Ahhhh..... it's been a while since my last cigar, but here's some info I came across. To rehydrate a cigar, keep topping up with hydrating fluid, the process may take a month or two, but it is possible. I had some pipe tobacco that had gotten very dry, after two months of careful rehydrating, it was back in shape and still tasted good. But you have to take your time and make sure you're not going too fast. If water condenses onto the cigars, they may get some mold or fungus. That would be a disaster, as it may take root in the humidor. In my case, I took a glass mason jar and sealed it us with one of those humidor hydrating sponges in a plastic case thingies. It worked but I had to take my time.

As to my likes, H.Upmans, Excalibers, and there was this one size of the Arturo Fuentes that I absolutely loved. Can't remember the size right now, but it was great. The box was lined with purple fabric.... wish I could remember the name.

As to pipe tobacco, I once had a chance to try a MacBaren that had been aged in 30 yr old whisky. That was some amazing stuff, very amazing. Too bad I couldn't afford it at the time.