Can I restore a dried out cigar?
| 19 Jun 2014 | 12:22
A dried out cigar can be restored, but it does take time. First, remove them from their tubes or wrappers, place them into a ziplock bag and seal it. Cut the bag with many little holes, then place the first bag (containing the cigars) into a second, larger ziplock bag along with a sponge moistened with distilled water. Seal the second bag. Rotate the cigars 25% every few days, so that the entire wrapper is exposed to the humidity.
Repeat this process for a month. Once the cigars have regained their normal sponginess, they can be returned to the humidor, but should remain there for another 9-12 months to allow enough time for the tobaccos to reach their proper balance.