i am getting to the point that everything i smoke has at least 5 years of age on them. Fuente 858's from 98. Padron Annis that i bought about 7 years ago. Boxes of Short Stories from 98. Whats your opinion of aging cigars?
How do you guys know how long you've had a particular stick for? Do you mark the purchase date on every single one?
Oh shit, there's no way to tell how old a single stick is for me! My aging coolerdor is boxes only (cept for a few special sticks that I couldn't possibly forget the age of) and I put the receipt/invoice inside the box so I know when I bought it.How do you guys know how long you've had a particular stick for? Do you mark the purchase date on every single one?
The first step to fighting addiction is admitting you have a problem. "hello my name is Sascha, and I am an addict." :rofl:I am doing something wrong, I buy at least 2 boxes a month and smoke also 2 boxes a month.
when I started, I bought around 5-10 boxes a month, but that was at the beginning of the year, I have plenty of smokes in my cooler but I just can't keep my hands out of it
I am doing something wrong, I buy at least 2 boxes a month and smoke also 2 boxes a month.
when I started, I bought around 5-10 boxes a month, but that was at the beginning of the year, I have plenty of smokes in my cooler but I just can't keep my hands out of it
Some folks don't understand and practice the above statement. I've read on some boards where guys are planning to age some sticks 15-20 years... don't they realize that cigars can be over aged ? The general rule is NC 2-3 years to reach their peak ... stronger NCs can take up to 5 years.Some seem to be flat or boring at several years old like they are past their peak. .
Yes, but some are just hitting their stride at 10 plus years. There are so many factors in this. I have had many CC's with 5 plus years that were still improving. I don't really agree that they peak at 4 years. As I stated above, I've had more than a few 85 RyJ churchills and there is no way you can convince me they are past their prime. Thank god I still have a few boxes!!Some folks don't understand and practice the above statement. I've read on some boards where guys are planning to age some sticks 15-20 years... don't they realize that cigars can be over aged ? The general rule is NC 2-3 years to reach their peak ... stronger NCs can take up to 5 years.
CC usually peak at 5 years where the stronger CC like Bolivar or Partagas can reach their peak at 7-10 years. After these time periods you start losing on your return.
Taste them as you age them ... don't miss them hitting their peak !!!