- Tasting Green -

[wine_junkie]

This hasn’t been a huge problem for me in the past but I am just going down the cigar rabbit hole again. Maybe my previous ones were aged longer or slightly dryer. Only time will tell...I’ll give it 60 days and revisit these smokes

[Chibearsv]

On 2/1/2020 at 8:26 PM, wine_junkie said:

I have been smoking cigars for quite some time (mainly Cuban as they scratch the itch) and have noticed especially recently (last 3 years) that most cigars I have received (now box 2019) taste green past the first half inch. Partagas E2, Monte 2, Monte A, Bolivar, Lusitania, etc. 

On ignition they smell amazing but as I draw down on the cigar it gets tannic and “green”. Do all of these just need age?

 

I have yet to try a Partagas E2 but I have tried all of the other cigars you've listed and found that they all need time to smooth out.  When a cigar is too young for me I find that they are bitter or strong in black pepper.  For me, Montes are lousy until they are at least 2 years of age.  I can enjoy the Bolis and Lusis a little earlier since they aren't too harsh but I prefer to give them at least a year to sweeten a little.  As for tannic taste, I've not really experienced tannins too much in CC's.  I have definitely experienced that taste in NC's. 

If you want to try a cigar that I think smokes great immediately, try the Sir Winston.  The forum generally recommends aging those as well (because they say the cigars will improve) but I'd have to bury a box of those in a locked time capsule to avoid getting into them right away.

[leapingknown2]

Just young....most need naps for at least 3-5yrs. Jmho

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[Shrody234]

I think I know what you mean by green. This happened to me when I first switched from NCs to CCs-my humidity was too high. Try knocking down your humidity or dry box for a week to see if it helps. 

[wine_junkie]

Yea, I think the smokes are holding too much moisture for sure. Boveda Butler is showing 70% with (2) 320 gram Boveda packs in a 1.2 cubic foot space. Been showing that for a bit...dry boxing is the call while I figure out my on going humidor situation