Anejos - shark vs. others?

muziq · 11-18-2008, 06:24 AM

Regardless of shape, Anejos do well with a fair amount of aging. I find that many people who dig into them are smoking them right out of the store, often within days of arrival--meaning they've not had a ton of time to smooth out, to have all those strong and distinct flavor variations mix with one another. Try sitting on a Shark (or any other Anejo) for 6 months to a year, and I guarantee it will be a markedly different experience. When I first started smoking Anejos it was right out of the B&M; I found them overly tart, tannic, spicebombs that presented with a ton of harshness. They were so strong that they often made me ill, and I had to keep sugar packets around me when I smoked 'em. Recently I smoked a #49 with about three years on it, and it's like it was a completely different cigar altogether: smooth, strong, subtle, multiple layers of complex flavors that changed almost with every draw. I'd suggest the trick is to buy a stash now, and not smoke any until the next release when you buy another stash (buy at the holidays; smoke those at Father's Day), always saving one or two to age for a couple years. I can attest that there are few experiences like a 5-year-old Shark.

11-18-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by muziq

I can attest that there are few experiences like a 5-year-old Shark.

Especially when that sucker is gnawing on yer leg!

Thank you for the tip; I'll let mine sit for awhile before trying.

ucla695 · 11-18-2008, 06:44 AM

I agree. They definitely benefit from some down time. I've tried most of the Anejos and prefer the Sharks.

I'm going to keep an eye out for these in the next several weeks.

11-18-2008, 07:10 AM

if it was a torpedo shape then you had a 55. the 77 is a round to square press cigar and is "one of a kind". personally a 46 with some resting time is one of my favorites out there.

out of all the maduro fuente line the WOAM to me is by far the best, even right out of the box.

this week is when shipments should start hitting. i'll let everyone know as usual when they start showing up at the locals.

zmancbr · 11-18-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

personally a 46 with some resting time is one of my favorites out there.

I have to agree here... I have a lot of anejos in my collection and my favorite is always the 46. So I tend to keep a couple of boxes for aging... can't wait to see what a 10 year old 46 tastes like...

11-18-2008, 06:24 AM	#1
muziq Local Artard Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here and there...no, there... Posts: 212 Trading: (4)	Re: Anejos - shark vs. others? Regardless of shape, Anejos do well with a fair amount of aging. I find that many people who dig into them are smoking them right out of the store, often within days of arrival--meaning they've not had a ton of time to smooth out, to have all those strong and distinct flavor variations mix with one another. Try sitting on a Shark (or any other Anejo) for 6 months to a year, and I guarantee it will be a markedly different experience. When I first started smoking Anejos it was right out of the B&M; I found them overly tart, tannic, spicebombs that presented with a ton of harshness. They were so strong that they often made me ill, and I had to keep sugar packets around me when I smoked 'em. Recently I smoked a #49 with about three years on it, and it's like it was a completely different cigar altogether: smooth, strong, subtle, multiple layers of complex flavors that changed almost with every draw. I'd suggest the trick is to buy a stash now, and not smoke any until the next release when you buy another stash (buy at the holidays; smoke those at Father's Day), always saving one or two to age for a couple years. I can attest that there are few experiences like a 5-year-old Shark. __________________

11-18-2008, 06:44 AM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Anejos - shark vs. others? I agree. They definitely benefit from some down time. I've tried most of the Anejos and prefer the Sharks. I'm going to keep an eye out for these in the next several weeks.

11-18-2008, 07:10 AM	#4
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anejos - shark vs. others? if it was a torpedo shape then you had a 55. the 77 is a round to square press cigar and is "one of a kind". personally a 46 with some resting time is one of my favorites out there. out of all the maduro fuente line the WOAM to me is by far the best, even right out of the box. this week is when shipments should start hitting. i'll let everyone know as usual when they start showing up at the locals.