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White97Jimmy
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What ever you can afford!
I usually smoke a cigar regardless of age. If its not that good, I'll usually just toss the rest back in the humi and go back to it in a few months. Its really just trial and error.
I usually smoke a cigar regardless of age. If its not that good, I'll usually just toss the rest back in the humi and go back to it in a few months. Its really just trial and error.
Depends on how long you're planning on ageing them for. Cigars usually tend to get milder and smoother with ageing and therefore people often recommend that medium to full bodied cigars should be aged for long periods i.e 3 years or more though certain light to medium bodied cigars like the La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No.1 has a minimum recommended ageing period of four years.
A safe rule to go by is the stronger the cigar the better it will age in the long term.. though its always helpful to talk to your cigar retailer they are very helpful in helping you decide which cigars will hold up best for the period you want to age them for.
Cigars evolve regardless of how much you age them. A lot of BOTL believe that cigars should rest in your humidor for atleast three months before you should start smoking them to give them time to rest and let the oils flow. End of the day the decision is entirely yours and based solely on your palette.
A safe rule to go by is the stronger the cigar the better it will age in the long term.. though its always helpful to talk to your cigar retailer they are very helpful in helping you decide which cigars will hold up best for the period you want to age them for.
Cigars evolve regardless of how much you age them. A lot of BOTL believe that cigars should rest in your humidor for atleast three months before you should start smoking them to give them time to rest and let the oils flow. End of the day the decision is entirely yours and based solely on your palette.
The hard to find and expensive cigars usually get aged, how many I purchase depends on available funds. I buy what I can then smoke one or two and let the rest age.
here are a a few I wont smoke with less than a year.
Anejo
Opus
any Cuban cigar
Actually the number of cigars you own makes a difference, I have several hundred cigars, which makes it much easier to put things away for a year or two and forget about them.
Which one you age should be determined by what you like, Take a few cigars you like from the same batch, and smoke one every 6 months, sometimes they will mellow a little but often you notice flavors that were not there in a younger cigar.
I believe that aging can do wonders for some cigars.
here are a a few I wont smoke with less than a year.
Anejo
Opus
any Cuban cigar
Actually the number of cigars you own makes a difference, I have several hundred cigars, which makes it much easier to put things away for a year or two and forget about them.
Which one you age should be determined by what you like, Take a few cigars you like from the same batch, and smoke one every 6 months, sometimes they will mellow a little but often you notice flavors that were not there in a younger cigar.
I believe that aging can do wonders for some cigars.
Kiokicigars
www.kiokicigars.com
It all comes down to what you like. One get tip on aging is a coolidor. A boating/marine style cooler will offer a high level of insulation to keep humid. in. One thing you after to worry about is over humid. if you put cedar sheets inside from the boxes that is the best way. Get a digital hygro. as well, more accurate.
Aging for me would be about 3 years + some cigars though even after 6 months great so much better.
Aging for me would be about 3 years + some cigars though even after 6 months great so much better.
An aged cigar is simply a different smoke. I like them better because the rough edges go away.
But once in a while I just enjoy smoking a fresh cigar right off the shelf. Last time I was in Vegas with a buddy I bought an Ashton Heritage at Casa Fuente, then sat at the bar near the casino and smoked it with a diet coke. Enjoyed it thoroughly... Cheers, Larry.
But once in a while I just enjoy smoking a fresh cigar right off the shelf. Last time I was in Vegas with a buddy I bought an Ashton Heritage at Casa Fuente, then sat at the bar near the casino and smoked it with a diet coke. Enjoyed it thoroughly... Cheers, Larry.
I rarely torch a cigar that's less than a year old, properly humidified. As mentioned above, the aged cigar seems to take on its "natural" flavor. But I would also suggest that the aged cigar takes on a better draw and steadier burn.
I'm smoking a 2-year-old VS Reserve at this moment. The flavor is wonderfully full of chocolate and coffee, draw is good, and burn is perfect. What more could I ask of a value-priced box-press!!??
I'm smoking a 2-year-old VS Reserve at this moment. The flavor is wonderfully full of chocolate and coffee, draw is good, and burn is perfect. What more could I ask of a value-priced box-press!!??
Good question...
My plan is to buy boxes of "good" cigars, and smoke them at their different stages. i.e. try one right away, wait 6 months try another, wait another 6 months try one... etc... etc...
This way, I feel I'll really get a good idea of the aging process. I've only been smoking for about 4 yrs., but having fun, and enjoying my smokes.
If I find something I really like, I'll buy another box and let them sit.
Just my :2
My plan is to buy boxes of "good" cigars, and smoke them at their different stages. i.e. try one right away, wait 6 months try another, wait another 6 months try one... etc... etc...
This way, I feel I'll really get a good idea of the aging process. I've only been smoking for about 4 yrs., but having fun, and enjoying my smokes.
If I find something I really like, I'll buy another box and let them sit.
Just my :2
vstrommark
Nice Jungle Ya Got Here
How do you decide which cigars you are going to buy for aging and how many boxes of each do you buy and why?
I think that the best approach is to find a short list of cigars that you like or are interested in and then ask about how well each ages. Also, if you can trade with someone for some aged sticks, that's great. You can also look around and purchase some sticks already aged online and in different B&Ms.
The cigars come with age on them and well like I have said before cigars arent really meant to be aged. As it changes from what the blender meant it to be. i prefer my smokes fresh and well when you have many boxes you can't help but to age them. In all honesty theres really no rules if your one of the ppl that plan on aging the cigar just buy a box and smoke one every couple of months to see how they have progressed.
Glacierman
Evolving Lead Gorilla
. . . A lot of BOTL believe that cigars should rest in your humidor for at least three months before you should start smoking them to give them time to rest and let the oils flow.
Must let them rest for three months before smoking....that's a knee-slapper! We have a new use for humidors: cigar spas! Sheesh.
Smoke 'em now or later, but smoke 'em! Three months. :r
You can be offended now if you wish, but that's just plain bunk, and smacks of snobbery.
Still laughing.
AriesOpusX
The Wheel Man
I only "seriously" age my Opus collection. Certain smokes get aged just because I have two boxes of them and set one aside to age and one to smoke. You'll never catch me aging anything for years that I haven't even smoked one of yet.
Due to my noobness, I haven't had much that I have aged myself, but I am getting to the point where some of my sticks are 4-5 months old.
Tonight I had a Padron 2000 Maddy that had over 4 months on it. Was a totally different cigar than the other 15 I plowed through right away.
I liked them before and liked this one as well.
The journey continues.:ss
Tonight I had a Padron 2000 Maddy that had over 4 months on it. Was a totally different cigar than the other 15 I plowed through right away.
I liked them before and liked this one as well.
The journey continues.:ss
Can someone answer me this question, because I don't know..
When the manufacture rolls the cigar, how long before they ship them out?
A long time ago, I told the board I got a full box of Ashton aged maduro #10's with yellow cellophane. I waited awhile before I smoked one (sent a few out to gorilla's here) myself, and I must say there is a difference between those and the fresh ones I bought recently.
I wonder how long it take cellophane to turn yellow..anyone have any idea?
When the manufacture rolls the cigar, how long before they ship them out?
A long time ago, I told the board I got a full box of Ashton aged maduro #10's with yellow cellophane. I waited awhile before I smoked one (sent a few out to gorilla's here) myself, and I must say there is a difference between those and the fresh ones I bought recently.
I wonder how long it take cellophane to turn yellow..anyone have any idea?
Well, concerning the yellowing of the cellophane. A major factor in the yellowing of the cellophane is how much time did it spend under UV lighting. This type of plastic is very uv sensitive.
But I like letting my cigars rest for about 1 to 6 months. I've found out it just lets it normalize a little. The cigars that I get from the shops seem to me that they are a little dryer than I prefer.
But I like letting my cigars rest for about 1 to 6 months. I've found out it just lets it normalize a little. The cigars that I get from the shops seem to me that they are a little dryer than I prefer.
What ever you can afford!
I usually smoke a cigar regardless of age. If its not that good, I'll usually just toss the rest back in the humi and go back to it in a few months. Its really just trial and error.
Excellent advice from Da Man!!
I age my cigars that are the same blend. If the fillers are mixed I may smoke some right away and save some for later. Will they taste the same? No. Will it be better? Maybe. The wrappers and blend will merge creating a new taste. Is that what the blender intended? Who knows. Everybody knows what Pepin says about his cigars. The question is does the blender mix the cigar for the taste or does the blender mix the cigar for the way it will taste with age.
I say do what you like. Please your own taste. After all you paid for them.
I say do what you like. Please your own taste. After all you paid for them.
I agree that it is easier to age if you have a large stockpile in the first place. This way you have something to keep you busy while your new sticks age.:tu
If I get something new in, that I really want to try, I smoke one, and put the rest away for later. I usually get around to the aged ones in 3-6 months - rinse and repeat until I kill the box.
However, I think you can worry too much about age. The whole point is to enjoy the goodness - not to worry about age.
If I get something new in, that I really want to try, I smoke one, and put the rest away for later. I usually get around to the aged ones in 3-6 months - rinse and repeat until I kill the box.
However, I think you can worry too much about age. The whole point is to enjoy the goodness - not to worry about age.
Can someone answer me this question, because I don't know..
When the manufacture rolls the cigar, how long before they ship them out?
I think the time a manufacturer ages a cigar before shipping varies, from brand to brand, even cigars within the same brand can be different as well, my guess is Fuent ages the Opus much longer than the curly heads. Sure would be nice to find box dates on non-cubans, there are a few out there but not many, I usually date my purchases.
AriesOpusX
The Wheel Man
Just a tip for aging if you are realllllly bad at smoking the ones you are trying to age. Grab a few coolers and keep them loaded with boxes of singles etc, keep your aging ones on the bottom eventually you kind of forget about them and "rediscover" them 6 months later. Kind of fun its like Christmas all over again.