How Much Age Do You Like On These?

[fishinguitarman]

RASCC

SCdLH Principe

PSD4

Trinidad Reyes

Party Shorts

PL Montecarlos

All of these are from 3-11 to 7-11

[CanuckSARTech]

RASCC

SCdLH Principe

PSD4

Trinidad Reyes

Party Shorts

PL Montecarlos

All of these are from 3-11 to 7-11

RASCC - within the first 6 months, ROT-table/custom-roll flavourful sometimes. Then, they go sick and need a long rest. Usually, 3 years minimum, but a full 5 make them wonderful.

SCdLH Principe - its been ages since I've had one, so can't say, but I think those I've tried have had two years on them.

PSD4 - with the right box, these smoke amazingly well after only 6 months, but most boxes are awesome with 1 to 2 years on them.

Trinidad Reyes - one year.

Party Shorts - one year.

PL Montecarlos - just getting into these, but 6 months minimum to start, and two years seems to be perfect.

[Bolismoker]

My general rule of thumb is smoke them within the first 6 months or wait 3 years. I find that with most maracas somewhere in the 3-5 year range makes 'em good then the longer I can wait the better they get. I have the end of a box of RASS from '98 that are nearly a religious experience every time I smoke one now. I'll be heartbroken when they are finally all gone.

[fishinguitarman]

6 months from the date on the box or 6 months after you get 'em?

[CanuckSARTech]

6 months from the date on the box or 6 months after you get 'em?

Box date. That's generally what everyone goes by, IMO.

[Dbone]

I'd smoke a few of each box to see, some may be "good" enough to smoke now. In my experience, there are only a few cigars which need age to be enjoyed. Mostly, age will evolve the flavors, but not necessary make them any better.

[jazzbass]

6 months in your own humidor is always a good place to start. I find that if you can wait patiently for 6 months, then you can probably wait another 6 if you feel they need more time.

[fishinguitarman]

perfect!