SamuraiJack Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi Everyone, I found some unique characteristics in some Shorts from 2004 and wanted to see if anyone had any similar experiences with that year. I would say: very light, flat, green (odd, considering age), slightly sour first 1/2. Last 1/3 they start to get back to what I usually expect from a Short. I like Shorts because of the rich, round, punch they have, but these are very light and flat so far. I have read (here and there) that Shorts didn't really become the flavor bombs they are now until 2-3 years ago? Or have they mellowed too much? "sick period?" Just a dud cab? Other theories? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have found that a large % of regular 04 stock in many brands has been bland. I now avoid that year. Bolivars are especially disappointing. There was a blend change in late 03 that seemed to take away much distinctive flavor. Also, introduction of draw testing machines around this time lead to under filling. Stick to cigars before JUL 03 or get 06 & later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Lots of 2004 Partagas were "duds". From my experience, I'd include the '04 898V's, Lusi's, and Shorts in that category. The only '04 Party that I enjoyed was the PSD4. Fortunately, in early 2005 the Shorts came back. I'm currently smoking from a MAR05 cab that is excellent. Strong, tasty, and spicy. DIC05 are good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Is the month date Jun/Jul/Aug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vallie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have three cabs from '04 and they are typical Partagas--strong and rich with no hints of the blandness referred to here. They can't all be bad, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vallie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 FYI: One cab is April and two are August of '04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJack Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I wish I could get the month date, but I cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I gave up on them. They are great fresh, but aged and they go wrong. Replaced em with Trinidad Reyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJack Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 » I wish I could get the month date, but I cant I was wrong! They are July. Was there anything particular during those months? I have had a few more, they were much better (no sour tinge). Still very mild compared to the newer ones I am used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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