cigar wrappers

devildog4218

is it necessary to remove the cellophane wrapper from the cigar prior to storing them in a humidor

Echambers

Lots of threads on this already -- basically the opinion is that it's a matter of opinion.

I keep mine on because I play with my sticks a lot (hehe, I said "play with my sticks") and the cellophane provides a little more protection. 

avengethis

This is all personal preference.  Humidity can move in and out of the wrapper without a problem.  My preference is to leave them in the wrapper so when I shuffle through looking for something to smoke it protects the actual wrapper of the cigar.

jlmarta

Yep. I agree. The cello is protection for my cigars. In the beginning I used to take them off. Then I got smarter.... 

Edit:  it kinda begs the question, though. If Cubans are supposed to be so much better, how come they come with no cellos??  Hmmmm??  Inquiring minds want to know.... 

Bob_Luken

Welcome Devildog###

I want to talk terminology.  

The term wrapper is used to identify the outer, most visible wrapped tobacco leaf of a cigar.

In order to avoid any confusion, the word wrapper is generally avoided when referring to the cellophane sleeve. We usually call it cello for short. 
(You may have already known this, maybe not. I'm really just a newb so I like posting basic cigar stuff.)

I always leave the cello on to protect the cigar. The cello is porous enough to allow for exchange of air/humidity. 

CvilleE

I keep the cello on the sticks that have them.  Protects the cigar....many of us dig through the humi from time to time (everyday) to find that one smoke for the day that fits our craving, and the cello adds protection during the shuffle!  Air flows thru it, so it will get the proper humility needed to keep your cigar fresh, and allows it to age properly!

Note: an aged cigar in cello, will turn yellowish in color, perfectly ok, and doesn't affect the flavor at all.  It just lets us know you took care of your cigars! 

We can tell a lot about the age of a stick by the color of the cello...

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