wrapper or no wrapper

helper007

i've alway gotten mixed answers, some say to keep wrappers on and others say to always take wrappers off before introducing to humidor . thought anyone ?

jlmarta

helper007:

i've alway gotten mixed answers, some say to keep wrappers on and others say to always take wrappers off before introducing to humidor . thought anyone ?

This is one of those questions that's asked over and over. The answer is - it's up to you. The humidity can get through the cello so it's not going to hurt the cigar to leave it on. Personal preference.

Just a friendly hint, try using the search function in the upper right corner before asking a question you suspect has already been asked many times. Just sayin'........,

j0z3r

I keep my wrappers on, smoking a cigar with only a binder is a pain in the ass.

scarlin

j0z3r:

I keep my wrappers on, smoking a cigar with only a binder is a pain in the ass.

Oh how I was going to post something along the same lines..

beatnic

I love saying this.
I like my ladies naked!!!!!!!! whew!

taythegibs

j0z3r:

I keep my wrappers on, smoking a cigar with only a binder is a pain in the ass.

hahahah i try to keep cellos on mine, and they always have to have the wrappers!

spindrift

helper007:

i've alway gotten mixed answers, some say to keep wrappers on and others say to always take wrappers off before introducing to humidor . thought anyone ?

Keep the cellos on to protect the wrapper and stick in general. If you have sticks that seem to need time before sacrifice, take the cellos off a few days/weeks before smoking (kind of a quick aging process used by some of us). IMHO........

docbp87

If you mean cellophane (wrapper is actually the outermost piece of tobacco on a cigar), then it is entirely personal preference. I keep mine on, because I'm a handsy motherfcker and like to dig through my humidors when I'm drunk. Cellophane keeps me from damaging my cigars when I get handsy.

Rhamlin

It don't matter. Personal choice, I leave mine on because I rummage thru them alot and don't want to risk damaging.

oldsoulrevival

I think the question is: do you leave the cigars your cellophane wrappers? Ditch the sticks and smoke the plastic!

Toombes

oldsoulrevival:

I think the question is: do you leave the cigars your cellophane wrappers? Ditch the sticks and smoke the plastic!

Bwahahahahahaha!!

Thewelder

If you have a steady hand and want to see how the wrapper influences the outcome of your smoke you can remove it. I recommend this video from Alec Bradley www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF1T6819a1s
Sorry tried posting an actual link but after failing 5 times i said screw it

MVW67

I leave mine on, and if they come with none, I always try to put on when I ship/trade bomb. JJ just received some from me and the pillow inflated like crazy and oozed out, if no cello the cigars could have been damaged, luckly the cigars were unharmed:-)

KCW

docbp87:

I keep mine on, because I'm a handsy motherfcker and like to dig through my humidors when I'm drunk.

Hah! I love that!!

acewoodson

I always keep a cello on my stick for protection. (Wow that sounds so dirty)

slickric

docbp87:

If you mean cellophane (wrapper is actually the outermost piece of tobacco on a cigar), then it is entirely personal preference. I keep mine on, because I'm a handsy motherfcker and like to dig through my humidors when I'm drunk. Cellophane keeps me from damaging my cigars when I get handsy.

+100

lanza50

Let's all try to practice safe smoking... wrap that stick!

Rhamlin

My big humi which is mostly singles I keep them in cello. But in my 50 ct most are naked with celloed sticks being used as deviders.And boy does that small one smell good. When you open it the aroma just punches you in the face. Absolute heaven!

RBeckom

I prefer to leave the cellophane on to protect the cigar wrappers.

gmill880

Personal preference but I always leave mine on .

xmacro

I was an advocate of no-cello until I got mold in my humi and noticed that the only cigars unaffected were the ones in cello; now I advocate using cello, unless you can control your humidity and temp without question

The3Stogies

Think of it as cigar insurance.

I do both because I can’t commit. My wrapped ones are singles of various types and strengths. I usually un-wrap batches of 20 to 30 cigars of the same kind and store them together. 20 Don Pepin’s here 30 MOW there and so on. I rotate them every 2 or 3 months, bottom to top. Haven't noticed much damage from handling and the aroma when you open the humi makes my mouth water. However
Probably like having your fly open outside, they are more susceptible to climate (rh) change, handling, or even spilling water. I did that once putting a shot glass back in. Noticed really no difference in cigars taste or burn stored either way.

Bigharpoon had a good story about a wrapped cigar, I think his boat was swamped, but the wrapper saved the stick. Now mold inhibitor as well, I may have to commit.

Guess when it all boils down to gravy, I'm thinking...take the free insurance and leave them wrapped.