Guest Robo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Just curious how the 2005 vintage of Cuban cigars is smoking right now... Anybody have any 2005 Cubans? Was it a good year for Cuban cigars? Are they smoking well now? Thanks! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolomeo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Looking at my notes, I have had some good ones and some duds, nothing really stood out to me but my sample selection was only about 8-10 cigars from that year On a side note, I am looking for a June 2005 box celebrating my daughters bday Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 From 2005 Punch DC's Trini Fundadores 2006 ERDM CS All smoking very good. No regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I just finished a fifty cab of slr churchills from 05 excellent. I have had some good epi no. 2 from 05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 From 2005 Punch DC's Trini Fundadores 2006 ERDM CS All smoking very good. No regrets. Excellent selections. Thanks for the info, Frank. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodebusan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have a Cab 50 Punch Churchills (XAN NOV 05) and a Cab 50 RyJ Exhib. #4 (NRG JUL 05) that smoke wonderfully. No construction issues so far, after smoked the half of the cabs. Great cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cohiba Siglo II, IV, and VIs as well as lanceros ERDM lunch clubs Montes in tubo Trinidad fundys JL PCs All good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 In my experience, neither a particularly good nor bad year. I wouldn't specifically seek out 2005 BDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 '05 Mag 46 were duds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I had a good box of Punch RS11 from 2005. I had some flavorless Mag 46 though. I wouldn't necessarily seek out any 05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Not to mention that buying based on year is a total crapshoot as it is. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have some HDM Petit Robustos FIN-12/05, and Trini Reyes IKR-11/05 that are very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 short answer, it depends on the cigar i generally avoid 02-07 unless there is a glowing recommendation like these 05 mag 46s i got which are superb, better than any other vintage m46s i've had i've had coros and sig ivs from 05/06 that were terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks for the responses. In my opinion, when buying cigars there's always a risk. (except if you buy from Rob) At some point you just have to jump in and take the risk. Sometimes it doesn't pay off, I guess, but that shouldn't stop you. From my limited experience when searching for aged cigars it's more of "what's available" rather than seeking out a particular vintage. There's lots of '99-'00 out there but I understand that these vintages are to be avoided. So, I look for cigars that appeal to me (brand, vitola) and hopefully there are some available. I'm lucky (we all are) to have a place like FOH to ask questions, to learn and, in this case, to reduce the risk of buying cigars. I feel a lot more confident with the 2005's, thanks to you! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks for the responses. In my opinion, when buying cigars there's always a risk. (except if you buy from Rob) At some point you just have to jump in and take the risk. Sometimes it doesn't pay off, I guess, but that shouldn't stop you. From my limited experience when searching for aged cigars it's more of "what's available" rather than seeking out a particular vintage. There's lots of '99-'00 out there but I understand that these vintages are to be avoided. So, I look for cigars that appeal to me (brand, vitola) and hopefully there are some available. I'm lucky (we all are) to have a place like FOH to ask questions, to learn and, in this case, to reduce the risk of buying cigars. I feel a lot more confident with the 2005's, thanks to you! Rob talk to the pros: rob, smithy, ken, diana, alaistair, lisa... and staff do cigars all day long. ask them and they will let you know what you should and should not have... i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophidion Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (except if you buy from Rob) Hand picked or not, you can still get duds from the "Messiah" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 To say that 2005 is a "bad year" is folly. There are some great cigars that came out then. I'm enjoying my 2005 Punch DC's and Fundadores very much. Surely, there are some bad sticks to avoid too. And hopefully this thread has/will point them out. Good luck with your search Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 In my experience, neither a particularly good nor bad year. I wouldn't specifically seek out 2005 BDs. I'd agree here. Nothing special about 2005. If you're looking for good older cigars, try 2002 & early 2003. Otherwise, recent production is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactochris Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Bolivar CE's from Sep of 05 are smoking very well right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarmanTim Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 This. Not to mention that buying based on year is a total crapshoot as it is. My favorite year of the past 13 or so has been 2008, but there are still plenty of duds from there as well.... I couldn't agree more about 2008. I have 2 boxes in the online humidor from 2008 TEB no less. Too bad I can't ship them from Oz anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarmanTim Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hand picked or not, you can still get duds from the "Messiah" Ah how true...but such is the case with all hand rolled cigars. I do find I get 2 or 3 more great cigars from CZARS HQ box and perhaps 2 or 3 less duds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Bolivar CE's from Sep of 05 are smoking very well right now. This helps. Thanks! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty922 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 '05 Mag 46 were duds. Whilst I find these more "mellow" than recent production, I've very much enjoyed the 05's I've sampled. Different beasts indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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