavor, then great for him. If he tries it and hates it, he can feel free to toss them or ship to Firerob. Now can we please just stop the butthurt and part from this thread as brothers?

ckrddsmke

As cigars age the oils evaporate and crystallize on the wrapper. Dry or wet. That is called plume or bloom and is sometimes confused with mold. The main concern is the condition of the wrapper. If it is split or cracked that could be a problem. If they have not been humidified you will have to do so slowly. It also depends on how good they were to begin with. Worth a shot if still in the original sealed boxes.

Cigary

who is butt hurt...certainly not me. Asking another member to act like a gentleman shouldn't be such a dastardly thing...it's up to him to act like an adult w/o all of the drama. If the poster wants to send him the cigars...wonderful.