Let it rest?

Flounder · 07-07-2011, 10:20 AM

So, I just got a shipment of about 25 sticks yesterday, RP and Fuente samplers, I don't like to smoke my new cigars right away, and I know a lot of you guys talk about letting them rest for a while after they arrive.

My question is, why? I do it just because I don't like smoking straight out of shipping, but what other pros come with resting your newly delivered babies?

Whee · 07-07-2011, 10:22 AM

Most places ship cigars "wet" and letting them rest allows them to acclimate to your humidor and your conditions.

But if they taste and smoke good....smoke 'em.

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 10:23 AM

Because most shippers do not ship humidified, or ship them from their storage at a higher RH. You want to give them time to reach the proper humidity. I just got some VOR DTs from Fullers Pullers that were ship humidity controlled, gonna smoke one tomorrow..

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-07-2011, 10:24 AM

Most times cigars aren't shipped under optimal conditions. Giving them a few weeks to adjust to your storage conditions will make them smoke better.

chippewastud79 · 07-07-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Most places ship cigars "wet" and letting them rest allows them to acclimate to your humidor and your conditions.

But if they taste and smoke good....smoke 'em.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Because most shippers do not ship humidified. You want to give them time to reach the proper humidity.

Whee · 07-07-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Amazing, two opposing opinions here?

The main point is, cigars do not arrive in optimal smoking condition most of the time. Vendor, shipping and conditions can all affect the cigar. Allowing them to rest gets them acclimated to your specific conditions that you like to smoke.

As always YMMV.

bobarian · 07-07-2011, 10:28 AM

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

Flounder · 07-07-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

That's what I thought. I don't know what these other guys are talking about...

poker · 07-07-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

3 years should be about right.

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

3 years should be about right.

These are NCs not CCs Kelly

poker · 07-07-2011, 10:34 AM

I know. If they were CC's I would have said 5 years

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

I know. If they were CC's I would have said 5 years

Smoking an Anejo no48 this weekend with 3 yrs on it

Still afraid of that Davidoff u sent me

jesseboston81 · 07-07-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

3 years should be about right.

I thought that three years was the aging cap? Try starting with three weeks to let your sticks stabilize. If you really want aged cigars, you'll start noticing age after three months.

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-07-2011, 10:38 AM

3 years for NC and CCs are like what? 3-4 years min? ( from box code )

pnoon · 07-07-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Still afraid of that Davidoff u sent me

I ain't afraid. Send it to me. I'll smoke it.

Posted via Mobile Device

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I ain't afraid. Send it to me. I'll smoke it.

Posted via Mobile Device

pm me your address

Nah i'm not AFRAID i guess. I just dont think my palate is advanced enough to appreciate it.

07-07-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I ain't afraid. Send it to me. I'll smoke it.

Posted via Mobile Device

Blak Smyth · 07-07-2011, 11:10 AM

The comment was made that some sticks are delivered humidity controlled.
Is there a way to know if an order is good to smoke right away or not? Or should you just rest them all?
Currently I am just putting them away as long as I can keep patient, hasn't worked out so well yet. I will be out of rested cigars after this weekend.

Whee · 07-07-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

The comment was made that some sticks are delivered humidity controlled.
Is there a way to know if an order is good to smoke or not?
Currently I am just putting them away as long as I can keep patient, hasn't worked out so well yet. I will be out of rested cigars after this weekend.

Smoke one.

jesseboston81 · 07-07-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Is there a way to know if an order is good to smoke or not?

Smoke one and find out. You can try and tell by the feel or sponginess of the cigar or the amount of sheen on the wrapper, but smoking one is the best way to really know if they're good to go.

07-07-2011, 10:20 AM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Let it rest? So, I just got a shipment of about 25 sticks yesterday, RP and Fuente samplers, I don't like to smoke my new cigars right away, and I know a lot of you guys talk about letting them rest for a while after they arrive. My question is, why? I do it just because I don't like smoking straight out of shipping, but what other pros come with resting your newly delivered babies?

07-07-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Let it rest? Most places ship cigars "wet" and letting them rest allows them to acclimate to your humidor and your conditions. But if they taste and smoke good....smoke 'em. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-07-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Let it rest? Because most shippers do not ship humidified, or ship them from their storage at a higher RH. You want to give them time to reach the proper humidity. I just got some VOR DTs from Fullers Pullers that were ship humidity controlled, gonna smoke one tomorrow.. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

07-07-2011, 10:24 AM	#4
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Let it rest? Most times cigars aren't shipped under optimal conditions. Giving them a few weeks to adjust to your storage conditions will make them smoke better.

07-07-2011, 10:28 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Let it rest? Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

07-07-2011, 10:34 AM	#11
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Let it rest? I know. If they were CC's I would have said 5 years __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

07-07-2011, 10:38 AM	#14
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Let it rest? 3 years for NC and CCs are like what? 3-4 years min? ( from box code )

07-07-2011, 11:10 AM	#18
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Let it rest? The comment was made that some sticks are delivered humidity controlled. Is there a way to know if an order is good to smoke right away or not? Or should you just rest them all? Currently I am just putting them away as long as I can keep patient, hasn't worked out so well yet. I will be out of rested cigars after this weekend. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS