Aging aged cigars

[stearns]

Originally Posted by Twotacotuesday

And examples off hand that lose it right away? I've never been in a financial position to build up enough to age, usually buy and smoke. But I want to bud a coolerdor and start aging.

Although I wouldn't use the term "right away," a few that I have personally experienced this with are davidoffs, avo, (nc) bolivars, and some older little known brands I've come across here and there. Keep in mind some of these are with 10+ years on them, but for the most part anything NC that starts out mild will fade away. A few years back I went around buying up old stock to see for myself, and I've had many "hot air" moments. they can be disappointing, especially if you're expecting something that was once really good to be marvelous.

However, when you do come across something that has aged well, the benefit is unparalleled

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Twotacotuesday

And examples off hand that lose it right away? I've never been in a financial position to build up enough to age, usually buy and smoke. But I want to bud a coolerdor and start aging.

Originally Posted by stearns

Although I wouldn't use the term "right away," a few that I have personally experienced this with are davidoffs, avo, (nc) bolivars, and some older little known brands I've come across here and there. Keep in mind some of these are with 10+ years on them, but for the most part anything NC that starts out mild will fade away. A few years back I went around buying up old stock to see for myself, and I've had many "hot air" moments. they can be disappointing, especially if you're expecting something that was once really good to be marvelous.

However, when you do come across something that has aged well, the benefit is unparalleled

Interesting perspective. I have had Davidoff and Avos that age well. Yes, they start out mild - and the do not get any stronger. However if you smoke aged versions slowly, the complexity and subtlety of flavors is astounding.

Ones that I have found that do not age well? Nw mind you, these are just my tastes - and your tastes may vary - as shown above.

La Flor Dominicana - Ligero and DL lines.
Rocky Patel - just about any line
Gurhka (of the few that I have had)
5 Vegas
Padilla Miami
Tatuaje (the tubos anyway)
La Aurora

Cigars that age well?
El Rey del Mundo Robusto & Robusto Larga
Litto Gomez Diez
Litto Gomez Small Batch
Padron
Punch Rothschild Maduro Maduro

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Todd