Ritch Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I first tried a LGC No4 at the recommendation of this forum May 2018. It was harsh, strong and tasted of tobacco. And I tossed it. This morning I decided to have a cheeky morning smoke before the terrorist daughter woke up. I grabbed a LGC No 4 put the humidor on a whim and some peach cordial and sat outside. 10 months later it is a totally different smoke. Very pleasant, floral and fruity. It really surprised me. Do you thing smaller ring gauges need longer to settle due to having a greater surface area to volume ratio? Or have my tastes just changed since I started to seriously smoke cigars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, crking3 said: Mine were horrible when I first got them ...so bad that I haven’t tried another since September .so I can’t tell ya lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same here. I tried one and it was that horrid I tossed it. Tried one today 9 months later and they are lovely. I suggest you try one and report back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I think that’s just a snappy blend in particular. Time tempers the bite and smooths the profile, but it still tastes tangy and fruity to me even after several years which is why it is one of my all time favorites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 If they were truly harsh and unpleasant (even 'horrid' like you say) it was quite likely a moisture issue. I for one smoke MdO4s fresh, young and aged. They are very different in profile during that development. When fresh you will have to keep moisture in check (dry box), and even then you may be presented with a serious "mongrel" (as Rob would say). But harsh they have never been for me. Due to the format, moisture plays a critical role here, since you have to make sure you don't smoke these hot. Need to be smoked slowly and controlled, which simply doesn't work in an overhumid stick of this format, and will then quickly spoil the experience. More a technical thing than a particular aspect of this cigar, if you ask me. Happy for you to find out about these gems! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavLew79 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Ritch said: I first tried a LGC No4 at the recommendation of this forum May 2018. It was harsh, strong and tasted of tobacco. And I tossed it. This morning I decided to have a cheeky morning smoke before the terrorist daughter woke up. I grabbed a LGC No 4 put the humidor on a whim and some peach cordial and sat outside. 10 months later it is a totally different smoke. Very pleasant, floral and fruity. It really surprised me. Do you thing smaller ring gauges need longer to settle due to having a greater surface area to volume ratio? Or have my tastes just changed since I started to seriously smoke cigars? I don't think you can judge a cigar on one example. So many variables involved with the cigar alone, let alone yourself, the conditions... If there's anything I've learned in this journey is that largely, you cannot predict that your next smoke will be great or bad, regardless of what the rest of the box has been like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoot Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Fugu said: If they were truly harsh and unpleasant (even 'horrid' like you say) it was quite likely a moisture issue. I for one smoke MdO4s fresh, young and aged. They are very different in profile during that development. When fresh you will have to keep moisture in check (dry box), and even then you may be presented with a serious "mongrel" (as Rob would say). But harsh they have never been for me. Due to the format, moisture plays a critical role here, since you have to make sure you don't smoke these hot. Need to be smoked slowly and controlled, which simply doesn't work in an overhumid stick of this format, and will then quickly spoil the experience. More a technical thing than a particular aspect of this cigar, if you ask me. Happy for you to find out about these gems! Excellent point here, totally agree ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 1:31 AM, Ritch said: Do you thing smaller ring gauges need longer to settle due to having a greater surface area to volume ratio? Or have my tastes just changed since I started to seriously smoke cigars? I am a skinny RG lover through and through. They need time to settle like most cigars do, and these particular ones have always seemed bleh to me until they hit that 3-4 year mark. They are a quality cigar and fairly unique, with their own unique character. Check in every 6 months and when they get good, plow on through! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rrm7284 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 If they were truly harsh and unpleasant (even 'horrid' like you say) it was quite likely a moisture issue. I for one smoke MdO4s fresh, young and aged. They are very different in profile during that development. When fresh you will have to keep moisture in check (dry box), and even then you may be presented with a serious "mongrel" (as Rob would say). But harsh they have never been for me. Due to the format, moisture plays a critical role here, since you have to make sure you don't smoke these hot. Need to be smoked slowly and controlled, which simply doesn't work in an overhumid stick of this format, and will then quickly spoil the experience. More a technical thing than a particular aspect of this cigar, if you ask me. Happy for you to find out about these gems!This nails it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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