Aging by default

shadow king · 04-06-2009, 08:50 PM

Boss, I have never done this. I would be scared to try it on such an expensive smoke. I am not even a fan of storing them in dress box unless you have a really large humidor.

A vacuum would counterproduct the efforts of a humidor I would think? If you have muntiple boxes you could always just try it on one and see if there's a difference.

Something else to think about: I always tend to check in on my resting cigars every now and then to make sure everything is running smooth. If you have it sealed in a vacuum, you might not be able to spot a problem until they are ruined. That would be heartache...

Da Klugs · 04-06-2009, 09:02 PM

Depends on how you smoke and what you like. Smoked a 64 principe nat that was 5-6 years old the other day. It was quite good.. but you still can't nose it and it doesnt have the depth of flavors .. in contrast to that which you asked not be be mentioned. Better than fresh if you ask me. Great aftertaste and mouth flavors. Had a very old Padron last year that everyone thought was vintage cuban so...

Boss Hogg · 04-06-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow king

A vacuum would counterproduct the efforts of a humidor I would think? If you have muntiple boxes you could always just try it on one and see if there's a difference.

Something else to think about: I always tend to check in on my resting cigars every now and then to make sure everything is running smooth. If you have it sealed in a vacuum, you might not be able to spot a problem until they are ruined. That would be heartache...

This is true. The reason I was thinking of doing this is because I know at some point the Padrons (which are already aged four years) will go downhill at some point in time. The reason for the suggestion of the vacuum sealed box was to slow the extended aging process down. For ex. instead of five years in the humi (meaning a total of nine years) being the peak, the sealed box could then be saved and smoked at ten years in the humi (meaning a total of 14 years) at its peak. Hope that makes since

SmokinApe · 05-03-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss Hogg

This is true. The reason I was thinking of doing this is because I know at some point the Padrons (which are already aged four years) will go downhill at some point in time. The reason for the suggestion of the vacuum sealed box was to slow the extended aging process down. For ex. instead of five years in the humi (meaning a total of nine years) being the peak, the sealed box could then be saved and smoked at ten years in the humi (meaning a total of 14 years) at its peak. Hope that makes since

Not trying to be rude, but what i the point of slowing the aging process? Why not just smoke the at 9 years? Or slow the process then... I just don't see what advantage is gained....

Boss Hogg · 05-03-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow king

Boss, I finally got the urge to smoke that VSG I had from 03. It was okay but not outstanding like the Padron was. To be honest, I was expecting a bit more out of it because of the VSG mystique. If you are still debating whether or not to long term your VSG's, I recommend going thru them.

Hey thanks for the heads up Shadow. I'll definitely be firing more of them up

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Still have a few PAMs from mid '90s, that would be '64 since '26 came out later, last one I smoked was about a year ago, a tremendous cigar. They age really well and develop more complexity. Strength wise, same as before (so far everyone who claims cigars "loose" nicotine as they age was not able to explain why and how, I had this conversation in my local B&M just a week ago).

Never bought VSGs so have no idea.

Hey thanks for your input. These (Padron) cigars are just great cigars to begin with. I'm expecting the best from them

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

Smoked a couple of Padron 64 Naturals that had 2 years storage on them. They were from the 4 pack sampler box. Both were absolutely great.

Can't wait till I'm there... thanks for the input

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Not trying to be rude, but what i the point of slowing the aging process? Why not just smoke the at 9 years? Or slow the process then... I just don't see what advantage is gained....

SmokinApe, don't worry your not being rude. The reason for the "experiment" was because I have enough stock of them that I don't think I could possibly smoke them all that early

cort · 05-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Hey Curt I can come by and help you burn through that inventory you got.

Boss Hogg · 05-03-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gwc4sc

Hey Curt I can come by and help you burn through that inventory you got.

Gary you are welcome to stop by anytime

04-06-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
shadow king Fresh outta Ad Seg Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Last house on the left Posts: 466 Trading: (19)	Re: Aging by default Boss, I have never done this. I would be scared to try it on such an expensive smoke. I am not even a fan of storing them in dress box unless you have a really large humidor. A vacuum would counterproduct the efforts of a humidor I would think? If you have muntiple boxes you could always just try it on one and see if there's a difference. Something else to think about: I always tend to check in on my resting cigars every now and then to make sure everything is running smooth. If you have it sealed in a vacuum, you might not be able to spot a problem until they are ruined. That would be heartache...

04-06-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Aging by default Depends on how you smoke and what you like. Smoked a 64 principe nat that was 5-6 years old the other day. It was quite good.. but you still can't nose it and it doesnt have the depth of flavors .. in contrast to that which you asked not be be mentioned. Better than fresh if you ask me. Great aftertaste and mouth flavors. Had a very old Padron last year that everyone thought was vintage cuban so... __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

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cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Aging by default Hey Curt I can come by and help you burn through that inventory you got.