How long should I wait?

[giga]

Just got a box of dippy 2's and to my surprise the box code in Jan 2011, never had a box this new it's a wonder the glue was dry on the labels.
How long should I leave them before even trying one as they look and smell fantastic?

[Deano]

Personally, I'd say a year to 18 months. But I can't wait that long either.

[senor_robusto]

hey giga,
i know it's not the same cigar, but it's a similar scenario!!! the guys at friends of habanos reviewed some march 2011 bolivar petite coronas!!! buy all accounts, they should be untouchable, but they gave them a rather favourable review!!! why not smoke one of your dippy's as a 'benchmark'? you may well be surprised:



alex

[monkey66]

If you need to ask you don't have the patience

[whisky77]

I have to agree with Senor Robusto regarding trying one now and seeing how it smokes. Personally I would be looking to put them away for at least a year, if not longer.

[Jacobwaits]

I know it's a pain but like everyone has said already, it would be a waste to try and smoke too many now. Leave them for at least a year in my book.

[TJCoro]

Concur!

A minimum of one year is my standard. I think the lads in the video were being a wee bit generous...


TJ

[giga]

Cheers that was what I thought too
Although I might try one in the next week or so to try as suggested

Will let you know how I get on

[Non chill filtered]

Leave them for at least 12 months mate. Try one by all means as a benchmark, but when you try one in 12-18 months time you'll be glad you left them.
I have smoked many a cigar too early as I am inpatient but good thing come to those who wait (in Cuban cigars anyway)
Happy Smoking Brother.

Lee

[bigbarneyhotdog]

They may not have gone into their sick period yet. Leave them a week or so, to get them over their travels and give one a go. Fresh & tasty, just like they are in Havana.

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[seanbeer]

Smoke one now! If u like it then just smoke through them, if not leave it n smoke one every few months, unless u plan to give it 5 years if not , u should keep trying to see when they r good enough to smoke

I have this box of punch RS 11 from 08 it's taste younger then some 10 cigars to me so u can't just rely on age taste it

[Stevieboy]

You're an impatient bugger G....I have to say when I was round and smelt them I thought they'd be good to go...benchmark with just one would be a good idea....

[Fat1]

Wait a few week then give one a go just to see, I have had a few puros that smoke well young so you might get lucky.

If it tastes slightly of amonia or just generally too harsh then leave well alone for as long as you can. A year is a good amount of time at which to start sampling again.

[patrickspark]

They may not have gone into their sick period yet. Leave them a week or so, to get them over their travels and give one a go. Fresh & tasty, just like they are in Havana.

Tapatalk & slideIT user

ditto - get on the outside of them without delay