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RobertHively Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, May 4 2024, 5:45 PM EST
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Some cigars lose strength and sometimes flavor after a yr or two, while others stand the test of time in a humidor.

I am currently smoking an Oliva Serie V from December 2016 and it is just what I would expect it to be--strong and peppery. In other words, it hasn't lost anything.

What are some of the cigars that stand the test of time for you?

Off the top of my head:

1) My Father Original
2) DPG Blue
3) Oliva Serie V
4) Padron x000 series
PapaWhiskey Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, May 4 2024, 5:59 PM EST
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Most Fuente age well including the Montesino Maduro. I have a box of Montesino MD Robusto that I got about a year ago and forgot about. I opened the box just recently and think they must have been sitting for a while before the got to me because the cello is dark yellow. Anyway, they're delicious, better than rott for sure.
MidnightToker( • )( • ) Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, May 4 2024, 7:04 PM EST
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I agree Oliva V ages very well as it should as such a strong cigar.

The DE undercrown maduros have been aging well for me so far
Stogie1020 Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, May 4 2024, 7:20 PM EST
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MF Le Bijou
LFD Double Ligero maduro
Foundation Olmec maduro
Palama Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, May 4 2024, 8:07 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
Some cigars lose strength and sometimes flavor after a yr or two, while others stand the test of time in a humidor.

I am currently smoking an Oliva Serie V from December 2016 and it is just what I would expect it to be--strong and peppery. In other words, it hasn't lost anything.

What are some of the cigars that stand the test of time for you?

Off the top of my head:

1) My Father Original
2) DPG Blue
3) Oliva Serie V
4) Padron x000 series






PapaWhiskey wrote:
Most Fuente age well including the Montesino Maduro. I have a box of Montesino MD Robusto that I got about a year ago and forgot about. I opened the box just recently and think they must have been sitting for a while before the got to me because the cello is dark yellow. Anyway, they're delicious, better than rott for sure.


MF / DPG / Jaime Garcia are all excellent candidates for longer term resting. However, in my experience the bigger the RG, the less impactful the resting. Then again, I'mma not much of a fan of >52 RG so that mental block may have sumting to do with my opinion. Mebbe.

To narrow down PW's point, I find that most Fuente Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapped cigars age well, not so much the Cameroons. Anejos, Flor Fina 8-5-8, and Hemingways are my favorites for those longer term resting. I also enjoy well-rested Rosado and Sungrown wrapped cigars. Every Opus X that has 5+ years on them have also been very good.

You can never go wrong with Padrons in either Natural or Maduro and in almost any series.

I vaguely recall an earlier thread(s) about aging / resting cigars but couldn't find it. You might wanna try to put more effort than me into searching for it / them. Good luck!
clickbangdead Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, May 5 2024, 12:00 AM EST
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Anyone remember the El Cobre? They were wicked stronk, but after a year or two they were great (and cheap)
stogieflyz Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, May 9 2024, 3:41 PM EST
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The AF Double Chateau shade I am smoking are from boxes I put in the humidor in December/1988 and they are one of my favorites. I smoked a boatload of these when I first started smoking cigars 40+ years ago. Over time I started smoking stronger and stronger. Now I have a daily diet of full bodied sticks but I still like to hit these every now and then to keep from getting burnt out on the stronger cigars. Mostly on weekends I'll layer in some mild and medium to keep the ol' taste buds in tune. Hey, it works for me. I also prefer to mix in alot of new stuff. That's what bought me to Cbid was tired of the larger samplers were getting boring. As the seller I was buying from kept putting the same brands and blend in his samplers. So far I got a better mix and better prices here. Saw a plenty this week and will be a regular from now on I hope.
corey sellers Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, May 9 2024, 6:40 PM EST
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Sounds like you are an expert to me. Really though we don’t know you brother . Lord at the smoke people have come up with on here . Not a keyboard warrior just saying maybe do a post and give us an intro. If you’re kin to Biden then we understand.
tonygraz Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, May 9 2024, 8:31 PM EST
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stogieflyz - it has been suggested that you give us an introduction.

to determine who you are and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

Pancakes or waffles ?
Do you like long walks on the beach ?
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ?
Do you like camping by the river ?
Cello on or cello off ?
David Lee or Sammy ?
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ?
Have you been in a Turkish prison ?
Do you like gladiator movies ?
Have you ever seen a grown man naked (other than mirrors or porn) ?
dogs or cats ?
Men or women ?
Wad or fold ?
Sit or squat ?
Mary Ann or Ginger ?
Do sad movies make you cry ?
Butter or margarine ?
Pancho or Cisco ?
stogieflyz Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, May 9 2024, 10:44 PM EST
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You've gotta be crazy. There no way my little hunt and peck is answering all those questions.

So here we go. I'm a retired contractor. I specialized in ultra high-end homes and historic restorations. Live in NC with my wife of 32 years. Been smoking cigars for 40+ years. Have a 4000+ humidor and adding more tupidors. My favorite cigar is the Cuban Montecristo #2 of which I have 3boxes and a piece from 1989 left. I think the Cubans took a hit in the 90s and the #2 came back that and there's no way I'm paying the new prices. Also no offers to buy as there is no way I could replace them. I smoke a lot of well aged cigars as well as looking for the next fantastic cigars. You see me around the cigar forums as I'm involved with a bb and their political forums are driving me crazy. I'll post reviews of some of what I'll smoke but will warn you in advance that seldom do I taste all the notes you see in ads. But I'll be honest with my opinion and that's what you'll get. Well bedtime here so till tomorrow, stay smokey.
corey sellers Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 5:59 AM EST
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Haha welcome to the asylum.
jeebling Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 11:06 AM EST
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How long does it take before the cello begins to show yellow? Different according to wrapper I’d bet. What is your experience brothers? I’ve never kept a cigar more than a year, probably more like 9 months I’m guessing.
tonygraz Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 4:15 PM EST
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Depends on the cigar wrapper I would imagine.
tonygraz Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 4:31 PM EST
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stogieflyz, my advice is to stay away from the politics forum. If someone really bugs you, just put them on your ignore list. I also do not get many of the notes people say they are getting from a cigar and if I really wanted those flavors I would get them by other means. If you would answer one of the questions posed, have it be the Pancho or Cisco one.
Also we have a member (stogie 1020) who is one of the commie 13, a list by a short term poster. As far as I know none of the commie13 are communists.
JGRAZ Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 4:53 PM EST
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Has there ever been someone NOT answer the questions?
LeeBot Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 4:54 PM EST
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^What? Smoke an Oliva Serie V, pay attention and keep an open mind, and then tell me you don't pick up notes of garbage juice and stale flatulence.
MidnightToker( • )( • ) Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 5:05 PM EST
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JGRAZ wrote:
Has there ever been someone NOT answer the questions?

I was never asked such questions
MidnightToker( • )( • ) Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 5:06 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
^What? Smoke an Oliva Serie V, pay attention and keep an open mind, and then tell me you don't pick up notes of garbage juice and stale flatulence.

Why u always hating on the V?
Palama Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 7:03 PM EST
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MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Why u always hating on the V?


‘Cause Lee thinks it has a stupid name? Think
LeeBot Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 8:05 PM EST
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MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Why u always hating on the V?

I don't hate them.


They hate me.
jeebling Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 9:01 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
^What? Smoke an Oliva Serie V, pay attention and keep an open mind, and then tell me you don't pick up notes of garbage juice and stale flatulence.


Stale flatulence can be revived with enough humidity and warmth.
danmdevries Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, May 10 2024, 9:12 PM EST
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jeebling wrote:
How long does it take before the cello begins to show yellow? Different according to wrapper I’d bet. What is your experience brothers? I’ve never kept a cigar more than a year, probably more like 9 months I’m guessing.


More oily cigars will make em darker over time. I'd imagine storing in a more dynamic environment would speed up the cello color change with frequent humidity changes. Cigar releases water vapor and some oils as they dry, the oils don't cross the cello membrane and get trapped while the water vapor moves in and out.

I have some lighter cigars that have a few years that have barely tinted the cello. I have some that are noticeably yellowed after just a year. It's not something you can gauge age on reliably but if it is yellowed, it's safe to say it's been around for a while.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#23 Posted: Sat, May 11 2024, 8:25 AM EST
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Sobremesa ages very well
MidnightToker( • )( • ) Offline
#24 Posted: Sat, May 11 2024, 2:48 PM EST
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jeebling wrote:
Stale flatulence can be revived with enough humidity and warmth.

LOLLaugh
RobertHively Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, May 12 2024, 7:38 PM EST
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[quote=Stogie1020]MF Le Bijou/quote]

I'm probably the only guy here that's had a bad experience with the Le Bijou. Bout 5 or 6 yrs ago I bought a 5 pack of the short robusto size.

They tasted awful--had a really sour taste. I haven't purchased or smoked any since then. I think King told me that maybe they weren't cured right?

Palama told me to bury the rest for at least 5 yrs. I have two left and it's about time to test them.

I'd like to revisit the blend entirely, maybe get a fiver of the torpedo. What size do buy for this blend?
JGRAZ Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, May 12 2024, 8:04 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
[quote=Stogie1020]MF Le Bijou/quote]

I'm probably the only guy here that's had a bad experience with the Le Bijou. Bout 5 or 6 yrs ago I bought a 5 pack of the short robusto size.

They tasted awful--had a really sour taste. I haven't purchased or smoked any since then. I think King told me that maybe they weren't cured right?

Palama told me to bury the rest for at least 5 yrs. I have two left and it's about time to test them.

I'd like to revisit the blend entirely, maybe get a fiver of the torpedo. What size do buy for this blend?


For me the petit robusto is the best of the bunch, but they do need some time. I've had the toro and robusto also but default to the petite.
KingoftheCove Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, May 12 2024, 8:28 PM EST
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For Le Bijous, I like the Pet Rob and Churchill the best.
I prefer the smaller ring gauge.
Used to be able to steal the Churchill now and again at the other place back in the day………..no more.
Stogie1020 Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, May 12 2024, 11:29 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
[quote=Stogie1020]MF Le Bijou/quote]

I'm probably the only guy here that's had a bad experience with the Le Bijou. Bout 5 or 6 yrs ago I bought a 5 pack of the short robusto size.

They tasted awful--had a really sour taste. I haven't purchased or smoked any since then. I think King told me that maybe they weren't cured right?

Palama told me to bury the rest for at least 5 yrs. I have two left and it's about time to test them.

I'd like to revisit the blend entirely, maybe get a fiver of the torpedo. What size do buy for this blend?

I like the torpedo and the petite robusto.
Palama Offline
#29 Posted: Mon, May 13 2024, 2:18 AM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
[quote=Stogie1020]MF Le Bijou/quote]

I'm probably the only guy here that's had a bad experience with the Le Bijou. Bout 5 or 6 yrs ago I bought a 5 pack of the short robusto size.

They tasted awful--had a really sour taste. I haven't purchased or smoked any since then. I think King told me that maybe they weren't cured right?

Palama told me to bury the rest for at least 5 yrs. I have two left and it's about time to test them.

I'd like to revisit the blend entirely, maybe get a fiver of the torpedo. What size do buy for this blend?


That’s been my usual words of experience and hopefully it still holds true.

Because of my initial disdain for them, the only LB I bought were the Petite Robusto and the Toro Fino, a Hawaii exclusive.

I need to dig out the few remaining PRs and TFs I have left before they go past their prime. Anxious
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