Ive noticed many cigars come with Cellophane wrapping. Should I remove the cellophane when I put the cigars in my humidor?
Yes and No. The answer varies depending on what you want out of your cigars. Without getting into the scientific details, the common thought among cigar enthusiasts is that cigars will mature faster given a larger exposure to oxygen. If you plan on smoking your cigars soon after purchase, this may be the avenue for you. Like many wines that are decanted prior to serving, the aging process is accelerated but is not achieved with the finesse that only a slow process can produce. A reason to keep the cellophane intact is obviously a slower, more graceful aging process but an often overlooked factor is that the cigars will be maintained in perfect condition until time of smoking. All too often when moving single cigars around in a humidor the foot of the cigar can split or the wrapper will crack causing the greater possibility of a problematic smoking experience.
