Stevieboy
05-05-2009, 06:39 PM
Just received an intersting bit of info in an email from JJFox. What do you lot think about aging smokes?
About Aged Cigars
Initial aging after rolling is essential to allow the cigar to dry and stabilise. This greatly improves the flavour, as well as greatly improving the burn and draw. Stabilisation typically takes only 4 to 8 weeks depending on the ambient climate, however allowing your cigars to age even longer will allow the flavours of the blend meld and mellow into a more harmonious smoke. A cigar's complexities and nuances will be greatly enhanced with long term aging in a proper environment.<o></o>
The younger the cigar the more drastic the impact time has upon it; 3 months can mean a world of difference to a freshly rolled cigar, wheras 3 months are negligible when dealing with 5 year old sticks.<o></o>
* 2-5 Years - These are the peak years for most cigars. Typically the stronger, full-bodied cigars age better over a longer duration. This is why Bolivar Fuertes, Ashton VSGs, and many Havanas are all considered cigars that age beutifully. The same logic applies to cigars of substantial strength regardless of their country of origin.<o></o>
* 7-10 Years - This is about the maximum aging time on almost all cigars. After this point most cigars become too mellow and too pale for popular enjoyment. <o></o>
The best way to determine the impact time on cigars is to smoke one occasionally from an aging box and to take detailed tasting notes. <o></o>
About Aged Cigars
Initial aging after rolling is essential to allow the cigar to dry and stabilise. This greatly improves the flavour, as well as greatly improving the burn and draw. Stabilisation typically takes only 4 to 8 weeks depending on the ambient climate, however allowing your cigars to age even longer will allow the flavours of the blend meld and mellow into a more harmonious smoke. A cigar's complexities and nuances will be greatly enhanced with long term aging in a proper environment.<o></o>
The younger the cigar the more drastic the impact time has upon it; 3 months can mean a world of difference to a freshly rolled cigar, wheras 3 months are negligible when dealing with 5 year old sticks.<o></o>
* 2-5 Years - These are the peak years for most cigars. Typically the stronger, full-bodied cigars age better over a longer duration. This is why Bolivar Fuertes, Ashton VSGs, and many Havanas are all considered cigars that age beutifully. The same logic applies to cigars of substantial strength regardless of their country of origin.<o></o>
* 7-10 Years - This is about the maximum aging time on almost all cigars. After this point most cigars become too mellow and too pale for popular enjoyment. <o></o>
The best way to determine the impact time on cigars is to smoke one occasionally from an aging box and to take detailed tasting notes. <o></o>