Smokem' Once Acclimated

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Bear in mind that virtually ALL NC's are intended to be smoked ROTT. As far as "aging" goes, that means it really comes down to nothing but personal preference. Stronger cigars will become weaker, if perhaps better "married", both in terms of strength as well as flavor and body. What that means is, if you prefer a stronger, more full-bodied smoke, aging NC's isn't for you.

As stated above, Liga's, as well as Padrons are not for aging, but are better enjoyed "fresh". If I had a nickle for every time I've changed my tune on aging Opus X, hell, I could afford a box of Forbiddens!

Thank you kind Sir for gracing us with your presence!
I miss your input. I've learned a lot from you in the past two years. Thx for making us Bums!
Yes, I remember reading a post where most NC's are "aged" before they get to us. So I completely understand your statement.

I think this is the story for many of us...we tend to buy more than we smoke so there is a lot of unintentional aging. My major issue is I buy a lot of high end stuff that I never can get myself to fire up for the average monday evening smoke and then I end up sitting on all these premiums that I am waiting for a "special occasion" to smoke. Next thing I know they have 2-3 years on them and I wonder if they are now past their prime

Especially now that it soon starts getting COLD!
I'm of the school of buying what you like & smoking them. I don't sit on much except the HTF/LE & stuff I want to get more of before I smoke what I have.

I smoked an Anejo No. 50 that I got in a blind sampler here on the bum. It had 3-4 years on it and I will say it was the absolute best cigar I've ever smoked.
Don't know what they're like ROTT but I know what they're like with a few years on them. Wow.

Añjeos are some of the few NC's that I hear age well & are worth sitting on.

5 Vegas Miami is a totally different cigar witb 6 months rest and I perfer Opus wjth at least 3 years.

I find that some of the "less expensive" NC blends rest/age & get "better"! Bueso Genesis is a prime example. And I'm not into the "yard gars."