Another Ammonia Question

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Tenor CS

So my questions are:

1. Are my cigars ruined now?
2. Is there a way I can find a stick I want to smoke, notice it has an ammonia scent to it, and make it smokable quickly, without waiting years for it to age all of its ammonia-ness out?
3. Is there anything I can do to "air out" my ammonia-tainted cigars?

1. No. Let them stew in their own brew. Less air exchange = better aging.
2. Dry box it for a week or two.
3. If you are aging them, let them sit. If you want to smoke them, open the vino and let it air out daily. Also, dry box or take the box and let them sit out for a few days.

[Tenor CS]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

3. If you are aging them, let them sit.

I am not trying to age my sticks. However, I did go on a huge spending spree when I first started, and then realized that I am one of those guys who really can only handle smoking maybe 1 cigar a week, maybe 2-3 tops. And I go through droughts where I won't smoke for six weeks sometimes. As a result, I can probably go for 3-4 YEARS based on my current stock.