Posted: 1/12/2025 4:28:29 PM EDT
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Pretty much what title says. I’m not a huge cigar smoker but occasional. Have a small wooden humidor that I’ve re-seasoned and have a Boveda 72 pack in it. Might have a total of 20 sticks of varying types. Some in cellophane and others in tubes. Have looked online and see pro’s and con’s for both leaving and taking cellophane off. Just looking for the hives advice. |
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That size humidor i would leave them on. I have tubs “ tupperdores” i take them off sometimes for aging boxes that i dont plan on touching for a year or more. Aksum Punch fire dragons CAO flatheads 601 Don Pepin Gracia Fuente 858 Perdomo 20 yr. |
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On. At least until it’s close to time to smoke. I keep a small humidor with my “to be smoked soon” stash in it & I keep them naked. Usually just 3-5 sticks separated by cedar dividers. Then a day or two before smoking I move them to a dry box. A little labor intensive for some but for me it’s all part of the ritual & I enjoy it. |
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| I typically smoke in the $10-$15 range, very rarely delving into the ultra premium. I finally sprung the $40+ price tag for an Atabey and was just kinda saving it for a special occasion. They come in cello now, but at that time, they didn't. When I took it out to smoke it, it basically just exploded in my hands. You might not have much trouble with uncello-ed broadleaf or San Andres wrapped cigars, but a thin CT will absolutely get beat up laying on bare cedar. Cello on, for storage, for me. If I dry box something before I smoke, the cello comes off first, but itll sit for a day at the most. |
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I used to take them off, but after a while I started leaving them on. They don't effect aging, and will help keep your sticks from damage, including cracks/spits on the foot. I also like it when I'm pulling out a well aged smoke and the cello is dark amber showing the age of the stick. |