I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age.

03-04-2009, 01:09 AM

Tim at Habanos Torres brought out a big bale of tobacco gifted to him by his grandfather over 15 years ago. This tobacco is now approximately 50 years old. Tim made then into two shapes Cañanazo and Esplendido. It was absolutely amazing. A dollar a year but truly the BEST cigar I have ever smoked. It was ridiculously smooth, had a Cubanesque twang, a mild white pepper spice, a creaminess that didn't quit, and a slightly herbal flavor that I really enjoyed. Absolutely amazing... did I say that already?

SmokinCozy · 03-04-2009, 01:47 AM

pretty expensive stick but for the enjoyment you received.....well worth it.

03-04-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCozy

pretty expensive stick but for the enjoyment you received.....well worth it.

It's probably the first and last of these that I will smoke but yes, definitely worth it.

RHNewfie · 03-04-2009, 07:53 AM

I have been lucky enough to smoke a few of Tim's cigars (one from our friend Matt here) and I still have a 30yo resting. They are all excellent!!

md4958 · 03-04-2009, 08:51 AM

Just wondering Matt, did you get any insight as to the storage and handling of the baccy? How do they keep the tobacco supple enough for so long, without developing mold issues?

03-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Sounds AMAZING!! Sounds even better then drinking scotch that's old enough to buy it's own scotch.

Can you say, envious?

03-04-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Just wondering Matt, did you get any insight as to the storage and handling of the baccy? How do they keep the tobacco supple enough for so long, without developing mold issues?

Tim has small quantities maybe at most 100lbs of this tobacco. He has a temperature and humidity controlled room in his house where he stores his tobacco as well as temperature and humidity controlled rolling rooms in each of his shops. He keeps the tobacco on cedar shelves in plastic bags and occasionally goes through his tobacco supplies for stuff that he is aging longer and rotates the tobacco and inspects it. He also has some tobacco hanging and that is going to be for a very special occasion. I've been looking at those leaves for the last four years...

MedicCook · 03-04-2009, 09:15 AM

Sounds like a great cigar.

03-04-2009, 10:05 AM

sounds tasty, congrats on your experience. I think the oldest I have had are a couple monty#2's that were about 4 years old. Have a few left, guess they are about 5 now, might be time to try them again

03-04-2009, 10:19 AM

That is so cool.

I would love to do that but CC tobacco is not that old.

Scottw · 03-04-2009, 12:41 PM

Sounds awesome, glad you enjoyed, seems worth the price.

03-04-2009, 01:09 AM	#1
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. Tim at Habanos Torres brought out a big bale of tobacco gifted to him by his grandfather over 15 years ago. This tobacco is now approximately 50 years old. Tim made then into two shapes Cañanazo and Esplendido. It was absolutely amazing. A dollar a year but truly the BEST cigar I have ever smoked. It was ridiculously smooth, had a Cubanesque twang, a mild white pepper spice, a creaminess that didn't quit, and a slightly herbal flavor that I really enjoyed. Absolutely amazing... did I say that already?

03-04-2009, 07:53 AM	#4
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03-04-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. Just wondering Matt, did you get any insight as to the storage and handling of the baccy? How do they keep the tobacco supple enough for so long, without developing mold issues? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-04-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. Sounds AMAZING!! Sounds even better then drinking scotch that's old enough to buy it's own scotch. Can you say, envious?

03-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. Sounds like a great cigar.

03-04-2009, 01:47 AM	#2
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. pretty expensive stick but for the enjoyment you received.....well worth it. __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

03-04-2009, 10:05 AM	#9
promethius Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. sounds tasty, congrats on your experience. I think the oldest I have had are a couple monty#2's that were about 4 years old. Have a few left, guess they are about 5 now, might be time to try them again

03-04-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I just smoked a cigar more than twice my age. That is so cool. I would love to do that but CC tobacco is not that old.

03-04-2009, 12:41 PM	#11
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