Strange smell in my cigar

punkrawk_99

A couple days ago I smoked a Nica Libre that I've had resting in my humi for the last three months. When I pulled it out of the cello and took a big sniff, it had a faint ammonia smell to it. It didn't affect the taste of the cigar, but I don't remember any other cigar smelling like that. Has anyone else heard of a cigar smelling like ammonia before?

kuzi16

yes. this is common for cigars that have been pushed out before the proper aging/fermentation is complete. this isnt a problem in the big picture. if you have more just let them sit for a few months. they should be as intended within 6-12 months.

stephen_hannibal

I don't think I would have smoked something that smells like old pee.

Matt Marvel

What's worse is when you get the taste. Like kuzi said, just let them rest for awhile.

nightmaremike31

Hawk55

yeah, I have experienced that on two Nica Libre also..needless to say they will rest for a year or so before trying them again.