Cigar Storage

[rsshreck32]

If I store an occasional cigar in a jar with a Boveda, would you recommend taking the cigar out of the wrapper?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

would you recommend taking the cigar out of the wrapper?

That is a much debated issue in the cigar world. I don't, but some swear by removing them. But, those wrappers are exactly air tight, so I don't think it matters much. I just wouldn't want a cigar infected with mold actually touching wrappers of other sticks.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I’ve removed the cellophane from my cigars for the last thirty years before putting them in my humidors. Years ago, cigars usually came in boxes without cellophane. The individual cellophane is a more recent development in the last decade or two, that I believe has to do with the sale of individual cigars in shops so that customers don’t end up contaminating every cigar in a box with their bare (and possibly filthy) hands.

 

[jacot23]

I don’t think it matters either way, BUT I remove the wrappers when I put them in; one less step when I’m ready to smoke one.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

I leave my wrappers on if they come with one. I've not been convinced to do otherwise. Will be watching this thread though.

 

[kcghost]

If they come in cellophane, I leave them on and if they don't then I leave them off.

 

[verporchting]

If they come in cellophane, I leave them on and if they don't then I leave them off.

This ^^^

Beat me to it, but it’s it’s exactly what I do.

 

[theloniousmonkfish]

There's something magical about pulling a cigar from yellowed cellophane.

 

[Rockyrepose]

If they come in cellophane, I leave them on and if they don't then I leave them off.

Same

 

[Egg Shen]

If t

That is a much debated issue in the cigar world. I don't, but some swear by removing them. But, those wrappers are exactly air tight, so I don't think it matters much. I just wouldn't want a cigar infected with mold actually touching wrappers of other sticks.

if they’re airtight then the humidor isn’t going to age them.

There's something magical about pulling a cigar from yellowed cellophane.

I agree, but only from the cigar store

 

[cosmicfolklore]

if they’re airtight then the humidor isn’t going to age them.

it was a typo. I meant to post that they "aren't" exactly air tight. My bad.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I would recommend doing whatever you wish, it won't make a discernible difference. If you plan to take the cigar out and transport it somewhere, leave the cellophane wrapper on to protect the cigar. If you're aging a large number of cigars in a proper humidor, there is likely a slight benefit to removing the wrapper. Again, the vast majority of people would never know the difference after 5 years.

 

[Coreios]

I leave it in just as a layer of protection as to not damage the cigar wrapper. It will still breath through it. If you have multi cigars I think it has a chance of slowing beatles down and maybe you catch it before the whole stash is wiped.

 

[craiginthecorn]

The cellophane wrappers aren't sealed, and are permeable so yes, the humidor's humidity will affect them, albeit a little more gradually.

Good article here:

Should You Remove the Cellophane from Your Cigar? | Havana House

Removing the cellophane wrapper of a cigar has been debated for many years. We explore the benefits of removing and keeping the wrapper, so you can decide which is best for you and your cigars.

www.havanahouse.co.uk

 

[Buckeyestime]

I tend to take the cellophane off when I store my cigars long term. I believe all of my Cuban cigars came without cellophane, for whatever that info is worth.

I do keep a a dozen or so still wrapped to help protect them if I anticipate I might carry them with me to a cookout or vacation.

 

[seanv]

When I smoked cigars I was a cellophane on kind of guy. As stated, I doubt it makes a difference aside from protecting the wrapper from handling

 

[Coreios]

I believe all of my Cuban cigars came without cellophane, for whatever that info is worth.

Cuban cigars aren't what they once were. They cut corners.

 

[zedman05]

Cello is breathable. As much as it seems like a “plastic” or a membrane which doesn’t allow air or moisture in, it will. Not at a very high rate, but it will.
If you have a couple in a jar, with a boveda, that will help keep any moisture from directly contacting the cigar. If the boveda isnt touching, then taking it out of the cello will help age it faster. Stronger, “harsher” cigars can get better with a year or two and become better, if you are not a fan of strength. Just remember; if you don’t like it now, but you bought a few, just keep them and try again in a year.