You put them in your humidor, right? Is the humidor not maintained? Having a hard time following you on this one...

Also, it's been almost 12 years...

I don't want to unwrap them until I have a firm plan of attack if they are dry. I want to be able to move quick to re-hydrate if that is possible.

You’re looking at a few months most likely.

Also, cigars can sometimes get to the point of no return.

Finally, dad is not happy with you....

When's the last time they were properly cared for?

What kind of cigars?

They're in the humidor....just unwrap them alread

Unknown history/Kind of cigars - My buddy is an avid Cigar fan and has several brands he likes, was giving me some to try.

Cared for last - 2 weeks ago

Thank you. I will do that this evening and see what condition we are working with.

Hopefully not a complete loss.

I only ask what kind, because a half dozen 2 dollar cigars isn't really worth a whole lot of time and effort.

A half dozen unicorns might warrant a little more concern/effort

This is correct advice but you could use the express method: Put the cigars and one head of lettuce in the microwave for 60 seconds on the popcorn setting.

I was hoping to let this one slide

what da............

Et tu Brute.....

Ah, the lettuce is the key though. Romaine is best. :-"

Saw a thread once about using a microwave to remove moisture from a too-moist cigar quickly, so you can smoke it right now instead of waiting a long time for it to shed the excess moisture.

I think it was cutting, then nuking 10 seconds on high, then blowing OUT (never IN!) through the cigar which causes visible steam to leave the foot (that's moisture leaving!). Let cool a few minutes. Repeat until no visible steam comes out. Then wait a few more minutes, light and smoke.

I tried it on too-moist sticks. It does seem to work, they smoked more easily and drier, which is pretty cool.

It's an odd technque, right up there in high oddness level with the technique of "holding it vertically so no water can get in the foot, hold an uncut cigar under running tap water, roll dry on a paper towel, wait a few minutes, then cut, light and smoke." That one's verrrrry interesting and definitely changes the experience, usually for the better, believe it or not.

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I don't think they'd dry up wrapped in plastic in two weeks. I hope not, UPS lost a shipment from the bid and it took that long to get here. 🤦