A specific aging question.

Sadden · 02-17-2014, 07:15 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, 07:26 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.

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, 07:15 PM	#1
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, 07:26 PM	#2
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.