Good evening, I just got interested in smoking cigars a couple of months ago I just ordered a large batch today as of before I've only been buying singles I have my own humidor which is a small 50 count box my question is do I store my new cigars with the cellophane wrappers that they come in or do I need to take them out of the plastic wrappers before storing them in the humidor?? Thx for helping

I leave mine in the cellophane so I know which ones are machine rolled and which ones are rolled by hand.

, i have 2 that are hand-rolled that I bought up in Dallas but they are Churchill size and everything I bought are pretty much medium to short size I just got done reading a book call the ultimate cigar book and I could have sworn that somewhere in there it said do not store them in the cellophane wrappers if they come in because they need to breathe and absorb moisture I've been back over that chapter three times and cannot find where it says that

If I may ask a question I have always wondered, when cigars are manufactured, are they stored in humidors at the factory? If no, then why is it so important that they be stored in a humidor rather than "conditioned" in a humidor prior to smoking?

Exec questions...i yield to the pros..anyone?? I'm going to go out on a limb and say that most cigars are manufactured in a tropical humid climate where the humidity is probably close to 100% but when you bring it here to the states and other countries where it's not as high that tobacco needs to maintain a certain moisture content in order to keep its flavor and not dry out I would assume that this with the humidors are designed to replicate

I leave in the wrapper.

I remove them, just prefer to do it that way, however I’m not sure it makes a huge difference

Removing the cellophane wrappers is really a preference deal, IMO. I sometimes take 'em off out of sheer boredom, or I leave them on, doesn't really make a difference with me. And wrappers do not denote hand made vs. machine made. I have Arturo Fuente Anejos that are wrapped in cellophane (and cedar), and they certainly are not machine rolled. All of my cigars that came in wrappers are all hand rolled.

As far as humidity, 100% Rh is way too wet. I keep my collection at 65% - 70% Rh. Cubans seem to prefer 65% and the others at 70%. But I really do not sweat it too much. Temperature is more crucial to me; if it is too warm (+75-80% F), cigars are more susceptible to eggs hatching into beetles.

I always left the wrappers on. It let me label them with the date, purchase location, etc.

It doesn’t matter too much honestly—purely personal preference. When buying singles at my local brick and mortar shop, I prefer cellophane. Without cellophane, imagine other people touching and sniffing that cigar before you with questionable hygiene practices.

Just scored me a sealed box of La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bulls today. =) I just happened to be at the shop enjoying a Whiskey Rebellion Intemperance when the shipment came in.

With regard to whether factories keep them in humidors, my understanding from several YouTube factory tours looks like they keep them in humidors for storing or aging purposes.

You can store your cigars with the cellophane on in your humidor. The wrappers are not air tight and will breathe and absorb moisture. The cellophane will also protect the fragile outer tobacco wrapper from damage.
All reputable importers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers will hold their inventory in fully humidity/temperature controlled environments. The largest will have several hundred thousand sq.ft. of humidified warehousing. The biggest threat to cigars comes with the shipment to the final customer if it involves very slow delivery and sits on the truck in summer heat excessively. This is very rare.
When your cigars are delivered they can arrive in a "sick" condition. Kind of like shock due to climate change from warehouse to delivery. If possible it is best to let them rest for several days in your humidor to stabilize. You will appreciate the wait.

Leave them On or Off is a personal preference... as the cello is not plastic, it's actually made from cellulose. Therefore they can breath and me personally, I like to do the least amount of work. But it's pretty cool to see the cello change color (brown) over time as well. Another reason I like leaving the cello On, is on stuff I'm aging I like to date (month/year) when I bought the cigars.

The temp down in the islands and some of the country's that manufacture cigars year round is around 75-78 degrees and 70% percent humidity. Which is considered the ideal environment. As you get more into the hobby you'll find the sweet spots in humidity that you like and what the cigar likes.
My baseline for years now has always remained the same:
Cubans / Maduros / Nicaraguans - 68-69%
Connecticut - 70%
Cameroon - 71-72%

Don't forget to season your humidor...

I leave the wrappers on. I did buy a batch of AF Anejo from a fellow, he had opened the cellophane and cut it back to the tip. I liked that idea but have never taken the time to do it.

I don't like mixing cigars that are out of the wrapper, I keep those separated in the humidor.

It is mostly a personal preference. I remove them. Since you are in Texas I would recommend you keep your humidity in your humidor a little lower than the widely used 70% if possible. Heartfelt industries makes great humidifiers, the 65% are what I use.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
It is mostly a personal preference. I remove them. Since you are in Texas I would recommend you keep your humidity in your humidor a little lower than the widely used 70% if possible. Heartfelt industries makes great humidifiers, the 65% are what I use.

I don't know about others but temp is crucial for my stash.
I like to keep mine at 65 degrees as no way would the wife let me keep the house at 65-70 year round.
So mine are "chilled" in a converted wine cooler and stuffed with XKAR beads and solution and monitored with a Bluetooth temp/humidity gauge (don't have to open the door to check).
YMMV

Same here, I have 2 wineadors. Kept at 65, having a stable temp helps keep your RH% very stable as well.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
It is mostly a personal preference. I remove them. Since you are in Texas I would recommend you keep your humidity in your humidor a little lower than the widely used 70% if possible. Heartfelt industries makes great humidifiers, the 65% are what I use.

You can buy a walk-in humidor at Costco now. A bit expensive but cool.

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Originally posted by oddball:
Removing the cellophane wrappers is really a preference deal, IMO. I sometimes take 'em off out of sheer boredom, or I leave them on, doesn't really make a difference with me. And wrappers do not denote hand made vs. machine made. I have Arturo Fuente Anejos that are wrapped in cellophane (and cedar), and they certainly are not machine rolled. All of my cigars that came in wrappers are all hand rolled.

As far as humidity, 100% Rh is way too wet. I keep my collection at 65% - 70% Rh. Cubans seem to prefer 65% and the others at 70%. But I really do not sweat it too much. Temperature is more crucial to me; if it is too warm (+75-80% F), cigars are more susceptible to eggs hatching into beetles.

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Agree with oddball. Personal preference. If the humidity is too high, they'll become susceptible to mold. You don't need a high end humidor either; lots of people use sterilite containers vs expensive wooden humidors. You just need to get a good hydrometer to monitor temp and humidity levels. Welcome to the club; love me a good cigar!

Thx fellas, enjoy your smokes!

I got this one for Christmas. https://www.amazon.com/F-s-s-W...pacity/dp/B00OPCLPE4

I threw a Boveda pack in there and it's been the perfect humidor. I have two other humidors that are no longer used since they were not airtight. This is perfect for casual smokers like myself. I highly recommend it.