Aging by default

[md4958]

Ive had other cigars that have several years of age on them (NCs) and they were fantastic... smooth and rich. I think for a cigar that has that much flavor to become bland would take 20+ years... A premium cigar ( like the Pardon anni) will most likely become smoother and more complex over time.

EDIT: I should have said that the lack of bite allows the complexity to come through... I would say that its always there, but "masked" by the bite

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by Bax

They're always worth keeping around! The problem is that they might not be what they are at their peak. Maybe smoother, but not as strong.

This has been what I have heard. I have heard that some say after a year or so the padron's 26/64 go downhill and start losing there taste. However, I did find someone on another site that has had his Padron's for 10+ years and said that they are amazing. So I was just curious.

Originally Posted by md4958

Ive had other cigars that have several years of age on them (NCs) and they were fantastic... smooth and rich. I think for a cigar that has that much flavor to become bland would take 20+ years... A premium cigar ( like the Pardon anni) will most likely become smoother and more complex over time.

EDIT: I should have said that the lack of bite allows the complexity to come through... I would say that its always there, but "masked" by the bite

This is pretty much my thinking as well. I don't think they'll last me 20+ years, but possibly 10+. Thank you all for your input. Any BOTL here ever experienced a Padron 26/64 or VSG from when they bought it in the 90's and smoked it now?

[JJG]

I was under the impression that the stronger cigars have the best chance of aging well. Opus X for example is the only NC I've ever heard of people aging for 10+ years. what would be strongest of the Padrons? the 26s? Those might be your best bet.

[NCRadioMan]

There's nothing quite like an aged Padron. They are very good. As for the VSG's, I don't care for them until they have had a year or two under thier belt. Then they really shine, imo.

[Throb]

I love the 64 PANs and have several different sizes (Presidente, Imperials and Principe) in my vino for over 6 years. I find that the sticks have mellowed over the years. I have read in several places that these sticks were meant to be enjoyed fresh and I have to agree. If I am ever in a "cigar bar" and they have these, I pick up a few and and extra to smoke that night. Of course the one I smoke is usually to wet but the ones I take home and let rest (not age) are wonderful.

Don't get me wrong, they don't get worse with age...they just mellow out. I feel they don't get any more complex as CCs seem to do with age. Just my

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by JJG

I was under the impression that the stronger cigars have the best chance of aging well. Opus X for example is the only NC I've ever heard of people aging for 10+ years. what would be strongest of the Padrons? the 26s? Those might be your best bet.

Definitely have the Opus in there too. Yeah I kind of have a little bit of both ... maybe more on the 64 but who's counting

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

There's nothing quite like an aged Padron. They are very good. As for the VSG's, I don't care for them until they have had a year or two under thier belt. Then they really shine, imo.

Thanks for your input. The Vsg's that I have probably won't goes as far as the padron. But its good to hear that after a couple more years they still "shine" ... that's probably the amount of time that they will last in my humi.

Originally Posted by Throb

I love the 64 PANs and have several different sizes (Presidente, Imperials and Principe) in my vino for over 6 years. I find that the sticks have mellowed over the years. I have read in several places that these sticks were meant to be enjoyed fresh and I have to agree.

Don't get me wrong, they don't get worse with age...they just mellow out. I feel they don't get any more complex as CCs seem to do with age. Just my

Thanks for your experience. I guess to someone a more "mellowed out" PAM 64 could be great or not so great. And to someone else a fresh kick to it may be better or not so better. That's why its hard to discuss these issues. When it comes to taste there are so many factors involved. Glad to hear of your long resting PAN 64's. Hope you continue to enjoy them I will be down this road sooner or later with the PAM's 26/64's