A specific aging question.

jhedrick83 · 02-17-2014, 07:57 PM

Ok guys, how many of you all who have boxes of cigars sleeping in your humidors have taken off the cello off and put the back in the box to rest? I don't want this to devolve into the worn out cello vs no. I was conflicted about posting it to start with since I hate seeing the same thread over and over. I just didn't know if since they are going to sleep for a while if it really makes a difference.

markem · 02-17-2014, 07:58 PM

I know several who have and had great results. Seems to be less common than leaving them be, but no harm with leaving them on - unless they are wet.

icehog3 · 02-17-2014, 08:00 PM

Makes no difference, cello is porous. Leaving it on will prevent some of the damage cigars can get jostling them around. I'd leave it on, but it's personal preference.

bdgile · 02-17-2014, 08:08 PM

I'll vote no. I know it probably doesn't make much of a difference, but I really like the protection that the cello provides.

AdamJoshua · 02-17-2014, 08:08 PM

I leave them how they come to me, I figure the manufacturers know what they are doing.

kelmac07 · 02-17-2014, 08:10 PM

Like most have said, it's a personal preference. And if the manufacture shipped them that way, that's the way I leave 'em. Only thing I ever take off is the cedar. Have had some Anejos mold up under the cello and now I just don't take the chance.

JenksAnejo · 02-17-2014, 08:14 PM

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Like most have said, it's a personal preference. And if the manufacture shipped them that way, that's the way I leave 'em. Only thing I ever take off is the cedar. Have had some Anejos mold up under the cello and now I just don't take the chance.

Same here, Mac. The Anejo is the only cigar that I've smoked that had mold under the cedar.

Like others, leave them how the manufacturer sends them.

Sadden · 02-17-2014, 08:15 PM

Heres what I do..

Singles/Fivers - Cello off and up into the singles drawer. I take the cello off of these so they can acclimate faster , as typically im sampling to see whats boxworthy.

Boxes - Cello on , too much of a PITA to take the cello of an entire box of cigars , I just open up the box , inspect for damage/mold and throw em in the pile , most boxes I get are restocking inventory so I wont get around to them for a few months to a few years , if its a new box to me and I want to smoke em soon I will take a couple up and out of the cello and throw them in the singles drawer.

One day I would like to do a comparative study examining oil loss with cello on vs off. The cello itself absorbs oils (yello cello anyone?) , but im curious as to which absorbs more , cello or wooden boxes. Obvious neither has any ill affects , but im curious to see if there is any discernible difference.

jhedrick83 · 02-17-2014, 08:26 PM

I figure it probably didn't matter, just wanted to see what others were doing as I only recently have built up a true aging stock. I usually strip the loose cigars but have just left the boxes alone out of sheer laziness.

stearns · 02-17-2014, 08:27 PM

how do we get a "leave the cello on" smiley face?

bobarian · 02-17-2014, 08:36 PM

I dont know, my cigars dont come in cello.

jhedrick83 · 02-17-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I dont know, my cigars dont come in cello.

icehog3 · 02-17-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I dont know, my cigars dont come in cello.

Mine come in tampon tubes.

T.G · 02-17-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Mine come in tampon tubes.

So, tampon on or tampon off?

icehog3 · 02-17-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

So, tampon on or tampon off?

Tampon in.

Sadden · 02-17-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tampon in.

Everytime , no matter what?

Period?

icehog3 · 02-18-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sadden

Everytime , no matter what?

Period?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lXdyD2Yzls

jhedrick83 · 02-18-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Mine come in tampon tubes.

alfredo_buscatti · 02-19-2014, 05:17 AM

Cello on for protection but cut off flush with the head or foot to allow more O2 contact.

68TriShield · 02-19-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Makes no difference, cello is porous. Leaving it on will prevent some of the damage cigars can get jostling them around. I'd leave it on, but it's personal preference.

Yep,I leave them as they came.

View Poll Results: Strip off the cello and back in the box to age?
Yes!	6	7.50%
No!	46	57.50%
Eh, whatever. They are sleeping for a couple years it won't matter.	28	35.00%
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02-17-2014, 07:57 PM	#1
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	A specific aging question. Ok guys, how many of you all who have boxes of cigars sleeping in your humidors have taken off the cello off and put the back in the box to rest? I don't want this to devolve into the worn out cello vs no. I was conflicted about posting it to start with since I hate seeing the same thread over and over. I just didn't know if since they are going to sleep for a while if it really makes a difference.

02-17-2014, 07:58 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: A specific aging question. I know several who have and had great results. Seems to be less common than leaving them be, but no harm with leaving them on - unless they are wet. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-17-2014, 08:00 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: A specific aging question. Makes no difference, cello is porous. Leaving it on will prevent some of the damage cigars can get jostling them around. I'd leave it on, but it's personal preference. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-17-2014, 08:08 PM	#4
bdgile Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Posts: 124 Trading: (1)	Re: A specific aging question. I'll vote no. I know it probably doesn't make much of a difference, but I really like the protection that the cello provides.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: A specific aging question. I leave them how they come to me, I figure the manufacturers know what they are doing.

02-17-2014, 08:10 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: A specific aging question. Like most have said, it's a personal preference. And if the manufacture shipped them that way, that's the way I leave 'em. Only thing I ever take off is the cedar. Have had some Anejos mold up under the cello and now I just don't take the chance. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-17-2014, 08:15 PM	#8
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: A specific aging question. Heres what I do.. Singles/Fivers - Cello off and up into the singles drawer. I take the cello off of these so they can acclimate faster , as typically im sampling to see whats boxworthy. Boxes - Cello on , too much of a PITA to take the cello of an entire box of cigars , I just open up the box , inspect for damage/mold and throw em in the pile , most boxes I get are restocking inventory so I wont get around to them for a few months to a few years , if its a new box to me and I want to smoke em soon I will take a couple up and out of the cello and throw them in the singles drawer. One day I would like to do a comparative study examining oil loss with cello on vs off. The cello itself absorbs oils (yello cello anyone?) , but im curious as to which absorbs more , cello or wooden boxes. Obvious neither has any ill affects , but im curious to see if there is any discernible difference. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

02-17-2014, 08:26 PM	#9
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: A specific aging question. I figure it probably didn't matter, just wanted to see what others were doing as I only recently have built up a true aging stock. I usually strip the loose cigars but have just left the boxes alone out of sheer laziness.

02-17-2014, 08:27 PM	#10
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: A specific aging question. how do we get a "leave the cello on" smiley face? __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-17-2014, 08:36 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: A specific aging question. I dont know, my cigars dont come in cello.

02-19-2014, 05:17 AM	#19
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: A specific aging question. Cello on for protection but cut off flush with the head or foot to allow more O2 contact.