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jackbaker1967jackbaker1967 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2
I have searched this forum and can't find the answer. My every day cigar is a Perdomo Fresco. They come in a Mazo of 25 thats wrapped in plastic. Each individual cigar is in its own sleeve. Do I store my cigars in my humidor in the plastic wrapper that it comes in or take each out of its wrapper? Thanks

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  • VisionVision Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,701
    I know most, if not all the responses after this will be the same.... Its up to you really. Cello will protect the cigar, some will say they like the flavor of an aged cigar without the cello on and some will say there is no difference in taste. Store them as you see fit bro. It really comes down to you and what you like.
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,228
    What vision said and depends on long term or short term aging...I like how the stack with the cellos on though
  • Roberto99Roberto99 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,077
    jackbaker1967:
    I have searched this forum and can't find the answer. My every day cigar is a Perdomo Fresco. They come in a Mazo of 25 thats wrapped in plastic. Each individual cigar is in its own sleeve. Do I store my cigars in my humidor in the plastic wrapper that it comes in or take each out of its wrapper? Thanks
    Take the outer plastic wrapper off that the mazo is packed in. I think we can all agree on that ?!? As for the cello covering each cigar, my personal preference is to leave it on to protect the sticks.
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    Roberto99:
    jackbaker1967:
    I have searched this forum and can't find the answer. My every day cigar is a Perdomo Fresco. They come in a Mazo of 25 thats wrapped in plastic. Each individual cigar is in its own sleeve. Do I store my cigars in my humidor in the plastic wrapper that it comes in or take each out of its wrapper? Thanks
    Take the outer plastic wrapper off that the mazo is packed in. I think we can all agree on that ?!? As for the cello covering each cigar, my personal preference is to leave it on to protect the sticks.
    #1 I like to take the outer wrap off just because it makes it easier to arrange in the humi but lots of guys leave it on. It's personal preference really.
  • Roberto99Roberto99 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,077
    Rhamlin:
    Roberto99:
    jackbaker1967:
    I have searched this forum and can't find the answer. My every day cigar is a Perdomo Fresco. They come in a Mazo of 25 thats wrapped in plastic. Each individual cigar is in its own sleeve. Do I store my cigars in my humidor in the plastic wrapper that it comes in or take each out of its wrapper? Thanks
    Take the outer plastic wrapper off that the mazo is packed in. I think we can all agree on that ?!? As for the cello covering each cigar, my personal preference is to leave it on to protect the sticks.
    #1 I like to take the outer wrap off just because it makes it easier to arrange in the humi but lots of guys leave it on. It's personal preference really.
    I stand corrected, we can't agree on taking the outer plastic wrapper off! LOL! I was thinking the outer plastic would block the humidity from getting to the sticks but it's probably not air tight either.
  • Andrew DzikoskiAndrew Dzikoski BlogAdministrator, Everyone, ForumsAdministrator, Moderator, Owners, Registered Users, Trusted Users Posts: 338
    This is one of the biggest misconceptions in the cigar smoking world. The cello on a cigar is actually a wood pulp product made from cellulose. It does breath and allow for a transfer of air and humidity. If you take a cello and burn it, it will smell like burning paper and won't melt like plastic. The wrapping that is used on bundles and 5 packs however is often a plastic base.
  • macs-smokesmacs-smokes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 585
  • bbass2bbass2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,056
    Interesting. I didn't know it was a wood based product.
  • jackbaker1967jackbaker1967 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2
  • Jasonc1982Jasonc1982 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 278
    Andrew Dzikoski:
    This is one of the biggest misconceptions in the cigar smoking world. The cello on a cigar is actually a wood pulp product made from cellulose. It does breath and allow for a transfer of air and humidity. If you take a cello and burn it, it will smell like burning paper and won't melt like plastic. The wrapping that is used on bundles and 5 packs however is often a plastic base.
    Oh I didn't know that! Answers some questions that I had xD.
  • Big T smokesBig T smokes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 211
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    Andrew Dzikoski:
    This is one of the biggest misconceptions in the cigar smoking world. The cello on a cigar is actually a wood pulp product made from cellulose. It does breath and allow for a transfer of air and humidity. If you take a cello and burn it, it will smell like burning paper and won't melt like plastic. The wrapping that is used on bundles and 5 packs however is often a plastic base.
    Thanks for the info. I always thought it was cello.
  • RainRain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    I like cello..just because I don't get loose 'baco in my humi.
  • MedzieMedzie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1
  • CrouseferCrousefer Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 352
    I leave them in the cello to keep em safe from nicks. I used to cut just the open end to let it breath, but now i just put em in there.
  • The GermanThe German Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    I normally leave the wrapper on, but I also have no concerns with my cigars aging in the humidor - the problem with them disappearing too fast is much more immanent... and for the few months they stay in the box, it most likely does not make a difference...
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