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Old 01-23-2006, 04:57 AM   #1
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Cigar storage and maturity?

How long does it take for a cigar to "be at it's best" after you receive it and store it in your humi? I'm sure a lot a variables come into play, but would like to hear some opinions. Thanks.

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Old 01-23-2006, 06:58 AM   #2
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Impossible to answer, far too many variables not least of which is your own palate.

Personally, I wont touch anything less than 3 years old.
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Old 01-23-2006, 07:14 AM   #3
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I wait at least a month after shipping for the short-term stabilization.
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Old 01-23-2006, 07:17 AM   #4
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cigar storage and maturity

I'm with Elk Twin on this one.

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Old 01-23-2006, 07:43 AM   #5
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Minimum of one month for all cigars. After that, it's up to your personal preferences.
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Old 01-23-2006, 08:50 AM   #6
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I agree with the previous comments regarding stabilization. I let ODO get out of control a few times so most of my new purchases go to the bottom of the coolers were they age by default. Most of my cigars are between two and six years of age. I'm not sure if my pallate could distinguish between and aged cigar of 3 years vs. 6 years. The only cigars that I absolutely try to age three years before trying are RASS and PSD4's, and I've got another 1 1/2 years to go on those.
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Old 01-23-2006, 11:19 AM   #7
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Old 01-23-2006, 11:35 AM   #8
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If the cigar already has a few years age when you buy it do you still let it sit for 3 years or is it three years from when you get it?
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Old 01-23-2006, 12:17 PM   #9
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Not sure if this is directed at me but yes its 3 years of age in total is what I look for, so I will try and buy boxes with as much age as possible. Apart from special stuff like EL's which I will age myself I will try and stay away from new stock.

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If the cigar already has a few years age when you buy it do you still let it sit for 3 years or is it three years from when you get it?
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Old 01-23-2006, 06:39 PM   #10
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I've noticed that some older cigars don't taste as well aged. So, IMO, it would depend on the stick.
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