How old is too old

Jbailey · 08-15-2010, 08:57 PM

I have smoked some aged NC's and thought they were pretty good. Never had one that seemed past it's prime or flavorless.

treatneggy · 08-15-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I have smoked some aged NC's and thought they were pretty good. Never had one that seemed past it's prime or flavorless.

I know it depends a lot on the cigar, but I have cigars I bought 10-11 years ago that are still quite smokable. One of the aged brands has gotten a lot milder, but I still enjoy them.

JJG · 08-15-2010, 11:45 PM

I don't see any reason why Cubans would get better with age and NCs wouldn't. however, lets keep in mind that age cannot make a diamond out of a turd.

darkleeroy · 08-15-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I don't see any reason why Cubans would get better with age and NCs wouldn't. however, lets keep in mind that age cannot make a diamond out of a turd.

NC leaf has the privilege of being able to age all of it's leaf years before it hits the wrapping table. Mainly for the fact that NC primary market consists of only one country. Therefore, when we buy a premium NC cigar, the probability is high that the cigar is already at least 3 years old.

On the other hand, with the exception of the United States, B&M's in other counties base most of their cigar sales on Cuban brands. As a result, the overall demand for Cuban cigars is ridiculously high. Because of the high demand, Cuban factories would not be able to meet the demand if they aged their leaf as much as NC factories do. And since 90% of Cuba's total export relies on tobacco, they simply won't. Likewise, the culture surrounding Cuban's and their cigars is that they like fresher leaf. So a consumer buying a Cuban cigar will probably receive a cigar that's six months old, if not younger.

TL;DR When you buy a NC, it's been aged years before you even caught sight of it. When you buy a Cuban, the leaf was probably harvested mere months ago.

And yes, a cremosa that's been aged 10 years is still a cremosa, with dust on it.

08-15-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: How old is too old I have smoked some aged NC's and thought they were pretty good. Never had one that seemed past it's prime or flavorless. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

08-15-2010, 11:45 PM	#3
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: How old is too old I don't see any reason why Cubans would get better with age and NCs wouldn't. however, lets keep in mind that age cannot make a diamond out of a turd.