^ That's a good 'un. Nice oily wrapper, lots of smoke on them.

MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:

Well there we go! 👍

The runway is cleared for takeoff! 🇨🇮

Palama wrote:

81048: LPH BP Morado Romusto 5 x 52
I’ve had this blend in various vitolas and it is consistent in construction and flavor. I like the taste and there is a lot of it. The CB write up says it is “authentic” Camaroon and was rated 93. I know ratings have a short shelf life and are subject to advertising dollars but I thought this was interesting information if any noob like me is looking to introduce some new tobacco to their palate.

jeebling wrote:

Jake and COHoyo, I don’t have any cigar that is very old at all. I have always bought them, smoked them. I’m thinking about from now on smoking 2 or 3 out of any fiver I get and putting the rest in a separate storage to age. I’ve got all kinds of fivers and ten packs that I’m working through. I think this is a good strategy to start aging some of my sticks.

jeebling wrote:

Easiest way to end up with aged cigars is to buy more than you could even think about smoking. I almost ran out last fall and since November I've bought about 700 cigars. I've smoked daily, even up to 4 in a day cause I was excited to try the new things. There are now boxes I've not even opened or tried yet I'm still trying new things most days.

danmdevries wrote:

it isn't always easy to predict which cigars will get better with age...not all cigars benefit from aging...

as a general rule of thumb, darker and stronger cigars have better aging potential...lighter, milder cigars may not improve with age...cigars with unique and complex flavors that really tickle your palate should prolly be enjoyed sooner...

I have come to regret sitting on some great cigars, thinking they will get better after a few years...I now believe I should smoke the vast majority of great cigars relatively quickly and save only one or two for later...prime examples: Espinosa Laranja Reserva, Tatuaje L'Esprit de Verite 2013. During my buying hiatus, I was able to dig deep into my stash and consume some older cigars. Sure, there were some gems that were surprisingly good, possibly better than my memory of their flavors when fresh, but the majority seemed somewhat subdued, less than what I remember. Keep in mind that the blender and maker of a cigar presents to the market what he/she tasted and believes it to be worthy at that point...they put cigars on the market to be smoked, not to be stored and aged.

there are exceptions: Padrons, many premium Fuentes, the stronger La Flor Dominicana lines, and some darker My Father lines age well

delta1 wrote: