Aged DPG's or Tat's

wayner123 · 12-20-2010, 09:15 AM

After reading a review of an aged DPG Invictos I wondered how many of us still have some of the old band DPG's laying around, and how they are smoking now. Many times aged Habanos are discussed, but not so much aged NC's.

When these were first getting talked about, people wondered how they would be with some age on them. I think at 3 years we can start the discussion anew if some of you out there have these.

I personally still have a few old band DPG Blue Generoso's (Toro sized) and some of the Original release JJ Maduro's. I find that the initial Pepin spice blast is still there, but the flavors have melded very nicely together and are more refined.

I'd love to hear your takes and experiences with these cigars now that some time has gone by.

Whee · 12-20-2010, 09:18 AM

I have some of the Black Labels that have a little over three years on them. They definitely have mellowed, in a good way.

It was one of the first cigars I smoked, and that "blast" was overpowering.

Now, you can enjoy the other flavors in the stick, and still get a little of the pepper associated with this line.

Volusianator · 12-20-2010, 09:30 AM

I have half a box of very yellow cello original band DPG Blues, they are wonderful.

E.J. · 12-20-2010, 09:45 AM

Not sure if they would qualify, but I have had a few DPG El Centurion's recently that were fanfreakingtastic....

I never had one back when they were released, so have no comparison to how they aged....

wayner123 · 12-20-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I have half a box of very yellow cello original band DPG Blues, they are wonderful.

This is something that I have noticed as well. The cello on these older DPG's are more yellow than my other aged NC's.

Ismith75 · 12-20-2010, 10:39 AM

Had some Tat RC184's from 07 that have smoked wonderfully in the last two month. I've also got 2 or 3 Noella Reserves from 06 that are also very good.

McSmokey · 12-20-2010, 10:40 AM

I have half a box of the Blue bands from either '04 or '05 box actually has a date stamp on it, and they are smoking fantastically right now.

e-man67 · 12-20-2010, 10:42 AM

I guess I am in the minority here b/c I prefer fresh DPG's and Tats to those with age. To me they lose their spicy character which is why I buy them in the first place.

Mr B · 12-20-2010, 10:45 AM

La Riqueza with 2+ years on it was fantastic.

wayner123 · 12-20-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

I guess I am in the minority here b/c I prefer fresh DPG's and Tats to those with age. To me they lose their spicy character which is why I buy them in the first place.

I am not saying they are better, just different. I prefer fresh cigars in almost every instance. I posted the thread in order to see what others are experiencing now that these DPG and Tat's have had time to age a bit. One of the big questions that kept coming up a few years back is if these power house type cigars would age well.

stearns · 12-20-2010, 11:12 AM

05 blue invictos... too good, im afraid ill be out of them soon

stearns

wayner123 · 12-20-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSmokey

I have half a box of the Blue bands from either '04 or '05 box actually has a date stamp on it, and they are smoking fantastically right now.

Do yours have cello?

rizzle · 12-21-2010, 09:35 AM

Kidding me, bro? I've still got some of the old blues, blacks, JJ's, and JJ maddies in the humi. Over the last couple of weeks had one of the blues and one of the blacks and they are so much better than when I first acquired them. Smooth, sweet, flavorful, and balanced. Age does wonders for them in my opinion.

scoot · 12-21-2010, 10:48 AM

I just picked up a box of Padilla Miami's from 2007. I never had one fresh but they are damn good right now.
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12-21-2010, 01:20 PM

I think most stronger body NCs age and smoke well, but I have had some VSG that totally lose their flavor after 3 plus years. I still have some of the original release 601 Greens left (3 plus years) which are made by Pepin and they are great!

joetownhound · 01-01-2011, 07:10 AM

bump

Bunker · 01-01-2011, 09:46 AM

My favorites out of the aged sampler I got from Gator were the the JJ and the Legend. The Legend was better than some of the Tats I have smoked.

Noodles · 01-01-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSmokey

I have half a box of the Blue bands from either '04 or '05 box actually has a date stamp on it, and they are smoking fantastically right now.

I think DPG blue came much a little bit later than 05.

boom · 01-01-2011, 11:02 AM

just wait till the cello turns yellow...and DPG's are amazing...

Ashcan Bill · 01-01-2011, 12:20 PM

I still have two or three sizes of the old band Blue Labels laying around. Unfortunately they're all mixed in with at least 150 others in my "NC bulk storage" humidor. I don't honestly know what's in there. It's where box remnants have been tossed for years now, and they aren't in trays. Just a big ol' mess of cigars.

I smoked an Imperiales about a month ago that I spotted near the top of the pile when I was recharging the Oasis. A few years did it some good, as the sharpness they initially had is more muted now. I picked up a distinct menthol taste. That was a characteristic they sometimes displayed fresh, but it seemed more pronounced now. Based on that one example, I'd say time is being kind to these.

Personally I've found cigars change with time regardless of whether they happen to be CC or NC. Some for the better, some not.

12-20-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Aged DPG's or Tat's After reading a review of an aged DPG Invictos I wondered how many of us still have some of the old band DPG's laying around, and how they are smoking now. Many times aged Habanos are discussed, but not so much aged NC's. When these were first getting talked about, people wondered how they would be with some age on them. I think at 3 years we can start the discussion anew if some of you out there have these. I personally still have a few old band DPG Blue Generoso's (Toro sized) and some of the Original release JJ Maduro's. I find that the initial Pepin spice blast is still there, but the flavors have melded very nicely together and are more refined. I'd love to hear your takes and experiences with these cigars now that some time has gone by. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-20-2010, 09:18 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I have some of the Black Labels that have a little over three years on them. They definitely have mellowed, in a good way. It was one of the first cigars I smoked, and that "blast" was overpowering. Now, you can enjoy the other flavors in the stick, and still get a little of the pepper associated with this line. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-20-2010, 09:30 AM	#3
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I have half a box of very yellow cello original band DPG Blues, they are wonderful. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

12-20-2010, 09:45 AM	#4
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's Not sure if they would qualify, but I have had a few DPG El Centurion's recently that were fanfreakingtastic.... I never had one back when they were released, so have no comparison to how they aged....

12-20-2010, 10:39 AM	#6
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's Had some Tat RC184's from 07 that have smoked wonderfully in the last two month. I've also got 2 or 3 Noella Reserves from 06 that are also very good.

12-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#7
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I have half a box of the Blue bands from either '04 or '05 box actually has a date stamp on it, and they are smoking fantastically right now. __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

12-20-2010, 10:42 AM	#8
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I guess I am in the minority here b/c I prefer fresh DPG's and Tats to those with age. To me they lose their spicy character which is why I buy them in the first place. __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!

12-20-2010, 10:45 AM	#9
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's La Riqueza with 2+ years on it was fantastic.

12-20-2010, 11:12 AM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,347 Trading: (50)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's 05 blue invictos... too good, im afraid ill be out of them soon stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-21-2010, 09:35 AM	#13
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's Kidding me, bro? I've still got some of the old blues, blacks, JJ's, and JJ maddies in the humi. Over the last couple of weeks had one of the blues and one of the blacks and they are so much better than when I first acquired them. Smooth, sweet, flavorful, and balanced. Age does wonders for them in my opinion.

12-21-2010, 10:48 AM	#14
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I just picked up a box of Padilla Miami's from 2007. I never had one fresh but they are damn good right now. Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2010, 01:20 PM	#15
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I think most stronger body NCs age and smoke well, but I have had some VSG that totally lose their flavor after 3 plus years. I still have some of the original release 601 Greens left (3 plus years) which are made by Pepin and they are great!

01-01-2011, 07:10 AM	#16
joetownhound EYH Survivor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dennis Location: Tampa FL Posts: 380 Trading: (18)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's bump __________________ "The tree of freedom must be nurtured from time to time with the blood of its patriots" -Thomas Jefferson

01-01-2011, 09:46 AM	#17
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's My favorites out of the aged sampler I got from Gator were the the JJ and the Legend. The Legend was better than some of the Tats I have smoked. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

01-01-2011, 11:02 AM	#19
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's just wait till the cello turns yellow...and DPG's are amazing...

01-01-2011, 12:20 PM	#20
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: Aged DPG's or Tat's I still have two or three sizes of the old band Blue Labels laying around. Unfortunately they're all mixed in with at least 150 others in my "NC bulk storage" humidor. I don't honestly know what's in there. It's where box remnants have been tossed for years now, and they aren't in trays. Just a big ol' mess of cigars. I smoked an Imperiales about a month ago that I spotted near the top of the pile when I was recharging the Oasis. A few years did it some good, as the sharpness they initially had is more muted now. I picked up a distinct menthol taste. That was a characteristic they sometimes displayed fresh, but it seemed more pronounced now. Based on that one example, I'd say time is being kind to these. Personally I've found cigars change with time regardless of whether they happen to be CC or NC. Some for the better, some not.