Cigar Aging Peak Times

JenksAnejo · 02-20-2012, 04:29 PM

So I know there are no guarentees that aging will make a NC improve over time; however, aging can greatly improve the flavor in many cigars.

I would like to start a thread where you guys tell me when you think the "peak" time of a certain cigar might be! Pick a few or hell tell me as many as you would like.

Example: I think the Anejo is at its peak after a year of aging. I enjoy them right off the truck, but if I was able to have my pick I would smoke year old Anejo's all day everyday.

Opinions will greatly vary and that's ok!

For some reason I'm am greatly intrigued by the aging process and am interested in reading many different opinions from my brosephs!

Dunkel · 02-20-2012, 04:42 PM

The law of 3's.

chippewastud79 · 02-20-2012, 04:48 PM

Rule of 3's

JenksAnejo · 02-20-2012, 04:50 PM

ApexAZ · 02-20-2012, 04:53 PM

After 3 weeks the cigar begins to stabilize. After 3 months the profile of the cigar...

Really, I am interested too as I've only been smoking cigars for about 6 months.

pnoon · 02-20-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

After 3 weeks the cigar begins to stabilize. After 3 months the profile of the cigar...

Really, I am interested too as I've only been smoking cigars for about 6 months.

It is a joke, Brian.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=48249

pektel · 02-20-2012, 04:52 PM

Thought this was a good read:

http://cigars.co.uk/printable/node/77

I know the article speaks specifically of cuban cigars, but a fun read nonetheless.

BlkDrew · 02-20-2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

Thought this was a good read:

http://cigars.co.uk/printable/node/77

I know the article speaks specifically of cuban cigars, but a fun read nonetheless.

Thank you, that was a great read.

pektel · 02-20-2012, 05:00 PM

It depends on the original strength of the cigar, among other things. Mild smokes tend to fall on their faces much sooner than full flavored smokes. At least, in my limited experience.

cigarmonkel · 02-20-2012, 05:00 PM

i personally think it depends on the cigar. Opus X and Anejo's require a year before they start to come into their own but could still use more. Where as PAN64's only need maybe 6months. Not to mention everyones pallets are different and tastes will vary from person to person. There is no right or wrong for this question but what YOU think is best and what tastes best to you!

McSmokey · 02-20-2012, 05:06 PM

In all honesty I recently smoked an Opus RdC whose celo had turned yellow(4-5 years old) and will not smoke another that has not aged this long.

icehog3 · 02-20-2012, 05:09 PM

I try to age all my Gurkhas to last until the day after my death.

DaBear · 02-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I try to age all my Gurkhas to last until the day after my death.

jluck · 02-20-2012, 05:17 PM

I use a different rule of three. I start aging times when they are delivered.
ROTT.....THEN....
3 seconds
Or
3 minutes
And when I'm really trying hard
3 hours.

Ed M · 02-21-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jluck

I use a different rule of three. I start aging times when they are delivered.
ROTT.....THEN....
3 seconds
Or
3 minutes
And when I'm really trying hard
3 hours.

Sounds like we both use the same system!

lenguamor · 02-20-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I try to age all my Gurkhas to last until the day after my death.

The general rule is well-established; the specific factors of aging any one cigar begin with the cigar itself; the temperature at which you keep it and the humidity are the other two factors.

Cigars are one area in which the "nature vs. nurture" argument is pointless; a great cigar kept in poor conditions will cease to be a great cigar, but a bad cigar will never be a great cigar, no matter how long nor how well you age it.

I have a lot of clear Havanas and other old sticks which were likely kept in what we would regard as poor conditions; in someone's desk or someone attic/basement, often for 50 or more years. Yet after some TLC and time in a good environment, they rebounded to the point at which they are among my most prized cigars, and I enjoy them thoroughly...but I have no idea how good they could have been.

Point is: experiment. Try for yourself. No one here can say for sure what current, fresh sticks are going to age well, although you do develop a good "eye" for spotting them after you gain some experience.

That said, I have some Cremosas that have aged for at least six years.

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kelmac07 · 02-20-2012, 05:18 PM

Where is Nickerson when you need him?

lenguamor · 02-20-2012, 05:26 PM

And read the stickies!

JenksAnejo · 02-20-2012, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the read Pektel!

Zeuceone · 02-20-2012, 08:26 PM

I find them best at about 5pm

02-20-2012, 04:29 PM	#1
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Cigar Aging Peak Times So I know there are no guarentees that aging will make a NC improve over time; however, aging can greatly improve the flavor in many cigars. I would like to start a thread where you guys tell me when you think the "peak" time of a certain cigar might be! Pick a few or hell tell me as many as you would like. Example: I think the Anejo is at its peak after a year of aging. I enjoy them right off the truck, but if I was able to have my pick I would smoke year old Anejo's all day everyday. Opinions will greatly vary and that's ok! For some reason I'm am greatly intrigued by the aging process and am interested in reading many different opinions from my brosephs!

02-20-2012, 04:42 PM	#2
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times The law of 3's. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

02-20-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times Rule of 3's __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-20-2012, 04:50 PM	#4
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times

02-20-2012, 04:53 PM	#5
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times After 3 weeks the cigar begins to stabilize. After 3 months the profile of the cigar... Really, I am interested too as I've only been smoking cigars for about 6 months.

02-20-2012, 04:52 PM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times Thought this was a good read: http://cigars.co.uk/printable/node/77 I know the article speaks specifically of cuban cigars, but a fun read nonetheless. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

02-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#9
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times It depends on the original strength of the cigar, among other things. Mild smokes tend to fall on their faces much sooner than full flavored smokes. At least, in my limited experience. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

02-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#10
cigarmonkel User Title goes here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: a2/ypsi. in the mitten Posts: 1,594 Trading: (32)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times i personally think it depends on the cigar. Opus X and Anejo's require a year before they start to come into their own but could still use more. Where as PAN64's only need maybe 6months. Not to mention everyones pallets are different and tastes will vary from person to person. There is no right or wrong for this question but what YOU think is best and what tastes best to you!

02-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#11
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times In all honesty I recently smoked an Opus RdC whose celo had turned yellow(4-5 years old) and will not smoke another that has not aged this long. __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

02-20-2012, 05:09 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times I try to age all my Gurkhas to last until the day after my death. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#14
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times I use a different rule of three. I start aging times when they are delivered. ROTT.....THEN.... 3 seconds Or 3 minutes And when I'm really trying hard 3 hours.

02-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times Where is Nickerson when you need him? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-20-2012, 05:26 PM	#18
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times And read the stickies! __________________

02-20-2012, 07:53 PM	#19
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times Thanks for the read Pektel!

02-20-2012, 08:26 PM	#20
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Cigar Aging Peak Times I find them best at about 5pm __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.