Anyone have this happen to them?

[ashauler]

I guess the reverse would be when the wrapper runs and burns ahead of the filler. Like the wrapper has dried out and the filler is at a higher RH.
The Oliva people say to remove the cellophane before storing them. It makes sense that the cellophane would slow the RH equalization process.

In my experience if the filler is "wetter" than the wrapper you get the splits. Which usually leads to a bunch of "Oh, shits". The filler heats up, the moisture expands, and whammo, the wrapper splits. I have at times been able to actually see the cigar swelling just behind the ember when I first started.....still sometimes happens when I just can't wait for that 5er to equalize.

[spiffykyle]

Tunneling and splitting has probably happened to everybody here. Personally, I keep a little desktop humi at a lower RH than my cooler. I usually put cigars that I am going to smoke in the near future in there so that by the time I partake, they burn real nice. Someone on this board gave me that idea I just can't remember who, but whoever you are...thanks!!

spiffy

[DeeDubya]

In my experience if the filler is "wetter" than the wrapper you get the splits. Which usually leads to a bunch of "Oh, shits". The filler heats up, the moisture expands, and whammo, the wrapper splits. I have at times been able to actually see the cigar swelling just behind the ember when I first started.....still sometimes happens when I just can't wait for that 5er to equalize.

Now that is an impressive observation. I had some Gurhka Perfectos blow up on me. I was so pissed that I fed them to the goats. Next time I'll give them more time to equalize.