Strength as a function of time?

ApexAZ · 11-16-2011, 03:08 PM

I just finished a 5 Vegas Gold Maduro. Flavor-wise, I liked it, however it was a little on the strong side for me. Very peppery with what I assume is a high nicotine content. You almost feel your tongue go numb and you feel your stomach start to feel heavy.

So I'm wondering, if I buy some of these and let them sit for a year, will the strength diminish over time to give me a milder smoke? I've read that aging maduros doesn't have as much impact since the leaves are already fermented for longer.

Thoughts?

DaBear · 11-16-2011, 06:19 PM

Some will argue it can, others not. Generally there are very few sticks I will age. From experience with others there's a right and a wrong age for everything. For example, I like my Padron 64 Annys fresh where they seem a little more powerful and flavorful, but I like Anejos with a little bit of age on em as the fresh ones a bit too rough around the edges flavorwise and notice no difference strength wise.

tl;dr I'd say it varies by the stick, but generally I notice strength subsiding with age.

11-16-2011, 07:31 PM

I was under the impression that the 5 Vegas Gold line were mild?

My thoughts:
Strength is subjective and based on many variables; I can handle an LFD DL after a nice steak, but would run away from the same cigar in the morning.

Additionally. I suggest you stay away from La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero and Joya de Nicaragua.

Bax · 11-16-2011, 07:52 PM

It's been my experience that age will cut down the strength of a cigar but it may or may not improve the taste. If you find a cigar that you like the taste of but it's just a little too strong for you then age them and see if you like them. If you don't like it in the first place then aging may not help you.

Drez · 11-16-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

It's been my experience that age will cut down the strength of a cigar but it may or may not improve the taste. If you find a cigar that you like the taste of but it's just a little too strong for you then age them and see if you like them. If you don't like it in the first place then aging may not help you.

+1

ive found the 5 vegas gold maddy to be mild to me. try laying them down for a bit.

ApexAZ · 11-16-2011, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.

11-16-2011, 03:08 PM	#1
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Strength as a function of time? I just finished a 5 Vegas Gold Maduro. Flavor-wise, I liked it, however it was a little on the strong side for me. Very peppery with what I assume is a high nicotine content. You almost feel your tongue go numb and you feel your stomach start to feel heavy. So I'm wondering, if I buy some of these and let them sit for a year, will the strength diminish over time to give me a milder smoke? I've read that aging maduros doesn't have as much impact since the leaves are already fermented for longer. Thoughts?

11-16-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Strength as a function of time? Some will argue it can, others not. Generally there are very few sticks I will age. From experience with others there's a right and a wrong age for everything. For example, I like my Padron 64 Annys fresh where they seem a little more powerful and flavorful, but I like Anejos with a little bit of age on em as the fresh ones a bit too rough around the edges flavorwise and notice no difference strength wise. tl;dr I'd say it varies by the stick, but generally I notice strength subsiding with age.

11-16-2011, 07:31 PM	#3
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Strength as a function of time? I was under the impression that the 5 Vegas Gold line were mild? My thoughts: Strength is subjective and based on many variables; I can handle an LFD DL after a nice steak, but would run away from the same cigar in the morning. Additionally. I suggest you stay away from La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero and Joya de Nicaragua. Last edited by LigaPrivadaT84; 11-16-2011 at 07:38 PM.

11-16-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Strength as a function of time? It's been my experience that age will cut down the strength of a cigar but it may or may not improve the taste. If you find a cigar that you like the taste of but it's just a little too strong for you then age them and see if you like them. If you don't like it in the first place then aging may not help you. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

11-16-2011, 08:04 PM	#6
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Strength as a function of time? Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.