djs134
BoM May '06
Since finding this great site, I have succeeded in accumulating a small stash that allows me to enjoy a smoke or two a day and still keep a good portion aside. I recently purchased a box of RASS and am eagerly awaiting its delivery although I am going to do my best to keep the box sealed until at least 09 or 10.
Anyhow this got me thinking about the question of aging NCs and Maduros specifically. I understand the general wisdom that the Maduro wrapper has been artificially aged (or cooked) and as such, not subject to much advantage in the aging process. But what I dont understand is why this has been deemed for the whole cigar. The filler leaf has not been cooked, has it? And would be subject to the same mellowing and release of ammonia as any other tobacco.
What experience has anyone had regarding aging of, say PAMs or P26Ms, or other NC Maduros. I thought I might like to put down a few LGC Serie Rs and some P3ks if they would benefit.
Anyhow this got me thinking about the question of aging NCs and Maduros specifically. I understand the general wisdom that the Maduro wrapper has been artificially aged (or cooked) and as such, not subject to much advantage in the aging process. But what I dont understand is why this has been deemed for the whole cigar. The filler leaf has not been cooked, has it? And would be subject to the same mellowing and release of ammonia as any other tobacco.
What experience has anyone had regarding aging of, say PAMs or P26Ms, or other NC Maduros. I thought I might like to put down a few LGC Serie Rs and some P3ks if they would benefit.