CaptainQuintero Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Finally got around to picking up a couple of singles, box code was 2011 so they are pretty fresh. I've read so much about how good RASS are currently, what age are the boxes that everyone is raving about or/and how long are you laying yours down before smoking?
PigFish Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Finally got around to picking up a couple of singles, box code was 2011 so they are pretty fresh. I've read so much about how good RASS are currently, what age are the boxes that everyone is raving about or/and how long are you laying yours down before smoking? Only you can decide if cigars are smokable and to your liking. If I wanted to smoke one I would smoke one now! If by pinching and rolling around in my fingers I decided that the damn thing was really too wet it may dissuade me, but I doubt it. It is just one cigar! I would suggest taking one cigar, clipping it, and putting it into a leather carrier for two weeks, left in a dry part of the house. This should gently remove a lot of water in the cigar. Then smoke it. I believe people often confuse wet cigars, with some sort of sick period, but that is just a theory of mine. Best of luck on your experiments. -Piggy
Dbone Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 I have a box of TEB '08's that are smoking pretty good. Been smoking good since I got them come to think of it. Not a regular cigar for me to reach for so the box has some age on it. My general approach is to make sure there's at least 6 months on the box, give it a good rest of 60 days... then start sampling. Give the box a good once over and make sure they smell ready to smoke. There's been a lot of chatter on how the recent vintages are ready to smoke much earlier than those before 2006. Each year they seem to get ready to smoke sooner than the last. When you do decide to fire one up, don't forget to let us know your take on it
Professor Twain Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 For me they are great young and great with age, just different. I've gotten to a point where I tend to enjoy the bolder flavors of younger cigars. Try them after 30 days
shrink Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 RASS need 5 years. Agreed. My early 2006's are just getting into the "zone".
SCgarman Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 I have a box of TEB 08s that are absolutely great and have been since I got the box. I do not feel they need 5 years, maybe 2 at most but taste is subjective....
Nocoins Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 FWIW, the youngest I have are May 10, and I think they need another 2 years for my taste.
CaptainQuintero Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 These are only a couple of months old so maybe the quality of the tobacco coming out will show, I think i'll let them rest for a month anyway. They look fantastic though, not a wrinkle or vein or blemish and they feel glossy with oil. Can't wait!
Vortigan Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Well FWIW I've currently only got a 150 ct desktop and there's nothing in it older than May'10.Some have clearly needed a litttle more time than others but most have been good after just a few weeks getting used to my humidor and conditions.Not saying this just cos I'm here but smoking an Upmann #2 tonight,delivered from The Czar just three weeks ago,some of the best looking sticks I've ever had and smoking beautifully.That said,I'm still very much in trying to train my palate,so to speak.
aavkk Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 I've got a cab of early 07's that were spectacular in 08 when I got them and only continue to get better and better. I've got a DB from the same month that almost had a different blend- much darker and more brooding with less fruit than the cab. These werent enjoyable fresh and I've been meaning to get around to these but havent yet. In my experience, if they are brilliant fresh than they usually mature well. Though that definitely doesnt mean they improve, just that they are different. Some cigars I prefer aged and some I prefer fresh- it also depends on my mood and other factors that change day to day.
ramon_cojones Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Been thinking about a cab instead of getting dress boxes anyone else have any thoughts on this?
CaptainQuintero Posted June 24, 2011 Author Posted June 24, 2011 Someone (can't remember who) said a while ago that if you age a bad cigar it will end up just an old bad cigar. Think I'm going to try these young (they are at most 4/5 months old as it is) and see if they are good, no point putting the other down for a year or 3 if I have a couple of stinkers
Dbone Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Someone (can't remember who) said a while ago that if you age a bad cigar it will end up just an old bad cigar. Think I'm going to try these young (they are at most 4/5 months old as it is) and see if they are good, no point putting the other down for a year or 3 if I have a couple of stinkers It won't be bad I'm sure, they may be very approachable. If I had to guess, a young RASS would have a long heavy finish, lots of twang, but that doesn't make it bad. I'm almost half way through a HQ box of March 2010 PSD4 which have nearly all been delightful Report back Captain!
android Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Only you can decide if cigars are smokable and to your liking. If I wanted to smoke one I would smoke one now! If by pinching and rolling around in my fingers I decided that the damn thing was really too wet it may dissuade me, but I doubt it. It is just one cigar!I would suggest taking one cigar, clipping it, and putting it into a leather carrier for two weeks, left in a dry part of the house. This should gently remove a lot of water in the cigar. Then smoke it. I believe people often confuse wet cigars, with some sort of sick period, but that is just a theory of mine. Best of luck on your experiments. -Piggy I believe this to be true as well...I have been traveling & roaming in and out the country recently and have been stocking my travel humidor leaving it in my luggage, in the hot car, not my usual love and attention that I give to habanos...came home late last night pulled from the travel humidor a Bolivar Simones "she looked a little beat up.. dry" Best cigar I've had in weeks...don't get me wrong these are fabulous cigars but dry boxing brings out the most subtle flavors and brilliant flavors of a great cigar.
Nocoins Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 I believe this to be true as well...I have been traveling & roaming in and out the country recently and have been stocking my travel humidor leaving it in my luggage, in the hot car, not my usual love and attention that I give to habanos...came home late last night pulled from the travel humidor a Bolivar Simones "she looked a little beat up.. dry" Best cigar I've had in weeks...don't get me wrong these are fabulous cigars but dry boxing brings out the most subtle flavors and brilliant flavors of a great cigar. Funny. The best cigar I've ever smoked spend about 3 or 4 days in a ziplock bag inside of a plastic bike water bottle. It was magnificent.
ramon_cojones Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Same, I like when I bite down softly on the end of a lancero or CE that's been left out and there is a bit of a crackle, these explode with flavor.
thechenman Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Been thinking about a cab instead of getting dress boxes anyone else have any thoughts on this? IMHO...go with the cab over the db.
thechenman Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Generally for me when it comes to RASS I think they need at least two years to begin to really shine. That does not mean they don't smoke well when younger...I've smoked plenty of 2010s...but I think after a couple of years different nuances in flavor begin to become more noticeable. Time is definitely a friend of the RASS.
ksblazer Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 I like my RASS young. Don't have the patience to age them for 5 years. The time I did, I prefered them when they were younger.
PigFish Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 I believe this to be true as well...I have been traveling & roaming in and out the country recently and have been stocking my travel humidor leaving it in my luggage, in the hot car, not my usual love and attention that I give to habanos...came home late last night pulled from the travel humidor a Bolivar Simones "she looked a little beat up.. dry" Best cigar I've had in weeks...don't get me wrong these are fabulous cigars but dry boxing brings out the most subtle flavors and brilliant flavors of a great cigar. When working a lot, a whole box of cigars could be found on the back seat of my trunk! I would not even bother to put them in a bag! Now they would not last long there, meaning before I smoked them and replaced the box. But the fact remains (for me at least) that the best taste performance comes from dry tobacco. I have been known to lose a cigar in the car and smoke it later, maybe months later, and thoroughly enjoy the experience. There are lousy cigars. They are natural products made by hand, some with little care and that is the way it works. The manufacturing process is wholly outside of my control. The water content of a cigar on the other hand, IMHO, is one factor in my control and is one that has a potentially vast effect on my enjoyment of that cigar. -Piggy
ramon_cojones Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Just got a two year old box to replenish my stock. Need to have about 5 on hand to age. Such a good rotation when you have rass, d4s, coros and epi2s so you never get bored. Love robustos.
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