Quote Originally Posted by drew_goring View Post
Well, that that would be an accurate comparison except for one small detail. I don't remember the last time the cellophane on a (premium) cigar was sealed. If a cigar is really that offensive or smelly that I could compare it to a smelly piece of food, the first place that cigar would be going is the front lawn.

I also find the idea that a dog rocket will make an Opus "drop in flavor" by putting them side by side in the humi laughable.

And I was really more referring to your statements about aging to be untrue. Leaving the cello on will have no effect on how a cigar "retains moisture". There becomes a time when your cigars and humidor will reach equilibrium where the cellophaned cigars will contain the same amount of moisture as the non-cello'd sticks (which contain the same amount of moisture as the humidor). Granted the cello may sligtly increase the time it takes for your cigars to reach equilibrium, this time would be measured in days, which is rather insignificant when you consider the cigar aging process.

I am wondering how you came to the conclusion that a cigar will "age better" with the cello off when compared to a cigar with the cello on. Also, what does a cedar lining have to do with the aging process?
My statements above are from what I have heard and they do have some logic to it. Most of the statements above are what authors in cigar books have said one of which being Tad Gage. I am assuming by what he ment by ageing is the same thing about the transfer of air from inside/outside the cellophane wrapper which seems to be the main point in this thread. It is logical that transfer of air is easier with no barrier. If there is a barrier then air and all of the elements, molecules within the air may not travel as rapidly through the barrier. It comes down to basic science. Yes eventually they will reach equalibrium with humidity assuming the humidor doesn't flucuate sporadically. However a barrier (ie cellophane) may prevent some transfer of air particles(ie smell...). We are both saying the same thing as far as I see. I am just trying to point out "arguments" on both sides to allow the thread creator to make an informed decision on their part. The diffrence between having a cellophane wrapper and not is probably minimal in most situations.