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#21 ·
jp1979 said:
I put them in the humi the way the came from the shop or vendor. I used to take them all off, but quit doing it. As I type this I am thinking that I should take them all off now, my cabinet has glass doors so you can see them, I used to take them off when I had a non glass top box... ASS backwards..... I know.
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LOL so after reading this I just went through and took the cello off all my cigars, idk why, I just had this urge and now the deed is done.
 
Discussion starter · #23 ·
c.ortiz108 said:
Nah, my palette's not that refined - good suggestion about lighter and darker wrapper, though. I don't have any infused but do have a couple fire-cured (KFC, Spectre) that i keep separate.

I've taken the cello off 3 or 4 sticks I've had before, as an experiment. I'll report back when they've had some rest in their new naked state, and after I smoke 'em!
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Nice, good luck!
 
#26 ·
I think if I get a wineador when I get it all set up I might try an experiment with my first couple boxes, take half of them off and leave half of them on and then wait like 2, 4 and 6 months to see if I notice any difference. Could even have my GF bring me one randomly (and make a note) and then bring me the second one (and make a note) and not tell me which is which until after I was done..blind taste testing lol!
 
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Aithos said:
I think if I get a wineador when I get it all set up I might try an experiment with my first couple boxes, take half of them off and leave half of them on and then wait like 2, 4 and 6 months to see if I notice any difference. Could even have my GF bring me one randomly (and make a note) and then bring me the second one (and make a note) and not tell me which is which until after I was done..blind taste testing lol!
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Very cool idea....let us know if you end up doing it and the results!
 
#28 ·
Well I took the skin off 18 cigars last night to try. It sure smells better when I opened the desktop humi up a little while ago. Also, the rh went up one percent...
 
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#29 ·
If I know a few sticks I'm going to smoke in the next week, I try and take the cello off to put a little more air through it. The cello is permeable to humidity. Depends on the stick too, Antillas need some time out of that cello I think, Opus X on the other hand tend to do fine. Box press only maybe? Ever saw a Padron in cello?
 
#32 ·
I know they supposedly breathe fine with them, but slower. I started leaving them on after reading, so they aren't as susceptible to fast fluctuations. As in opening the humidor frequently. Which would make sense as to why they would acclimate/rest faster.
 
#33 ·
I recall a post where someone said they would cut the head of a cigar and take a draw unlit. I it didn't feel right, they put it back and chose something else. They would come back to that stick and it would be right. I would think having the head open would also have to help, not that I would suggest decapitating them all. Just a thought/recollection...
 
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#34 ·
Mocoondo said:
I maintain most of my collection in a wine chiller and keep the cello on. As needed, I transfer cigars out of the chiller and into my regular humidor and I pull the cello off at that time. I smoke cigars out of the regular humidor. I can't say that I've noticed much of a difference between cello and non-cello, but I'm usually smoking sticks that have been marinating in the humidor sans cello for a while. There could be a difference, but I can't say that my palate is refined to that extent.
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This pretty much sums it up.

If they came with a cello, the cello stays and they go in one of the wineadors. When they come out to stock my smoke from humis then the cello comes off. The cello has more than one use. They protect the wrapper and they are a good sign that your cigar has enough time resting when you see the cello turning brown!
 
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#35 ·
I think this might make a difference in the short term, a few weeks to maybe a month or two. They likely acclimate to your storage RH quicker. If resting/aging longer, I don't think it would make much difference. If they are stored in a location with RH swings, the cello may offer some buffering protection. Just my hypothesis, no real tested experience to show either way.
 
#37 ·
madbricky said:
I would be concerned about the small amount of crystal silica and the upside down hygrometer, lol. A calibrated digital is the way to go with that fine assortment.
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Good eye!

I'd also like to add that if you take it all off, you can never get yellow cello... so sad:cry:
 
#38 ·
madbricky said:
I would be concerned about the small amount of crystal silica and the upside down hygrometer, lol. A calibrated digital is the way to go with that fine assortment.
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yea i know i know. That hygro sitting in there isnt my main one. The humidor I have seems to hold the humidity perfectly without more beads so i haven't been worried. I think its due to it being so full
 
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