Ammonia Smell Hurt Other Cigars?

[rjfunk]

I just got a box of Monte 2s from Jan. '08 production that seem to be giving off a strong ammonia smell. If I put them in my desktop humidor with my other cigars, will the ammonia smell leach into the other cigars and taint the flavor?

[Colt45]

» I just got a box of Monte 2s from Jan. '08 production that seem to be

» giving off a strong ammonia smell. If I put them in my desktop humidor

» with my other cigars, will the ammonia smell leach into the other cigars

» and taint the flavor?

I'm no expert, but I don't think it will be a problem. It sounds like they are still "off gassing" -

which I do find a bit curious, given aged tobaccos and hopefully proper fermentation.

If possible, I would keep them in their box, and let them do their thing.

Others may be able to give you more concrete advice.

[cigarros]

I had same cigars. I have placed them in the humidor and a month later they became normal. It has not affected on other cigars in anyway. Don't worry, all will be OK!