Plastic wrappers - stay or go?

[josh lucky 13]

I leave the cello on. It protects the cigar more. I have never noticed anything negative from it.

[CentralTimeSmoke]

Yeah, that sounds pretty 'natural' to me... no wonder the stuff stinks

Well....it is "natural" by definition, unlike plastics that are artificially created and do not occur in nature. As stated in that description, cellophane is essentially plant material. It's completely compostable, too FYI. I put my wrappers in my compost bin. Just because it goes through some kind of manufacturing process doesn't mean it's not "natural." If you're freaked out by that, don't Google to see what chicken goes through before it hits the supermarket and eventually your plate...

[Emperor Zurg]

If you're freaked out by that, don't Google to see what chicken goes through before it hits the supermarket and eventually your plate...

I'm not freaked out by it, @CitizenZero just said he didn't like the smell of it. It doesn't bother me but I can see why it would stink. I think he should get one of those Gurkha Royal Harlot cigars that are wrapped in gold leaf instead of cello; only way to tell if the smell comes from the cello or something else. Well... maybe if he's feeling cheap, a tubo would answer the question too...

[StogBog]

I'm not freaked out by it, @CitizenZero just said he didn't like the smell of it. It doesn't bother me but I can see why it would stink. I think he should get one of those Gurkha Royal Harlot cigars that are wrapped in gold leaf instead of cello; only way to tell if the smell comes from the cello or something else. Well... maybe if he's feeling cheap, a tubo would answer the question too...

I have always wondered the same when I am looking at cigars in the store. It might be time for a little science experiment where they are compared somehow. Although I do not know a lot about cigars the wrapping has put me off at times.

[Old Smokey]

I have always wondered the same when I am looking at cigars in the store. It might be time for a little science experiment where they are compared somehow. Although I do not know a lot about cigars the wrapping has put me off at times.

The cello is breathable and IMO is only to protect the wrapper on the cigar. So people leave it on (I do) and others take it off. I don't think it really makes a difference either way. But if you enjoy a science experiment, go for it. Just know it will likely take years and still likely won't show any noticeable difference. Some leave it on so they can write date of purchase (mo/yr) on it.