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hoagyhoagy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5
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i just recieved my COTMC free humidor today and some fine cigars to go into it. as i am unpacking everything and admiring it, i thought while putting the smokes into the humi, should i leave them in the cellophane or take them out? i have left them in as that is the way i find most in a smoke shop. just looking for a professional opinon. i have the 10 cigars in the 20ct humidor, with the 2 humi pillows that came with them. is that too many? should i only use the one as it says it is good for 15-20? thanks for any help Hoagy
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  • j0z3rj0z3r Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 9,403
    I've gone the "no-cello" route, and take it from me it is more trouble than its worth. I say leave your cello on and you'll be better off as the cigars are less prone to damage with a condom on... wait, are we talking cigars still?
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  • kaspera79kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    j0z3r:
    I've gone the "no-cello" route, and take it from me it is more trouble than its worth. I say leave your cello on and you'll be better off as the cigars are less prone to damage with a condom on... wait, are we talking cigars still?
    I second Joe on that, I leave the cello on to protect them, but opinions vary, " wrap that rascal" .
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  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
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  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
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  • dutyjedutyje Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,263
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  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    Good call. Well that doesn't make me feel good.
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  • DiasFlakDiasFlak Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 342
    i leave the cello on especially while aging cause you can definitely tell when a cigar has been aged with the cello on and so when i go into ym humidor i dont hurt the cigar itself
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  • Celtic RiderCeltic Rider Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 44
    have you guys ever seen crystals form on a cigar after a month or so? I got a box of Punch magnum a while back and noticed some on those but not my other ones. Is there a meaning to this? Wierd! It kind of looks like the crystals that form on ganja buds!
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  • j0z3rj0z3r Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 9,403
    Celtic: That is the oils in the tobacco seeping out through the wrapper and crystallizing, its generally called plume or bloom and is thought of as a good thing as it means the oils are migrating in your cigar at that will lead to a more balanced flavor.
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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    Celtic Rider:
    Wierd! It kind of looks like the crystals that form on ganja buds!
    I know nothing of this....
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  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    kuzi16:
    Celtic Rider:
    Wierd! It kind of looks like the crystals that form on ganja buds!
    I know nothing of this....
    You're in the restaurant business you guys prefer that white powdery stuff ;)
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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    madurofan:
    kuzi16:
    Celtic Rider:
    Wierd! It kind of looks like the crystals that form on ganja buds!
    I know nothing of this....
    You're in the restaurant business you guys prefer that white powdery stuff ;)
    god i wish that was a joke. there is a guy i work with and he would be a great cook if he could lay off the smack.
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  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    kuzi16:
    madurofan:
    kuzi16:
    Celtic Rider:
    Wierd! It kind of looks like the crystals that form on ganja buds!
    I know nothing of this....
    You're in the restaurant business you guys prefer that white powdery stuff ;)
    god i wish that was a joke. there is a guy i work with and he would be a great cook if he could lay off the smack.
    Its rampant in your industry for sure. I guess its the late nights and all. I remember being in high school working in a chain place and watching cooks do it right out in the open.
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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    before i was transfered to that store the GM got fired for the nose candy. I was snet there to help clean up his mess.
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  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    NICE! Its always good when it starts at the top.
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  • Celtic RiderCeltic Rider Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 44
    How long should you let your smokes sit in your humidor after gettin them in the mail? i noticed if i smoke one right away i get major run problems! ( Uneven Burning). Its happened to me twice now! i dont have this problem when i buy them at the smoke shop. Or if they sit in the humi for a week. Am I the one person it happens to? Thanks
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  • urbinourbino Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,517
    Celtic Rider:
    How long should you let your smokes sit in your humidor after gettin them in the mail? i noticed if i smoke one right away i get major run problems! ( Uneven Burning). Its happened to me twice now! i dont have this problem when i buy them at the smoke shop. Or if they sit in the humi for a week. Am I the one person it happens to? Thanks
    This isn't uncommon. I usually try to let mine rest for 2 weeks before lighting one up, but unless they got very ill-conditioned during shipping, 1 is probably enough.
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  • Celtic RiderCeltic Rider Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 44
    Kind of sucks cuz now ive onley got i aged smoke for the weekend now. I guess i could breakdown and go to the shop!!!
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