hueynova Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Hello all! Registering for this site is like discovering the secret room at the back of the video store....cigar porn?? I am relatively new to cigars, but noticed right away what a huge difference there is between cuban and, well, everything else. To date, I have sampled the following cubans: Partagas: Serie D No. 4, Serie P No. 2, Lusitanias, and Shorts Montecristo: #2, Especial #2, and Edmundo Cohiba: Siglo II, VI, Piramides LE Ramon Allones: Specially Selected San Cristobal: El Principe Jose El Piedra: Cremas, Brevas, Cazadores Sadly, many of these were smoked without proper aging. My question (for now, as I have a million of 'em) is this: how long does the average cuban cigar need to sit after manufacture date to become at least "decent"? I suspect I will get a wide range of answers, including "it depends" lol. But, for example, the Edmundos I have left still taste quite ammonia-like during the last 1/3 (born Oct 05). I can tell they are gonna be great...but when? And my new box of Partagas Serie D No. 4 just arent anywhere near what I know they can be (they were born Dec. 05). And lastly, should I keep my new box of Bolivar Corona Gigantes (Feb. 06) or should I try to upgrade to something older? Im out of storage room in my Humi and need some smokes for right now. Thanks in advance for all your sage advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Looks like you have a great start in your cigar journey. I will read what everyone else posts on your questions because many of them pertain to questions I have. Welcome aboard from one newbie to another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Welcome! Best before three months or after 3 years is the golden rule of thumb. Ihave no problem smoking young RASS, Partagas D4 or Boli Royal Corona. I enjoy young Cohiba. Almost everything else needs that little bit of extra time. You can always drop a line to Lisa ([email protected]) and she can point you in the direction of some good 03 or stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Welcome to FOH, enjoy the board! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tave1225 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 welcome aboard:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 » Welcome! » » Best before three months or after 3 years is the golden rule of thumb. » » Ihave no problem smoking young RASS, Partagas D4 or Boli Royal Corona. I » enjoy young Cohiba. Almost everything else needs that little bit of extra » time. » » You can always drop a line to Lisa ([email protected]) and she can point » you in the direction of some good 03 or stock. Hmmm -- sounds like this guy has the right idea :-P Always give them a little smell-a roo ....... If you smell any amonia put it back up....... Like a good woman -- first impressions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korryp Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Welcome Aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Welcome Aboard! Arrrggghhh. . . I think all that has been said is true. But I also don't think you can apply any rule across the board. Some require more time than others and some lines seem to fall into this category more than others. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Joe Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hello There :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Bulldog Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Welcome to the board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taino Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Welcome to FOH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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