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Eagle · 09-25-2007, 10:06 AM

I have about 15 cigars that have been in the dry box for about two weeks and the draw is still to hard to smoke. How long should I give them before I just trash the dam things.

scubadoo97 · 09-25-2007, 02:18 PM

How do they feel? Are they wet, spongy or dry and firm? I think by now if they are not opening up they most likely are not over humidified and are just plugged as a result of poor rolling.

Skystorm82 · 09-25-2007, 02:20 PM

Do those tools that are used to fix draw problems not really work? If they're otherwise good cigars, I'd try that before trashing them.

big ben · 09-25-2007, 06:09 PM

I have found that long term is the best. I have about 40 tight cigars in a humidor that is kept around 58% that are becoming smoke-able after about a year. The few I have tried tasted great, so don't give up, just forget about them for a while.

Skystorm82 · 09-25-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by big ben

I have found that long term is the best. I have about 40 tight cigars in a humidor that is kept around 58% that are becoming smoke-able after about a year. The few I have tried tasted great, so don't give up, just forget about them for a while.

This is probably stupid...but how do you know the cigar has too tight of a draw before you even try smoking it?

maduro4me · 09-25-2007, 10:40 PM

Usually you have to give it the squeeze test to check for hard spots, but that doesn't always work on dried out cigars as they will crack and break.

I would clip the the cap and test draw on the cigar. If it is clogged you can poke it or trash it. If its not clogged let it sit in a prepaired humidor and let it rest.

I have done this with good results as it cures quicker if clipped and unwrapped.

Good Luck

Eagle · 09-26-2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Skystorm82

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Originally Posted by big ben

I have found that long term is the best. I have about 40 tight cigars in a humidor that is kept around 58% that are becoming smoke-able after about a year. The few I have tried tasted great, so don't give up, just forget about them for a while.

This is probably stupid...but how do you know the cigar has too tight of a draw before you even try smoking it?

I always clip and draw before I light up to check and see if the draw is ok so I don't waist a cigar.

These are not spongy! They feel like they are dry and ready to smoke

I will give them some more time and see what happens. Thank all for you for your replys.

Rob G · 09-26-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

I always clip and draw before I light up to check and see if the draw is ok so I don't waist a cigar.

That's what I do as well.

Skystorm82 · 09-26-2007, 11:02 AM

Guess I should have done that with a 5 Vegas Miami I had that was plugged to hell. Oh well...at least I know better for next time.

rdking · 09-26-2007, 05:54 PM

Have had great luck with these for opening up a tight draw

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=38

They take a little practice to learn how to use, but after a few sticks you never have to suffer through a tight draw again - or trash an otherwise good smoke.

Mark

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"Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

09-25-2007, 10:06 AM	#1
Eagle Club Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hope Mills NC Posts: 1,607	Dry box I have about 15 cigars that have been in the dry box for about two weeks and the draw is still to hard to smoke. How long should I give them before I just trash the dam things.

09-25-2007, 02:18 PM	#2
scubadoo97 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,032	How do they feel? Are they wet, spongy or dry and firm? I think by now if they are not opening up they most likely are not over humidified and are just plugged as a result of poor rolling. __________________ You can't lay on the beach and drink rum all day if you don't start in the morning

09-25-2007, 06:09 PM	#4
big ben Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edgewater, Florida Posts: 1,544	I have found that long term is the best. I have about 40 tight cigars in a humidor that is kept around 58% that are becoming smoke-able after about a year. The few I have tried tasted great, so don't give up, just forget about them for a while. __________________ Go STEELERS!!!! Member of the 2006 Noob Coalition (06NC) RIP Myron cope, a Steeler Legend "I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert.

09-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
maduro4me Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 106	Usually you have to give it the squeeze test to check for hard spots, but that doesn't always work on dried out cigars as they will crack and break. I would clip the the cap and test draw on the cigar. If it is clogged you can poke it or trash it. If its not clogged let it sit in a prepaired humidor and let it rest. I have done this with good results as it cures quicker if clipped and unwrapped. Good Luck __________________ "The fate of all mankind I fear, is in the hands of fools "- King Crimson

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09-25-2007, 02:20 PM	#3
Skystorm82 Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 63	Do those tools that are used to fix draw problems not really work? If they're otherwise good cigars, I'd try that before trashing them.

09-26-2007, 11:02 AM	#9
Skystorm82 Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 63	Guess I should have done that with a 5 Vegas Miami I had that was plugged to hell. Oh well...at least I know better for next time.

09-26-2007, 05:54 PM	#10
rdking Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 492	Have had great luck with these for opening up a tight draw http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=38 They take a little practice to learn how to use, but after a few sticks you never have to suffer through a tight draw again - or trash an otherwise good smoke. Mark Favorite Quote: "Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."