Yesterday ... I found a couple of Perdomo Estate Seleccion Monstro in one of my humidors that I forgot were there. They had been aging for over two years, and could even be going on three.

I fired it up, and could not believe how much this cigar had mellowed over the years. The blend of ligero leaves seemed to have a successful marriage When I first got them, I smoked many, and each time they almost knocked me out.

Now ... I couldn't believe how smooth and complex it had become. I could taste components and flavors that I hadne't noticed before. And, this time, it didn'tthrow me for a loop!

This is a true testiment to what proper aging can do for a cigar. It developed beautifully into a much better and mellower cigar (better meaning that it lost it's overpowering 'kick', and developed wonderful flavors), and was one truly enjoyable experience.

The only problem I had with it, is I negelected that particular humidor for some reason, and the humidity level was way down. The wrapper on these are very thin and delicate, and because it was a little too dry, it began to 'crack and peel' a bit. Even when I first lit it up ... I thought it was going to explode on me ...

And that, is another testimonial to keeping them properly humidified ... fortunately, I was able to finish it without too many corrections.

I got two Aristicrata with almost 2 years on em.
With proper humidity.

... when you fire up one of those babies, I'm sure you will notice how much better they have become ...

I was very impressed!

Does this also apply to Bad Frogs... How long should they rest???

Lowman,
in peace.

Carbon dating would be the only to tell you how long to age those.

flush twice..