Expert: Bill Finck Jr. - 8/24/2007

Question
I have had a Romeo y Julieta churchill en tubo (in the metal tube) for a little over a week.  Do you think it is very dried out?  I am very amateur at cigars.  If it is dried out, is there any way to rejuvenate it if I don't have a humidor?

Thanks in advance,

Fred

Answer
Fred,
The cigar should be fine. Since it is in a tube you can easily remove it, check it and replace it, so why not do that? Simply lightly squeeze the cigar between your thumb and fingers - it should have a slight "give" to it. If instead it is hard then it is dry. You can also hold the cigar up next to your ear and give it a light squeeze - if you hear a cracking sound it is dry. To rejuvenate a dry cigar simply place it in a humidor (or zip lock bag if you don't have a humidor) with some sort of humidification device. It will eventually absorb moisture and be ready to smoke. You can purchase a disposable humidifier for around $1 from you local tobacconist (ask for Madelaine brand) or if you can't find them we sell them through our mail order company www.finckcigarcompany.com or (800) 221-0638.
Let me know if you have other questions.