Sick period?

[dulaney22]

In searching various things, I've noticed references that cigars undergo some type of "sick" stage a month or so after manufacturing. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any in-depth discussion about this. As I am new to this obsession and want to try everything right now, it is somewhat concerning that I might unwittingly smoke a great cigar in a period when its undergoing some type of chemical change and is, therefore, for lack of a better term, not good.

Anyway, is there any real science to this? The reason I ask is that most references only discuss CCs and I have seen comments that NCs do not undergo this process. Of course, my personal experience is lacking as far as discerning the difference in a fresh, sick or aged cigar, so that's out the window. I have, however, smoked what I would consider to be duds from manufacturers that have good repute and wondered what might be the problem.

Your thoughts . . .

 

[tone-ny]

You need to improve your search skills. There are numerous threads and posts on what the sick period is and how it affects cigars. YMMV

 

[grateful1]

Found with the power of SEARCH!

 

[stepthirteen]

Found with the power of SEARCH!

Here is a link for you Gary-

Gary's Link

, LMAO!!!

Jim

 

[dulaney22]

Found with the power of SEARCH!

Thank you.

 

[NullSmurf]

Sick periods are bullshit. I have it from a good source that Fidel is pumping hormones into those communist sticks. I'm gonna laugh at all you fockers when you grow the man boobs.

 

[tone-ny]

Sick periods are bullshit. I have it from a good source that Fidel is pumping hormones into those communist sticks. I'm gonna laugh at all you fockers when you grow the man boobs.

Now Bruce, why encourage Gary to post his man boob pictures :sign:

 

[Mr Peat]

Sick periods are bullshit. I have it from a good source that Fidel is pumping hormones into those communist sticks. I'm gonna laugh at all you fockers when you grow the man boobs.

Now Bruce, why encourage Gary to post his man boob pictures :sign:

Don't worry...I have it on good authority that Bruce is already wearing a 44DD man bra. :0