Seems obvious, right? But when I joined this board over 5 years ago, I spent a long time secretly doubting this wisdom. Then, the other day, I pulled out a Jose Padilla robusto from the cooler, first cigar I'd had in over 2 years and about 4 years old, as I recall.
What a revelation!! It had always been a good smoke, but this was something different. Then, today, I lit up a Jose Piedra of about the same age. These sticks had been a good buy, but they failed to impress. Now, even burning, smooth, flavorful, easy draw; made me wish I'd bought 5 bundles!
So, when you read someone's recommendation to buy 2 boxes of what you like, one to smoke now, one to put away, you can take it to the bank! Aging makes a world of difference.
(Back to lurking until I have another obvious idea to write about.)
What a revelation!! It had always been a good smoke, but this was something different. Then, today, I lit up a Jose Piedra of about the same age. These sticks had been a good buy, but they failed to impress. Now, even burning, smooth, flavorful, easy draw; made me wish I'd bought 5 bundles!
So, when you read someone's recommendation to buy 2 boxes of what you like, one to smoke now, one to put away, you can take it to the bank! Aging makes a world of difference.
(Back to lurking until I have another obvious idea to write about.)