Manufacturer and Buyer Aging

mosesbotbol · 05-09-2011, 05:43 AM

Many NC's are using older tobacco. You have to play it by personal taste. I have had a few NC's that tasted like paper after a few years of cabinet aging. There are no hard rules when it comes to aging, not aging, and personal preference.

alfredo_buscatti · 05-09-2011, 08:34 AM

Thank you gentleman for your seasoned advice!

05-09-2011, 09:27 AM

I'm pretty new to this hobby as well, but my personal take on this is a "trial and error" approach. If you buy a box of something and the first one you smoke is a little off, then the rest go down for a nap. If they smoke great right away then enjoy!

I think that even though manufacturers age their smokes, that things can happen during transit that may affect the taste or burn. So, a short nap is always recommended.

I've had B&M owners tell me honestly, "You know, I just got those in, so let it rest for a week or two. I'd hate to have it unravel on you."

Aging some smokes might benefit flavor and strength, but I think we're talking years not months.

bvilchez · 05-09-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lilwing88

Aging some smokes might benefit flavor and strength, but I think we're talking years not months.

I think that depends on many factors personally. How long was it aged before, was it stored at a good RH level, etc.

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alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Manufacturer and Buyer Aging Thank you gentleman for your seasoned advice!

05-09-2011, 09:27 AM	#3
lilwing88 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Manufacturer and Buyer Aging I'm pretty new to this hobby as well, but my personal take on this is a "trial and error" approach. If you buy a box of something and the first one you smoke is a little off, then the rest go down for a nap. If they smoke great right away then enjoy! I think that even though manufacturers age their smokes, that things can happen during transit that may affect the taste or burn. So, a short nap is always recommended. I've had B&M owners tell me honestly, "You know, I just got those in, so let it rest for a week or two. I'd hate to have it unravel on you." Aging some smokes might benefit flavor and strength, but I think we're talking years not months.