Bords Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 After seeing the dunking video a while back I have been periodically rinsing my cigars (about 1 rinsed for every 5 smoked) and taking mental notes. Not very scientific, but I've definitely noticed a better experience (burn and flavor) from the rinsed sticks. I had a rinsed siglo 6 last night which was transcendental, and have had spotty luck with this cigar normally. These are all cigars stored at 65% long term, 62% short term. I think I am going to become a full time rinser. Anyone else doing this on the reg? Thanks for the tip FOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorPerfecto Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 You're doing this with vintage (20+ years old) sticks, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyBoulevard Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I do this with newer sticks also. On a hot, dry day here in Southern California, a good dunk has eliminated burst wrappers and has made the burn much more even. Works with old stock and new stock. I tend not to do this in winter but I certainly do in the summer. Edit: Its hot and today...my brain is on the fritz...I meant to say above "on cold, dry nights". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokyFontaine Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I feel like this has to be one of those inside jokes on the FOH forum that I'm too new to understand. I'm going to go check out the VIP forum to see if anyone recommends dunking over there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyBoulevard Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, SmokyFontaine said: I feel like this has to be one of those inside jokes on the FOH forum that I'm too new to understand. I'm going to go check out the VIP forum to see if anyone recommends dunking over there. That was my first thought when I initially heard this. Watch the video Rob et al did and see for yourself. Then give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayHabanos Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I have been using the faucet technique- it has overall improved the burn and the taste is marginally better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 @El Presidente, any chance y'all are going to do a follow up FOHrensics video on this topic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Are you guys dunking/rinsing your dried out cigars only, or cigars that are already properly humidified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorPerfecto Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Older sticks only. All are properly humidified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, SenorPerfecto said: Older sticks only. All are properly humidified. I get some good results on dry boxed sticks as well. + on the rare occasions I am smoking out-doors in cold weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astar20 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 At what age is recommended to put them under the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, Astar20 said: At what age is recommended to put them under the water? Trial it yourself on a few cheapies. Do back to back/side by side tasting. Do it on dry boxed and non dry boxed cigars. That makes it easy for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PigFish Posted July 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2019 New smokes, with aged water!!! -LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 New smokes, with aged water!!! -LOLLOL, I was thinking the same thing as I was reading through the thread. Always better with aged water Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATGroom Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I'm a rinser. It sounds dumb until you try it, but once you do the results speak for themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt1 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I only rinse all my sticks with Fiji water from the mouth of a virgin. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumidorJuan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 5 hours ago, PigFish said: New smokes, with aged water!!! -LOL haha and finally...DIET WATER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Here in Hades with the dry summer air it's definitely helpful. No more cracked/exploded unraveling wrappers. Quite a few converts amongst people who've tried it. Best not to share this info with strangers in cigar lounges. Too many know-it-alls think it's dumb. The uninitiated deserve their blown up cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I'll do it pretty often, if the wrapper looks fragile or a little lifeless then it gets a little spa treatment and towel to wear after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I have used this method several times now with great success. On both Old and new sticks alike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanaux Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Since watching the video I'm a daily dunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 If you use dehydrated water, a mixture of 62rH @ 70F, you don't even have to wipe the cigar dry!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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