I haven't been smoking for very long so if this is a dumb question please bare with me. This friend of mine and I have been having this running argument about to unwrap your cigars before putting them into your humidor or not. I unwrap them because I believe that they won't get proper humidification unless they are, nor will they properly age unless they are unwrapped, but my friend thinks I am wrong.
The cello wrappers breath. If they didn't, there would be a lot of mold or dried cigar problems. They are there to protect the cigar. If the manufacturer puts on a cello, I leave it on.
I think most will tell you it doesn't matter. Cellophane though is semi-permeable, and does not pass air and water vapor very well.
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I say leave 'em be. Cellophane adds a measure of protection from both swings in humidity and getting jostled around. It might slow the aging process slightly, but not enough to matter, IMO.
I was a firm believer of keeping the cello on until a few weeks ago. I had a bunch of Punch GC sitting in the cello right next to my humi device for a couple of months. When I decided to smoke one - it was bone dry! Meanwhile the Padron 3000 (also in the cello) right next to them were just fine.
If you keep your cigars in a humidor - there is nothing to protect the cigars from, but you run the risk to dry them out - so take it off. Correct me if I'm wrong, but most of the premium cigars come naked.
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Gespinoza is right when he says it is a matter of preference. I take all of mine out of the cello. Why? I don't know. I always have from the first time I bought a cigar with the cellophane on it.
It is up to you.
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Leave them on, even when you smoke. If they also have a cedar sleeve or ribbon its a extra bonus. The tubos are hard to light though . . .
In all seriousness its just what you prefer. The cello protects the cigar, but from what I read retards ageing. If you are buying for long term storage like Opus, take em off. If you are buying for a trip in 2 weeks leave em on for the extra protection. My 2 cents.
Gespinoza is right when he says it is a matter of preference. I take all of mine out of the cello. Why? I don't know. I always have from the first time I bought a cigar with the cellophane on it.
