Question About Storing In Boxes And Coffins

[chefjohn]

Hey guys. I’ve searched through the forums for info on storing your sticks in the box/coffin you receive them in and it seems the majority agree thats its good to. My question is do you crack/leave them open a bit?

 

[Boudie]

I do, others will agree and disagree. Seems like a debatable point. If they are wrapped in cello's I also clip the cello away from the foot.

 

[chefjohn]

I do, others will agree and disagree. Seems like a debatable point. If they are wrapped in cello's I also clip the cello away from the foot.

I’ve never heard of clipping the cello on the foot.

 

[sean]

Considering that wood and cello are both permeable, I tend not to worry.

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[chefjohn]

Considering that wood and cello are both permeable, I tend not to worry.

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That was kind of my thinking as well. I just wasn’t sure if I should crack the lids on my boxes and coffins.

 

[Boudie]

Wood and cello are both permeable, hence I do not unbox and/or remove cellos. I clip and crack to speed up the process a bit!!

 

[chefjohn]

Wood and cello are both permeable, hence I do not unbox and/or remove cellos. I clip and crack to speed up the process a bit!!

Yeah since I have more storage I’ve been getting a couple of boxes and it made sense to me to crack the boxes and coffins but clipping the cello is a nes one on me.

 

[Boudie]

Lots of people recommend removing the cello, good but it exposes the cigar to damage. Lots of people say leave cello on, good but does slow down the acclimation/ageing process. Removing just the cello from the foot still protects the body of the cigar while allowing the environment of the humidor to enter the cigar through the foot.

 

[chefjohn]

That makes sense. Best of both worlds.

 

[HERICS]

I usually put a humidity pack inside the box if fits in, without cellophane, and store in zip bag then wineador/bookshelf.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

you will cry if a boveda bursts open in one of your boxes.
it happens.
particularly if you stack boxes,as on a shelf.
double bag with a boveda in the bag...........not in the box.

 

[Old Smokey]

I leave mine the way God made them and they do fine.

 

[Boudie]

I leave mine the way God made them and they do fine.

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[Old Smokey]

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Thanks for the confirmation that I was right.

 

[Boudie]

Just noticed she's giving us "the finger"

 

[Tyler86]

Lots of people recommend removing the cello, good but it exposes the cigar to damage. Lots of people say leave cello on, good but does slow down the acclimation/ageing process. Removing just the cello from the foot still protects the body of the cigar while allowing the environment of the humidor to enter the cigar through the foot.

I find that at 65% RH my sticks that don't have celly occasionally crack the wrapper during winter months when I'm smoking a lot and door opens and closes frequently.


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[Boudie]

I also tag my cigars with the date I received them and it's easier to tape to the cello then to the band.

 

[chefjohn]

Yeah I date mine as well and keep a spread sheet in Excel of all dates so I can record the dates of my naked Sticks.

 

[chefjohn]

 

[Boudie]

Great minds think alike. It can get obsessive.