Should cigars be stored in the wrappers?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Should cigars be stored in the wrappers?

Posted: 2/6/2020 6:21:06 PM EDT

I order cigars online and they always come individually wrapped. Should I leave them like that or take them out?

Posted: 2/6/2020 6:42:35 PM EDT

[#1]

Tag for interest.

I’ve been keeping them in the wrapper in the humidor. Seems to be less damage to the wrapper when traveling with sticks.

Posted: 2/6/2020 7:12:32 PM EDT

[#2]

You can leave them in the wrapper and they will be fine. It's much better for traveling with them too. I wish all full boxes came with the sticks individually wrapped. I throw that little Boveda in my traveldor when I hit the road.

Posted: 2/6/2020 7:12:41 PM EDT

[#3]

Ive always heard to leave the wrappers if they have them, have done so, and have never had a problem..... have a few stogies that are 15ish years old in cellophane still, the cello is funky and yellow, but they still smoke fine......

Posted: 2/6/2020 7:59:18 PM EDT

[#4]

I hate to sound pedantic, but wrapper refers to the outer leaf of the cigar, you're talking about the cellophane. Yes, leave it on. It protects the cigar, and still allows it to breathe. I've experimented with cutting off the closed end and trimming it to make an open ended sleeve, but it's more trouble than it's worth.

Posted: 2/8/2020 11:21:50 AM EDT

[#5]

I generally leave them in the cellophane.

Sometimes I'll preemptively unwrap a few that will be smoked soon, or for display purposes in small table top humidors to look nice for guests.

Posted: 2/8/2020 5:11:27 PM EDT

[#6]

I take them out of the cellophane and into the 70/70 humidor. The only exception is any “flavored” cigars - I generally do not care for the flavored cigars but do enjoy the “coffee” or “whiskey” flavored. These I either leave in their cellophane or put them in a sealed zip-loc to keep the flavors from “mingling” or tainting my other cigars. YMMV.

Posted: 2/8/2020 5:33:08 PM EDT

[#7]

Leave them in the cellophane. It helps keep the beetles contained if you get a bad stick.

Posted: 2/8/2020 5:54:28 PM EDT

[#8]

Nothing to be gained by taking them out of the celo. Except making the wrapper more susceptible to damage.

Posted: 2/9/2020 9:35:49 AM EDT

[#9]

Cello breathes so store they how they came.

Posted: 2/20/2020 11:59:24 AM EDT

[#10]

Keep your cigars as they came to you.

Posted: 2/20/2020 2:19:46 PM EDT

[#11]

Absolutely keep them in wrappers if that's the way they came to you. The cello is porous and will not retard the maturation of the cigar. The wrappers offer protection to the wrapper, and the wrapper is everything on a cigar.

Posted: 2/29/2020 10:29:16 PM EDT

[#12]

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Leave them in the cellophane. It helps keep the beetles contained if you get a bad stick.

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This. Keeping them in the celo helps minimize damage, keep the oil in the wrapper, and contain beetles if you are so unfortunate to have to experience that sort of thing.

Posted: 3/19/2020 11:08:37 AM EDT

[#13]

Keep them in the cellophane to protect the cigar wrapper!!! (oh, and what kind of cheap-assed cigars are you guys buying that you have all this experience with beetles?)

Posted: 3/19/2020 1:58:05 PM EDT

[#14]

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Keep your cigars as they came to you.

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Posted: 6/29/2020 11:53:21 PM EDT

[#15]

According to the owner of Perdomo cigars leave the cellophane on and it breathes, says it protects physically the cigar. Other tapes of coverings do not breathe but cellophane will breathe since it's a natural/wood product according to him. News to me.

Posted: 8/8/2020 2:39:05 PM EDT

[#16]

I have kept some both ways, some in the wrapper, some out and can’t tell any difference with either. I believe keeping them in the wrap helps protect them from spreading mold and any cigar beetles That might hatch out.

Posted: 4/16/2021 2:50:57 PM EDT

[#17]

Agree with most posts. Leave wrappers on if they come with it. There is no harm and you can say it is a layer of protection from damaging the wrapper.

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