Sleepers

[Tman]

Pretty much all of those Padillas were outstanding with the exception of the hybrid.

Still have a box left of the Dominus (4 years old)---have this grassy herbaceous flavor to them now.
I have a couple 2010 Capa Habano sticks left--smokin' like gems.

One Perdomo Cabinet Series (had red label--don't remember the letter) were unexpectedly good after a few years.

Although they didn't take four years to mature--only one LOL, San Miguel cigars were pretty meh ROTT. Fast forward one year, they were really, really, really good. I believe they were discontinued. Had I known, I would have gotten 3-4 bundles.

Hate when that happens.

Those Dominus were soooo good! I wish I had stocked up on them too. Very similar to 1932, but it had a grassy notes like you mentioned. I think I still have a stick left. It's gonna be a sad day when it's gone!

[Tman]

Let's not forget the Gran Habano Vintage 2002 from couple years ago. They were great budget smokes after a year or so!

On the other side of the spectrum, I found the Vegas Miami to be pretty bland after a year. I'm not sure what people were raving about. They probably changed profile as well.

[TCBSmokes]

I guess I meant it more as what cigars were underwhelming ROTT but after some good rest really changed your mind. It's been a long day and I may not have phrased the post the best way to start!

OK, yeah, now I follow you. Imho, though almost every cigar can benefit from a little sleep time, I think in general, the cheaper the cigar the greater that benefit can be. So I will second @Tman 's GH Vintage 2002, but will also say I've seen Avos and The Griffin's benefit greatly from a year's rest, too.

[jhedrick83]

OK, yeah, now I follow you. Imho, though almost every cigar can benefit from a little sleep time, I think in general, the cheaper the cigar the greater that benefit can be. So I will second @Tman 's GH Vintage 2002, but will also say I've seen Avos and The Griffin's benefit greatly from a year's rest, too.

I usually use Vintage 2002 churchills as my mowing cigars. I didn't finish the bundle last year. I'll have to set a couple aside for a bit and see how they do.

[Automator]

I'd say El Centurion, people always forget about this cigar.

Still one of my favorites. It should get more attention. On the other hand, local B&M discontinued carrying them and I got what was left for $5 a stick.

[FireRunner]

I've found certain cigars smoke best after being rested over a year. A perfect example, found by accident, is the Cain Ligero. A box was gifted to me several years ago. I tried a few and they were too harsh for me. So, I just left them in my "spare" humidor (which is fairly large) for a long - long - time. At least a year passed and I decided to try one again. Oddly, it smoked amazing. Now, this cigar is in the smoking rotation on a yearly cycle. My family smokes a great deal so we now have a box of these cigars resting untouched at all times.

With this realization a few years ago my family began resting certain cigars we thought had potential. We'd simply place them in our spare humidor and the just rested for month and month (years and years). Many cigars, especially moderately priced cigars, seem to smoke great with this process. To me are there are many sleeper cigars that can be found like this.

[FireRunner]

I'd say El Centurion, people always forget about this cigar.

The El Centurion is probably one of the best cigars released by My Father/Garcia family. I have at least a box at all times in the humidor. Fantastic cigar!

[stonecutter2]

Nica Libre.

I have a box of principe that have been resting about a year, and the previous box that rested a year was really impressive for the price.

On that note, I haven't seen the principe size available, anyone know if they're still available?

[jp1979]

The Alec Bradley Maxx Brasil are a sleeper with a year on them and can be had for next to nothing on CBid. You're all welcome... lol