Bords Posted July 3, 2019 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!
SenorPerfecto Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 You're doing this with vintage (20+ years old) sticks, right?
HarveyBoulevard Posted July 3, 2019 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
SmokyFontaine Posted July 3, 2019 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
HarveyBoulevard Posted July 3, 2019 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.
JayHabanos Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 I have been using the faucet technique- it has overall improved the burn and the taste is marginally better.
Chef Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 @El Presidente, any chance y'all are going to do a follow up FOHrensics video on this topic? 1
Chef Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Are you guys dunking/rinsing your dried out cigars only, or cigars that are already properly humidified?
SenorPerfecto Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Older sticks only. All are properly humidified.
El Presidente Posted July 3, 2019 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
Astar20 Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 At what age is recommended to put them under the water?
El Presidente Posted July 3, 2019 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
Popular Post PigFish Posted July 3, 2019 Popular Post Posted July 3, 2019 New smokes, with aged water!!! -LOL 5
LLC Posted July 4, 2019 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
ATGroom Posted July 4, 2019 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
mt1 Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 I only rinse all my sticks with Fiji water from the mouth of a virgin. 1 1
HumidorJuan Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 5 hours ago, PigFish said: New smokes, with aged water!!! -LOL haha and finally...DIET WATER 1
feral Posted July 4, 2019 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.
CaptainQuintero Posted July 4, 2019 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
Chucko8 Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 I have used this method several times now with great success. On both Old and new sticks alike
PigFish Posted July 4, 2019 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
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