Dating Cigars

[TheGreekTitan]

You're forcing folks to write a long post to answer your question #3...

But - in a short illustration - it's not unlike why some folks like to age wine.

Aw, c'mon. I'm not forcing, and I've seen you write wayyyyyyy longer posts than this one. Plus, you make a very valid point. I've compared cigars to fine wines in the past, but honestly don't think I have in this context. Great point, and thank you.

#3

It's up to you.

Some cigars need time. Others suffer from time. Some turn from nothing much to absolutely nothing.

Just smoke them. Now, later, whenever and see what happens.

This has been a public service announcement from badwhale.

See, I guess this cuts to the chase, and part of what truly intrigues me about cigars. The fact that there is a proper time (for some, most, or all cigars) and an improper time (for some, most, or all cigars) to smoke said cigar is what I'm trying to figure out. I do find it interesting that you said..."some need"..."some suffer"..."some turn from nothing to absolutely nothing". Where is the "some are so much better"..."some are incredible".."some kick my ass"...etc? Maybe I'm just in a foul mood today (which I am), but this really does cross my mind. And I do understand...I think. I just want to learn and understand more. Cart before the horse, I know.

I date my cigars on a spreadsheet, mainly out of curiosity. I've already got way more cigars than I could smoke in a lifetime (at my current rate), so my cigars all age without me even trying.

Well, that's cuz you only smoke Partagas Black Prontos'. I've got a great friend like you that has a humi that is always full, and in a way I am envious.


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I imagine a cigar is similar to to wine. Some wine is what it will always be, and other wines will get worse or better with age. I presume the time you spend within the culture of cigars and the efforts you place in understanding what you enjoy will eventually answer your question. CigarSmokers the greatest board in the world....Is Hex looking ? I hope so...smiles

Thank you Cinda, and very well said. I plan on smoking plenty more cigars, and contemplating them as I go. What a hobby!