El T +1 year

[njstone]

I just smoked an El Triunfador with about a year of age on it. When I smoked 2-3 month-old samples of these, I wasn't very impressed. It just didn't have enough flavor.

But now with some age, these are getting really good. Lots of flavor the whole way through, cocoa, spice in the final third. It's more refined and rich now, with a greater amount of flavor over all. A very nice cigar indeed now. Up there with PAM '64, WOAM, LP#9, and other truly great maduros. I'm glad I have more.

So if you can manage to hold off, save a few El Triunfador for a while (or just get some in order to let them sit). You'll be glad you did.

 

[kmckinn3]

Wow. That sounds like it was a great stick.
I've had a lancero from MP928 for about a week and was thinking of smoking it soon... but this makes me wonder how long he had it.

 

[cc jefe]

Intially when I fired up my first one, I felt they needed more time down. I was correct along with your assumptions. This cigar will be even better next year! Glad you enjoyed.

 

[Speedbump]

i could not agree more i have let mine sit and the taste so much better now than they did a when i bought them

 

[Jfire]

I just remeber that sucker being a spicey meatball!
And I loved every minute of it!
Havn't had 1 in a few months will have to crack the box back open.
Creeeeeeek(box opening back up)

 

[CWS]

You mean I should open one of those boxes?

 

[njstone]

you mean i should open one of those boxes?

do it!!

 

[MP928]

Wow. That sounds like it was a great stick.
I've had a lancero from MP928 for about a week and was thinking of smoking it soon... but this makes me wonder how long he had it.

Hey Kyle,

I bought that Triunfador about 4 months ago and it hasn't moved inside my humi until I sent it to you! It really is a great smoke and I know you're going to enjoy it! I haven't had any with too much age on it, but all have smoked very nicely.

I'll be interested to see how they compare with more age:scratchhe

 

[Electric Sheep]

Damn, I thought they fuggin ROCKED right outta the box when they came out.

So hmm, maybe I'll smoke one this weekend. Do you think that I'll like it MORE now with a year on it, or that I'll miss what it once was?

 

[elderboy02]

Thanks for the update Nate! I only smoked 3 out of the box I have, and I loved them then. I can't wait to see how much better they are now.

 

[twenty5]

I also thought the 2 or so I had were great, until I got to the final third or so. Well final 1 1/2 - 2 inches, I loved it the whole way through and when I got here the extreme spiciness was accompanied by a very bitter taste. Maybe I was smoking them too fast. :dunno: I will have to give these another shot now that I have had some sitting. Maybe this weekend! :yes: