4 WEEKS |
Cigars should be smoked within a few weeks of being rolled if you desire that
"chincales" or "fresh roll" type of flavour. At this stage, the bitterness would be very
noticeable.
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6 MONTHS - 1 YEAR |
After 4 weeks, it is important to allow cigars at least 180 days of rest if they are not
smoked directly after their manufacture. 6 months for milder blends and at least a
year for stronger ones. Without exception, cigars smoke and taste better when
allowed a year or more to age.
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1 - 2 YEARS |
This is a good time to start smoking those heavier Cuban cigars eg. Bolivar,
Partagas, Punch, Sancho Panza. This is also the peak period for many Dominicans,
and most light bodied smokes such as El Rey del Mundo, Romeo & Julieta and
Flor de Cano. |
2 - 5 YEARS |
These are the Peak years for many cigars. Typically the stronger, full-bodied cigars
age better over a longer duration. This is why Bolivars, Cohibas, Montecristo, and
many Havanas are all considered cigars that age beautifully. The same logic
applies to cigars of substantial strength regardless of their country of origin. |
5 - 10 YEARS |
This is about the maximum ageing time for almost all cigars. After this point most
cigars become mellow while keeping their characteristics of strength and depth.
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10+ YEARS |
At this point we enter the realm of "Vintage" cigars. These cigars will take on unique
characteristics that will make them truly enjoyable smokes. |
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