JamesKPolkEsq Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Fonseca No 1 Kinda like a perfectly toasted marshmallow... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkcigar Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 H Upmann PC I’ve yet to run into a box that has not been good young Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog72 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just getting started in CC, so all my purchases are fresh boxe , This is the type of information, from experienced smokers every Newbie needs 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 There's a lot of variables at play too. Two different boxes of the same cigar can behave differently. For example I have a 10 ct box of cohiba secretos that were unsmokeable when I first got them, now 6 months later they are approachable. Ive tried some even fresher ones from the clearance special Rob had on them, and they were some of the best I've ever had. Same with punch punch. Another member had a box that was, and still is, borderline nasty. My boxes have all been great, including rott. I think the key to discovering what's good or not fresh, is sampling one and deciding for yourself. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmessy Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Was thinking about this as well as i read the 24:24 and see the descriptions noting how great they will be after a few years. It seems to depend on the cigar and your tastes. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12381 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/9/2018 at 1:45 PM, Isaac said: I find R&J Short Churchills, HDM Epi 2, and Robaina Famosos all smoke well young. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Smoking a fresh monte 2 right now, Nov 17 with 30 days acclimatized. Definitely needs time down and won’t touch these for at least 6 months to test the waters again. I find M2 need age to be great. Upmann is a Marca I find to be very approachable young. I have a box of ENE 17 HUPC already smoking great. HUHC are great young. And Connie As are good to smoke young as well. RASS as others have mentioned are good with a year or so and I am not sure if it’s just me but BBF are awesome young if you like power. But they turn into beauties with 5 plus years on them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12381 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I generally don't buy single boxes. Usually two boxes or more at a time so I can I smoke a box at my pleasure and put at least one away. I also smoke almost every order I get, after a period of 30 days of rest, ROTT. I want a baseline. With respect to best young CC, I don't know that there are any regular production that are BAD, but there are certainly some that are "wasted" when smoked young. Are you going to toss a recent production H Upmann Sir Winston or Romeo y Julieta Cazadores away half way through? Nope. But are you jumping the gun? Big time. But that's just one guy's opinion. Oh put me down for the Juan. Lopez Selección No. 2 when young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12381 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, crking3 said: Slr regio ...can’t imagine it getting any better with age .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They definitely do. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshhooper7 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 One of my favorite cigars in general is the PLPC. I bought a PSP cab about 6 months ago from Rob and they've been smoking amazing, definitely going to order another cab or two to lay down long term soon. Also just smoked a clearance Boli tubo 1 ROTT and it was magnificent. I'm not at home but these were maybe from 2016, but boy was it good. Flawless delivery of bakers chocolate, leather, rich espresso and a just a tinge of creaminess. It was everything I want a Bolivar to be but with finer delineation than the Petit and Royal Coronas. I think right now my humidor is dominated by Bolivar, and for good reason. Boy does Simon make a great cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/10/2018 at 3:22 AM, crking3 said: Right how young are we talking !? We still have no definition of what is a "young cigar" yet everyone is talking about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fugu Posted March 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2018 7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: We still have no definition of what is a "young cigar" yet everyone is talking about them. My def: Fresh cigar: within one year of boxing Young: up to ~3 yrs Aged: older than three, for some cigars even older than 5 years. That would be 'slightly' aged. Serious aging, to make a well-matured cigar, starting way beyond the five-year mark. But the actual result of that much depends on storage conditions, too. That being said, pretty much all cigars can be smoked fresh without a problem today. I'd rather put the question posed by the OP the other way round - as to which sticks one would advise against smoking fresh. Most current production is approachable young, and the time frame of aging largely boils down to personal preference. That's not to be confused with the period of acclimatization, which is way less a matter of the actual brand/cigar than it is a matter of type of packaging and particular storage conditions. When wanting to try a freshy or a very young cigar, such often demands some sort of forward planning and preparation. There are cigars which I still consider as being a waste when smoked too early. That's not because they were unpleasant or harsh, but because they aren't very expressive, not showing much when young. Among those (for me) come to mind all Siglos and the Lanceros (still holding on to the 'general' precept that Cohiba is in need of aging). From the Classic line, howver, I find the Coro as well as the Epléndidos can be a treat even at very young. In Bolívar, one of my favourite brands, almost all vitolas can be enjoyably smoked young, while at the same time, they age beautifully. The only format, which - for reasons completely obscure to me - is in need of serious aging in the Boli lineup, is the Petit Coronas. That is the single one Bolivar that isn't giving much away when smoked young and appears closed to me. PL Montecarlo profits immensely from aging, Party 898 needs it, RASS can be smoked fresh, but is showing so much more when aged for five years or more.... But cigars where I'd say aging was obligatory are really in the minority today 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Agree @Fugu. Especially if you have lots going on to choose from and been at it for a while. So we put some straight into storage and no touch. Some boxes are cracked out just for us or one or two friends we know. I joke about DNA testing before smoking ‘em. Lots newer or a few years old to share with visitors or everyday.. Part of the thing, you know? CB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/9/2018 at 9:50 AM, mikem2780 said: So it seems the general consensus is that CCs like the Monte 2 require some patience to get the best experience. With that being said, what’s the best bet for a good, young smoke to bide your time while those that need a long rest are in hiberanation? I don’t think anyone has mentioned acclimation, or a rest period, after receiving your cigars. There’s a pretty good chance that your cigars will only be a shadow of their potential selves if you smoke them as soon They arrive. Just delivered cigars can be very moist. They also suffer from jet lag. It’s important to let them dry out to a degree of wetness, moisture content, that you prefer. Something like 62% is a good place to start. Thirty days is a bare minimum to acclimate your newly delivers beauties. The humidity thing is huge. Wet cigars can smoke harsh for years. So even if you buy a cigar that is recommended as one that is good young you need to follow what is often called the thirty day rule. Put it in storage at at 62%RH for a month, minimum. This is probably the most important advise I ever got about Cuban Cigars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/9/2018 at 9:50 AM, mikem2780 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thedame007 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, joeypots said: I don’t think anyone has mentioned acclimation, or a rest period, after receiving your cigars. Well you've certainly made sure it has been mentioned now.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Well you've certainly made sure it has been mentioned now....The fourth time really made it sink in lolSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinBin Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Qdo 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heminway186 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I have buzzsawed through a box of Bolivar Belicoso Finos and H. Upmann Magnum 46s - both were awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peekay Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Qdo 54's are smoking nicely and I will always enjoy a young Reyes... or most Trinidads tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Connie a is superb fresh. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbarton Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Connie a is superb fresh. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using TapatalkTotally agree! Had a Connie A last weekend for the first time and it was sublime ... I know what my next box purchase is going to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 HUPC's and HDM#2 have both worked well for me right off the truck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPete Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I had my first Upmann Connie 1 today from 2016 and it would not be one I recommend young based on that one stick, but as others have said Connie A is nice young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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