Using A Humidor

If there is one very common question posed by those who enjoy buying and smoking high-quality cigars it is "Do you remove the plastic wrapper when storing in a humidor

?" Unfortunately, this is a question that doesn't have an authoritative answer. Many experts would simply reply that it is a matter of preference, but there are some benefits in choosing to use the humidor AND leaving the cigars in their wrappers while inside the well controlled environment.

Many cigar enthusiasts invest in a special device known as a cigar humidor to further protect their investments. The humidor is a climate controlled area with the right amount of moisture and the right temperature to keep the cigars at optimal conditions. Interestingly enough, a somewhat serious debate has developed about the use of the special wrappings around all cigars while they are within the controlled environment of the humidor.

So, should you leave all of your cigars in their special cellophane packaging, or not? The answer given by most experts and enthusiasts is usually that it is a matter of personal preference, but in reality there are more benefits to keeping the wrappings in place than in removing them. Consider that they are all crafted from cellophane, which is far different from traditional plastic wrap. If you put a cigar in a piece of household plastic wrap the humidity within the tobacco would not easily leave the surface, which could actually lead to mold or mildew. This is the very reason that cellophane is used instead, but this also means that too much moisture can leave the cigar and allow it to go stale.

So, leaving a cigar in its cellophane wrapping protects it from harm, reduces the amount of flavor that is exchanged with neighboring cigars, and it also preserves the life of the cigar cutter blades. That's right; when someone keeps their cigars in their wrappers during the cutting process the blades stay a bit cleaner and sharper, enjoying a significantly longer life span.

This all adds up to a somewhat clear-cut answer, which is to opt for leaving the cigar in its original cellophane wrapper whether it remains in the box in which it was purchased or in a climate controlled environment instead.

by: Dave Sabot

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