Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8?

ApexAZ · 01-03-2012, 02:18 PM

How many have aged the 8-5-8? Is it worth it to put 6 - 12 months or more on them?

Volusianator · 01-03-2012, 03:50 PM

6-12 months isn't age. 4-5 years, now you're getting some age, 6-10 years, now you're aging your cigars. Hell, cigars can sit on the shelves of a shop for longer than 6-12 months.

ApexAZ · 01-03-2012, 03:52 PM

So does that mean that the general concensus is that 6-12 months won't change the profile of a cigar?

Volusianator · 01-03-2012, 04:03 PM

Minimally

ApexAZ · 01-03-2012, 04:05 PM

Okay, thanks.

01-03-2012, 04:41 PM

Thats good, because I generally smoke what I buy with in about a week or two...

Volusianator · 01-03-2012, 04:46 PM

And if you enjoy them that's all that matters.

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Originally Posted by schollianmj

Thats good, because I generally smoke what I buy with in about a week or two...

pnoon · 01-03-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

So does that mean that the general concensus is that 6-12 months won't change the profile of a cigar?

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

Minimally

Unless, of course, you subscribe to the Rule of 3's

kelmac07 · 01-03-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Unless, of course, you subscribe to the Rule of 3's

Couldn't leave it well enough alone, could you Peter?

pnoon · 01-03-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Couldn't leave it well enough alone, could you Peter?

688sonarmen · 01-04-2012, 05:03 PM

My Dad hit me with these when I went home to Ky. He pulled them from way back in his cabinet humi. Needless to say I can't wait to compare them to some fresh 8-5-8's

Volusianator · 01-04-2012, 07:45 PM

THAT will change the flavour profile a wee bit!

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

My Dad hit me with these when I went home to Ky. He pulled them from way back in his cabinet humi. Needless to say I can't wait to compare them to some fresh 8-5-8's

Shadow · 01-05-2012, 08:20 AM

I find that aging 858's 3-5 years makes for a great cigar.

gator_79 · 01-05-2012, 11:34 AM

I usually keep a couple of boxes of the 8-5-8 Maduro on hand. They are very good fresh but with 1 year or more I find that they balance out very well.

01-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#1
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? How many have aged the 8-5-8? Is it worth it to put 6 - 12 months or more on them?

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Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? 6-12 months isn't age. 4-5 years, now you're getting some age, 6-10 years, now you're aging your cigars. Hell, cigars can sit on the shelves of a shop for longer than 6-12 months. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

01-03-2012, 03:52 PM	#3
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? So does that mean that the general concensus is that 6-12 months won't change the profile of a cigar?

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Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? Minimally __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

01-03-2012, 04:05 PM	#5
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? Okay, thanks.

01-03-2012, 04:41 PM	#6
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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? My Dad hit me with these when I went home to Ky. He pulled them from way back in his cabinet humi. Needless to say I can't wait to compare them to some fresh 8-5-8's

01-05-2012, 08:20 AM	#13
Shadow Who knows what evil lurks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Martinsburg, WV USA Posts: 124 Trading: (0)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? I find that aging 858's 3-5 years makes for a great cigar. __________________ The Churchill Society

01-05-2012, 11:34 AM	#14
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: Age on the AF Flor Fina 8-5-8? I usually keep a couple of boxes of the 8-5-8 Maduro on hand. They are very good fresh but with 1 year or more I find that they balance out very well.