Quote Originally Posted by va_alleycat
The Cigars themselves look well made with very smooth even colored natural wrappers. I am pretty sure they were some boutique brand that appeared during the cigar boom so insufficient aging very likely. I can let them sit as long as necesary if it is an aging issue. Should I take the tops off the tubes so the ammonia can more easily dissipate?

Taking the tops off would insure that they get lots of moisture, but if they are already moist there is no need to remove the top I dont think.