Cigar boxes into humidor

[charlief1975]

I'm a pretty slow smoker, so I purchase probably a box every 4 years or so. If the cigars come wrap in plastic, are they supposed to be removed from the plastic wrap before going into the humidor?

 

[torotoro]

It is totally a matter of personal preference. As a long time member of several cigar forums, I can tell you that this is an age old perennial question on those forums that is rarely answered seriously (initially anyway) by FOGs. Some subscribe to the theory that it is better to remove the cello for long term aging. Others feel that it is better to leave it on because it does breathe but does not lead to premature loss of the oils (which carries the taste), resulting in "yellow cello" (a good thing). Many say that it is merely a matter of preference but if you are going to be moving them around, say in your pocket or during travel, it is best to leave the cello on to protect the cigars wrapper leaf. In any event, if you want to start a ruckus join a forum such as Herfer's Paradise or Cigar Weekly and pose this quentisential newbie question in a thread titled "cello on or off?". Then get some popcorn, sit back and have a good howl! Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

 

[acidboy]

4 years? Perhaps you shouldn't buy a whole box.

 

[MCsommerreid]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

4 years? Perhaps you shouldn't buy a whole box.

On the contrary. Assuming he has a good humidor and does upkeep and buys quality smokes the last couple of smokes from that box will be awesome.

Nothing beats a properly aged cigar.

 

[torotoro]

funny, I had the same thoughts above in the same sequence!

 

[torotoro]

then, on the other hand, after re-reading the original post, I'm not sure if the question is about whole boxes being stored or single sticks.

If you're talking about boxes, it is generally held that for serious long term aging (10+ years) its best to leave the shrink wrap plastic on the boxes during storage.

 

[larryr]

Originally Posted by torotoro

It is totally a matter of personal preference. As a long time member of several cigar forums, I can tell you that this is an age old perennial question on those forums that is rarely answered seriously (initially anyway) by FOGs. Some subscribe to the theory that it is better to remove the cello for long term aging. Others feel that it is better to leave it on because it does breathe but does not lead to premature loss of the oils (which carries the taste), resulting in "yellow cello" (a good thing). Many say that it is merely a matter of preference but if you are going to be moving them around, say in your pocket or during travel, it is best to leave the cello on to protect the cigars wrapper leaf. In any event, if you want to start a ruckus join a forum such as Herfer's Paradise or Cigar Weekly and pose this quentisential newbie question in a thread titled "cello on or off?". Then get some popcorn, sit back and have a good howl! Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

absolutely correct, personal preference

 

[torotoro]

what's a Connie?

 

[dkzzzz]

If you’re referring to cigars that each come individually wrapped in plastic then the answer is : "It does not matter". Those are machine made cigars. Aging them is like aging 3 dollar wine. I would not recommend smoking them either.

 

[torotoro]

Originally Posted by dkzzzz

If you’re referring to cigars that each come individually wrapped in plastic then the answer is : "It does not matter". Those are machine made cigars. Aging them is like aging 3 dollar wine. I would not recommend smoking them either.

totally untrue. If yoy don't really know about cigars, I don't think it's fair to someone asking a serious question to bother posting to the thread.

considerata:

Opus
Davidoff Milleneum
AVO Domaine
Padon (regular line)

The above is just off the top of my head. All these are highly regarded by serious cigar smokers. They all are totally hand made and are presented in cello and, except the Padron, which is one of my non-Cuban faves, retail over $10 a pop in most areas.

 

[dkzzzz]

Originally Posted by torotoro

totally untrue. If yoy don't really know about cigars, I don't think it's fair to someone asking a serious question to bother posting to the thread.

considerata:

Opus
Davidoff Milleneum
AVO Domaine
Padon (regular line)

The above is just off the top of my head. All these are highly regarded by serious cigar smokers. They all are totally hand made and are presented in cello and, except the Padron, which is one of my non-Cuban faves, retail over $10 a pop in most areas.

I should have specified I was talking about Cuban cigars only.

 

[torotoro]

http://www.cigars-review.org/Romeo-y...ales-Finos.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/Romeo-y...-Perfectos.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/Partagas-Chicos_p2.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/Partagas-Mille-Fleurs.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/Partagas-Perfectos.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/Partaga...r-Partagas.htm

http://www.cigars-review.org/H-Upmann-Petit-Upmann.htm

 

[charlief1975]

Originally Posted by MCsommerreid

On the contrary. Assuming he has a good humidor and does upkeep and buys quality smokes the last couple of smokes from that box will be awesome.

Nothing beats a properly aged cigar.



I have a good humidor. Last week I smoked the last of a box of Romeo & Julieta Churchills that buddy that has a job with connections brought me from Cuba. Got the box in 1999. That last smoke was amazing.

 

[larryr]

Originally Posted by charlief1975

I have a good humidor. Last week I smoked the last of a box of Romeo & Julieta Churchills that buddy that has a job with connections brought me from Cuba. Got the box in 1999. That last smoke was amazing.

One of my favorite cigars. Not to overpowering and great flavor

 

[charlief1975]

Originally Posted by larryr

One of my favorite cigars. Not to overpowering and great flavor


My favorite smoke too. Only wish I could easily get some more.