2008 toast across american box set ?

Devanmc · 03-30-2011, 08:50 AM

So i have a 2008 toast across american box set sitting in my humidor. Now ive never actually smoked either brand but i hear both need alot of age. Is close to 3 years enough age for these to smoke well? I said i good amount for these 2 and would obviously not want to "waste" them by smoking them before they are ready.

the black box

HK3- · 03-30-2011, 08:53 AM

The 2007 is ready IMO. Had one a few years back and they were excellent. Maybe smoke the 2008 next year if you'd like. I'm jealous.

Devanmc · 03-30-2011, 08:57 AM

i pulled the image off of google, i have an 08 and 09. Wish i had an 07

HK3- · 03-30-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

i pulled the image off of google, i have an 08 and 09. Wish i had an 07

I see. If I were you, and you were me, then I would wait ATLEAST one more year on the 08 set. Patience pays well on these.

icehog3 · 03-30-2011, 09:02 AM

I am guessing they would be amazing with 10 years on them, I would wait 7 more years.

Devanmc · 03-30-2011, 09:04 AM

thanks fellas

hscmit · 03-30-2011, 10:21 AM

the dcm is ready right now
the opus is more subjective, some people think 1 year is enough other 2-3 I think it would be fine now

icehog3 · 03-30-2011, 11:37 AM

I would probably wait 12 years just to be sure.

03-30-2011, 11:58 AM

I would wait as long as you can. Those are big, full bodied cigars that will last decades, and improve greatly with age. I would imagine the 15-20 year mark would be "money" for those cigars. But who wants to wait that long?

icehog3 · 03-30-2011, 12:00 PM

I think at least 15 years would be the best bet, as Nate said.

Salvelinus · 03-30-2011, 04:49 PM

If they are going to be good in 15 years and we follow the rule of threes they should be epic in 45 years.

Don Fernando · 03-30-2011, 04:54 PM

Your grandchildren will love these when they retire

Devanmc · 03-30-2011, 04:59 PM

well they can buy there own fredi!

N2 GOLD · 03-30-2011, 05:00 PM

I'm still sitting on these, (1984 Mac's)

They turn 27 this year...

icehog3 · 03-30-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

I'm still sitting on these, (1984 Mac's)

Careful not to crush them.

enlightenedcigar · 03-30-2011, 05:14 PM

I smoked my pack of those last month and they smoked great! You are good to smoke them now, but more time wouldn't hurt it!

jesseboston81 · 03-30-2011, 05:55 PM

I would just time capsule those bad boys up until at least 2208/09.

TBone · 03-30-2011, 06:13 PM

I'd wait until you turn 65 then your old enough to enjoy them and you will have learned patience.

Devanmc · 03-30-2011, 06:29 PM

im never gunna learn patience though!

maninblack · 03-30-2011, 07:33 PM

Put these in your will for your grandkids. Or better yet smoke them both at once.

03-30-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	2008 toast across american box set ? So i have a 2008 toast across american box set sitting in my humidor. Now ive never actually smoked either brand but i hear both need alot of age. Is close to 3 years enough age for these to smoke well? I said i good amount for these 2 and would obviously not want to "waste" them by smoking them before they are ready. the black box __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

03-30-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? The 2007 is ready IMO. Had one a few years back and they were excellent. Maybe smoke the 2008 next year if you'd like. I'm jealous.

03-30-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? i pulled the image off of google, i have an 08 and 09. Wish i had an 07 __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

03-30-2011, 09:02 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? I am guessing they would be amazing with 10 years on them, I would wait 7 more years. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-30-2011, 09:04 AM	#6
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? thanks fellas __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

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hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? the dcm is ready right now the opus is more subjective, some people think 1 year is enough other 2-3 I think it would be fine now

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? I would probably wait 12 years just to be sure. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-30-2011, 11:58 AM	#9
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? I would wait as long as you can. Those are big, full bodied cigars that will last decades, and improve greatly with age. I would imagine the 15-20 year mark would be "money" for those cigars. But who wants to wait that long?

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? I think at least 15 years would be the best bet, as Nate said. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? well they can buy there own fredi! __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

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TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? I'd wait until you turn 65 then your old enough to enjoy them and you will have learned patience.

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Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? im never gunna learn patience though! __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

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maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: 2008 toast across american box set ? Put these in your will for your grandkids. Or better yet smoke them both at once. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA