I always allow 1-2 months rest minimum before burning. Probably just my OCD but I prefer that time so they can acclimate to the coolers. I can actually say that I never smoke anything ROTT.

With a few exceptions...I have found that most NC's do not seem to age gracefully, at least in my humble experience. With Padrons, Tats and Liga's I think they are best fresh. After 6 months they start to lose their appeal to me. While still good...after about a year they lose their luster & pop. The intense flavors I like those for start to go away.

Of course there are always exceptions. I had a LP UF13 that had over 2 years on it and it was wonderful. The box of Tat Jeckyll's are still smoking great.

But then I had a Padron Family Reserve with 2+ years that was well past its prime for me. It would have been ok if it was a $7 stick but at $31 it was very disappointing.

The one NC i have found seems to age well for me is the Ave Maria Reconquista. What was once a horribly overpriced stick when fresh slowly became outstanding after 2 years. I am curious to see how it is with 3 years. I find great enjoyment in

Now with CC's...my goal is to sit on them until I retire. Some 25 year old Cohibas will be nice