wine_junkie Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leapingknown2 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just young....most need naps for at least 3-5yrs. JmhoSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrody234 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wine_junkie Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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