Aged NCs

Jon11 · 08-05-2020, 10:14 PM

What NC cigars do you think have the best aging potential?

NCRadioMan · 08-05-2020, 11:00 PM

Based on my personal experience:
Padron
AF Hemingway's (shockingly fantastic after 10+ years)
Most My Father/Pepin made cigars
Punch Rare Corojo

gomeitsmybday · 08-06-2020, 05:12 AM

I have only in recent years began attempting to age my cigars, so in my limited experience, here are some that have been benefiting nicely from age:

- Anything by AJ Fernandez, particularly the more full bodied stuff. I have had some AJF Ramon Allones and Punch that have been smoking like entirely different cigars just under 2 years later
- Anything DPG
- Casa Fernandez has been doing well so far also
- I received a 2017 box of CLE Box of corojos (just got lucky) and they smoked so well that I'm planning to buy a box to age!

There are many others but just those come to mind atm...i believe that overall, the rule of thumb is that the stronger the cigar, the better, since extensive aging can mellow out a cigar and if you are starting out with a mellow cigar, it's less likely to go well. There are exceptions to that however!

Brlesq · 08-06-2020, 08:54 AM

Padron
Litto Gomez / LFD
DPG / Tatuaje

gomeitsmybday · 08-06-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brlesq

Litto Gomez / LFD

Good call Bruce, RevSmoke was kind enough to share a Litto Gomez with me that was from 09 I think? And it was outrageously good, probably the best Dominican I've smoked to date. I would like to get some of my own to age but damn are they pricey...one of these days though!!

mosesbotbol · 08-06-2020, 02:19 PM

Some of the Nicaraguan powerhouses would be interesting.

borndead1 · 08-07-2020, 12:26 AM

Definitely NOT Padron 64s.

Chainsaw13 · 08-07-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

Definitely NOT Padron 64s.

Second that.

CEC_Tech · 08-07-2020, 11:59 AM

If you're into Drew Estate I like the Liga Pivada line with a year of age on 'em. Definitely LFD/Litto Gomez. I have some Herrera Estili Norteno's put away right now as well.

As always Opus X always ages well, but I've not had a good one for quite awhile now. They seem to have less flavor than before.

VirtualSmitty · 08-12-2020, 08:44 AM

I think the regular old thosand series from Padron ages great. I just found a Padron 5000 that I must have bought back in 2007 or 2008 and it was awesome.

icehog3 · 08-12-2020, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I think the regular old thosand series from Padron ages great. I just found a Padron 5000 that I must have bought back in 2007 or 2008 and it was awesome.

It's crazy how good some of them become with age.

oldforge · 08-12-2020, 11:16 AM

I have a lot of aged (some 10 years) NCs.
The Room 101s have all aged beautifully.
Other winners:
--Anejos
--Oliva Vs
--Crowned Heads
--old Murcielago
--Flor Dominicana ligeros and double ligeros

Jon11 · 08-12-2020, 05:30 PM

Thanks just looking for suggestions. Personally I’ve had good experiences with aged Illusiones and Viaje. All of my 7 year old Padrons were horrible and flavorless. I smoke a lot of CCs but am kind of swinging back to NCs as I seem to be getting more enjoyment out of them.

Romeo Allones · 08-13-2020, 09:13 AM

The Non-Cubans I prefer to age are Padron Family Reserve, Opus X, Fuente DC Shark and some Anejos. Might try leaving some Ligas until next year but they are usually good to go after a month or two.

big a · 08-13-2020, 12:06 PM

Glad to read this as I have had some time lately to dive back into cigars. I have been MIA and just working through stick in my humidor (most 7-10 +years old, 95% NC). I would always put a sticker of the month and year i got the cigars on the sleeve. The Tats, AF Anejos, Viajes, Opus and Ligas have been every bit as good as i remember. I have enjoyed the Tats and Anejos sharks the most. With LP and Opus slightly behind them. Can't wait to open the box of little monsters.

I did just smoked a brickhouse i got on my honeymoon (May 2010) and thought it smoked surprisingly good also. Its flavors had slightly mellowed out but was still enjoyable.

08-05-2020, 10:14 PM	#1
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Aged NCs What NC cigars do you think have the best aging potential?

08-05-2020, 11:00 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Aged NCs Based on my personal experience: Padron AF Hemingway's (shockingly fantastic after 10+ years) Most My Father/Pepin made cigars Punch Rare Corojo __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-06-2020, 05:12 AM	#3
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: Aged NCs I have only in recent years began attempting to age my cigars, so in my limited experience, here are some that have been benefiting nicely from age: - Anything by AJ Fernandez, particularly the more full bodied stuff. I have had some AJF Ramon Allones and Punch that have been smoking like entirely different cigars just under 2 years later - Anything DPG - Casa Fernandez has been doing well so far also - I received a 2017 box of CLE Box of corojos (just got lucky) and they smoked so well that I'm planning to buy a box to age! There are many others but just those come to mind atm...i believe that overall, the rule of thumb is that the stronger the cigar, the better, since extensive aging can mellow out a cigar and if you are starting out with a mellow cigar, it's less likely to go well. There are exceptions to that however!

08-06-2020, 08:54 AM	#4
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: Aged NCs Padron Litto Gomez / LFD DPG / Tatuaje __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

08-06-2020, 02:19 PM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Aged NCs Some of the Nicaraguan powerhouses would be interesting. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

08-07-2020, 12:26 AM	#7
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Aged NCs Definitely NOT Padron 64s. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

08-07-2020, 11:59 AM	#9
CEC_Tech Old CS Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Armando Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 202 Trading: (5)	Re: Aged NCs If you're into Drew Estate I like the Liga Pivada line with a year of age on 'em. Definitely LFD/Litto Gomez. I have some Herrera Estili Norteno's put away right now as well. As always Opus X always ages well, but I've not had a good one for quite awhile now. They seem to have less flavor than before.

08-12-2020, 08:44 AM	#10
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Aged NCs I think the regular old thosand series from Padron ages great. I just found a Padron 5000 that I must have bought back in 2007 or 2008 and it was awesome. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

08-12-2020, 11:16 AM	#12
oldforge Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Porcupine Quillage, CT Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: Aged NCs I have a lot of aged (some 10 years) NCs. The Room 101s have all aged beautifully. Other winners: --Anejos --Oliva Vs --Crowned Heads --old Murcielago --Flor Dominicana ligeros and double ligeros

08-12-2020, 05:30 PM	#13
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Re: Aged NCs Thanks just looking for suggestions. Personally I’ve had good experiences with aged Illusiones and Viaje. All of my 7 year old Padrons were horrible and flavorless. I smoke a lot of CCs but am kind of swinging back to NCs as I seem to be getting more enjoyment out of them.

08-13-2020, 09:13 AM	#14
Romeo Allones Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Aged NCs The Non-Cubans I prefer to age are Padron Family Reserve, Opus X, Fuente DC Shark and some Anejos. Might try leaving some Ligas until next year but they are usually good to go after a month or two.

08-13-2020, 12:06 PM	#15
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: Aged NCs Glad to read this as I have had some time lately to dive back into cigars. I have been MIA and just working through stick in my humidor (most 7-10 +years old, 95% NC). I would always put a sticker of the month and year i got the cigars on the sleeve. The Tats, AF Anejos, Viajes, Opus and Ligas have been every bit as good as i remember. I have enjoyed the Tats and Anejos sharks the most. With LP and Opus slightly behind them. Can't wait to open the box of little monsters. I did just smoked a brickhouse i got on my honeymoon (May 2010) and thought it smoked surprisingly good also. Its flavors had slightly mellowed out but was still enjoyable. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain