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Q & A: Wetting Your Cigars?

Q.
I read somewhere that some people rinse their cigars under water. Is that as crazy as I think it is or is there some reasoning behind it?

2/19/16 | by HC of White Lake, MI

A.
​​​As crazy as it sounds, there are a few proponents of this technique. Min Ron Nee, one of the world's foremost authority on cigars and collecting/ aging, has stated he sometimes employs "cigar wetting" to enhance a cigar's flavor and intensity. It entails simply placing the cigar under a running tap for a few seconds, carefully ensuring even water distribution along the wrapper while avoiding contact with the filler tobacco. Experiments here at CIGAR.com have resulted in the overall opinion of nothing wrong with "cigar wetting" if done correctly, but the potential problems outweigh the perceived benefits including an uneven burn that may require more effort to stay lit.

by Tim

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