To cello or not to cello...this is my question

[steelcitysmoker]

Greetings All!

First time poster here. I've been smoking for about two years now and have a question in regards to cellophane. Some cigar smokers I know insist in keeping their smokes in the cello when aging them. Others tell me that the cellophane hinders the aging/marrying process, because air and moisture has a difficult time reaching the tobacco.

Can the rest of you share your experience with me on this?

Thanks,

steelcitysmoker

 

[Wasch_24]

:welcome:

If it comes in cello it stays in cello as far as I am concerned.

 

[Greg]

:welcome:

Cello off! I don't like the way it looks, that's my opinion.

 

[tubaman]

Welcome to BOTL!

I used to be a part of the camp that advocated removing the cello so that the cigar can "breathe" and get the proper humidity. I have since changed my philosophy to keeping the cello on, and here is why.

First, keeping the cello on will help to keep the sticks from getting damaged. That is more important when you are storing your cigars loose in a smaller humidor. If you have a large humi and are storing them in boxes, this is less important.

Second, the cello is not impenetrable. Humidity will get into the cigars, and if they have been stored properly, there is no reason they will not maintain their proper humidity level. If the cello does indeed hinder the humidity from getting in, it will also work to keep the humidity in the cigar once placed inside the cello, don't you think.

Third, the proof is in the taste. I have had many cigars with 20 plus years on them that have been stored in cello. I do not notice any diminishment of taste. On the contrary, they probably hold in their flavor more. That is why I like to buy tubos when I can. I keep them in the tubes as airtight as I can.

JMHO!

 

[Greg]

Welcome to BOTL!

I used to be a part of the camp that advocated removing the cello so that the cigar can "breathe" and get the proper humidity. I have since changed my philosophy to keeping the cello on, and here is why.

First, keeping the cello on will help to keep the sticks from getting damaged. That is more important when you are storing your cigars loose in a smaller humidor. If you have a large humi and are storing them in boxes, this is less important.

Second, the cello is not impenetrable. Humidity will get into the cigars, and if they have been stored properly, there is no reason they will not maintain their proper humidity level. If the cello does indeed hinder the humidity from getting in, it will also work to keep the humidity in the cigar once placed inside the cello, don't you think.

Third, the proof is in the taste. I have had many cigars with 20 plus years on them that have been stored in cello. I do not notice any diminishment of taste. On the contrary, they probably hold in their flavor more. That is why I like to buy tubos when I can. I keep them in the tubes as airtight as I can.

JMHO!

Good post my man!

 

[Greg]

Actually, this is what is called a 'Quality Post'.

 

[Wasch_24]

Actually, this is what is called a 'Quality Post'.

Hmmm, I thought Tuba's was a little bit higher quality then your's.


:rofl:

 

[Greg]

I fall into the 'cello off' crowd based purely on aesthetics. I HATE cello!!!!!!!! :rofl:

 

[jrohrer]

welcome to the site bro!!!


I agree with todd...how they come is how their stored!

 

[djs134]

Welcome Bro! And I agree with the "Come in cello? Stay in cello!" camp. Well put Tubadude!

 

[AZsteelman]

The Tubadude knoweth of what he speaketh

 

[djs134]

.... as Yoda would say "Know he what speak, he does!".....oops wrong thread!

 

[CWS]

Always took it out of the cello. I know the cello breathes. I know it keeps them safer. I just don't like cello.

 

[Electric Sheep]

Cello doesn't bother me the slightest. I just leave it on...figure it helps keep the cigars from getting damaged.

 

[indyrob]

Damn it Kevin! You beat me to the punch.

Cello is permeable and will keep your sticks in good con....no need to reiterate what the Kevinator already typed out.

Great Q&A!

 

[Headbanger]

First, :welcome:

Second, What Tubaman says, end of discussion.

 

[MichiganM]

Yep! Cello on is fine. Keeps the wrappers in great shape.

Cello off is fine too.

Personal Preference.

 

[Terrasco]

I love my sticks to be naked. Nothing like looking into a full humidor of naked sticks. They don't call it cigar porn for nothing.

That being said, I have moved into the cello crowd. IMHO it is better to leave the cello to protect the sticks and regulate humidity.

 

[tedski]

Welcome to BOTL. :waving:

I've read all the discussions on this subject ... going as far back as 1492 when Christopher Columbus first discovered the cello plant growing in the Bahamas. Fidel Castro was the chief of the Arawak indian tribe back then and really advocated wrapping everything up in this protective substance. Chris took the cello back to Europe and showed it to his friends the Earl of Saran, the Duke of Sandwich and the Prince of Ziplock. I'm sure you've heard of all the new and useful products that came from those guys.

As for me ... I generally remove the cello from my cigars prior to smoking. :glassesgr

 

[Electric Sheep]

:rolling: That's awesome!

I will have to remember that story next time I hear the cello question!