This is the topic of main interest for me for cigars. I will probably be posting about this most, at least with questions.
First one is the sick period. Any way to tell before you light up the cigar? Most that I have had that I thought were going through the sick period were 1-2 years old and started out fine, but fairly quickly devolved to the acidic harsh taste that I assume is sickness.
I've always heard they have a slight ammoniated smell 👃
Better to be thought a fool, Than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.