A specific aging question.

[Sadden]

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.