SLR PC's are somewhat strong and are of the "type" that truly shouldn't be smoked for the first 3-5 yrs. SERIOUSLY! Especially, compared to any other cigar within that lineup. Try the SLR CD/CHURCHILL. Very smooth and sweetish when younger. The PC.... BLECCH. That being said, I have some PC's from a cab of 50 from 01 that I have had and have been aging. Might need to go spark one.
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The ones I've been getting lately have only been a year or two old and have been pretty good IMO because SLR is probably my favorite Cuban cigar. I scored a few late '05 boxes earlier in the year and they definitely needed some time (they are SEP 05). Now that I've had them about seven months, they are noticeably better. My guess is that most experienced smokers would agree with you on this rather than me.
I also have some OCT 06 DCs which are smoking fantastic right now!
Sorry Timmy, I just don't have the patience to age my SLR PCs.