Cello?

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Originally Posted by Herf N Turf

I buy cellophane in bulk so can wrap my Cubans. If you have a popular B&M, do like I do, scrounge the waste bins for discarded cello and use to wrap the ones you get without it. Tatuajes benefit tremendously from double-cello and all my Opus X wear four layers!

Too much cello is never enough!

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that's a great idea...wait...
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I'm too lazy to remove the cello from every cigar before I introduce it to the humidor.

Seriously, cellophane is somewhat gas- and water-vapor permeable. It may slow aging a bit, but patience is a virtue; either leave it on or take it off, your choice.

Cello also provides a degree of protection for a cigar. Some people remove and save the cello, then put it back on before filling a cigar case or ziplock bag. That takes even more effort than just removing it and throwing it away, but it probably does slow moisture loss a bit while traveling in a case.

I do remove, or at least open, the cello wrapping around entire bundles, and remove the plastic or cello wrapping on boxes before I put them away to rest. One layer of cello I can accept, but two or more would interfere with aging more than I want.

Of course, I also remove the bands before I light a cigar, most of the time. A pretty band tells everyone what you're smoking, but I don't care if people approve of what I smoke. Besides, it's going to have to come off anyway once I've burned the stick to the bottom of the band, and want to enjoy a few more puffs before tossing it; might as well remove it before I light up, assuming the band is not adhering to the wrapper.

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I'm too lazy to take the cello off. I just leave it on if it comes with one. It ages faster with the cello off? That's great. I don't care.

Padron just started using cello on their 80 year. That should say it all.

Mostly, Joe k, that tells me Padron feels that line doesn't really require additional aging. That doesn't necessarily mean they might not benefit a little from a year or two in the humidor, but they are probably close to peak flavor by the time the customer gets them. Cello obvious will slow the aging process to some extent, although it certainly doesn't bring it to a stop.

I've never had a Padron -- any Padron -- survive long enough to find out if they improve with additional aging. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Joe k

Padron just started using cello on their 80 year. That should say it all.

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Using a cello makes sense to me to protect the cigars until they get to their final resting place. The way I see it a cello for a cigar is almost like shoes to a person. I put my shoes on to go out and do what I've got to do. But when I make it home I take my shoes off. Once cigars get to me they're home and it's no shoes no shirt no problem.

I take cigars with me on the go sometimes, and the cello adds that extra layer of protection for the wrapper. Also, if god forbid, you have a mold or beetle outbreak, cello can be that line of defense that saves your investments.

Plus, yellow aged cello looks neat. That alone is good enough for this guy :p

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Originally Posted by HIM

Using a cello makes sense to me to protect the cigars until they get to their final resting place. The way I see it a cello for a cigar is almost like shoes to a person. I put my shoes on to go out and do what I've got to do. But when I make it home I take my shoes off. Once cigars get to me they're home and it's no shoes no shirt no problem.

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Wait, living Key West do you even own shoes? :stogie:

Lol I love my Reebok classics. Growing up I practically never wore shoes and spent all day playing outside. Wasn't until I discovered girls that I made some changes lol.

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Originally Posted by HIM

Should I store my cigars with the cello on or off? Couldn't help but pop the forum cherry on this one lmao. I figure we had to get it out of the way sooner or later :cool:

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Originally Posted by CamoSutra

Mostly, Joe k, that tells me Padron feels that line doesn't really require additional aging. That doesn't necessarily mean they might not benefit a little from a year or two in the humidor, but they are probably close to peak flavor by the time the customer gets them. Cello obvious will slow the aging process to some extent, although it certainly doesn't bring it to a stop.

I've never had a Padron -- any Padron -- survive long enough to find out if they improve with additional aging. :rolleyes:

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They get much better with age trust me, my main reasons for keeping cello on is for protection and IMO I think it keeps cigars fresher and i do think it helps cigars age better in the same way some cigars are wet packed. Cigars are wet packed to improve the flavor over time. Pete Johnson recommends that the cigars he wet packs sit for 2-3 years. After smoking a few DD's I can say I get why he does it.

I've spoken to several highly educated and experienced cigar aficionados and reps in the industry about this topic years ago. The reason was because I typically do not leave the cello on. I purchase a lot of boxes and each one is opened and the cello comes off. However, after doing research (not online) I've come to this conclusion: It does not matter.

Cello breaths so there will be no issues with RH. And, the flavors of one cigar does not "move over" to another cigar if they are touching. The bottom line is the entire cello on/off is personal preference. If you travel with singles it is easier to leave them in the cello for protection. I still remove the cello prior to sticks resting in the humidor.

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Originally Posted by FireRunner

I've spoken to several highly educated and experienced cigar aficionados and reps in the industry about this topic years ago. The reason was because I typically do not leave the cello on. I purchase a lot of boxes and each one is opened and the cello comes off. However, after doing research (not online) I've come to this conclusion: It does not matter.

Cello breaths so there will be no issues with RH. And, the flavors of one cigar does not "move over" to another cigar if they are touching. The bottom line is the entire cello on/off is personal preference. If you travel with singles it is easier to leave them in the cello for protection. I still remove the cello prior to sticks resting in the humidor.

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I agree 100%

Nice to see you over here, Henry- you always contributed good experience at the old site.

Remember boys and girls, always wrap it up for protection! :stogie:

Seriously though, it doesn't matter, IMO. I always leave them the way they were were shipped. To me the cello is just an added layer of protection for heads and feet.