We all like a fine aged cigar! I know if you don't keep them in the humi they will dry out and lose thier oils. But, if kept in optimum conditions, is there a point where the cigar loses any of it's flavor ever? This might be a dumb question, but I am new to all of this.

Thanks in advance,
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My understanding is that, propely stored, a cigar can last for decades. Wouldn't know for sure 'cause I can't keep my hands off them for more than a few months.

There is an article in every CA magazine that deals with aged cigars.

It is my understanding that aging cigars brings out the flavors and mellows any harshness. It also allows ammonia to disapate as the cigars ferment and age.

What I am trying to ask is that is there a period of time where a cigar "peaks" and then the flavor goes down hill? (for a lack of better terms) Or does it become more mellow the longer it sits? Or....

Does any of this make sense?

perfect, thanks Joe!

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Originally posted by DJTJ1980:
What I am trying to ask is that is there a period of time where a cigar "peaks" and then the flavor goes down hill? (for a lack of better terms) Or does it become more mellow the longer it sits? Or....

Does any of this make sense?

bro, that's personal preference, that's all that is. you may find a particular cigar tastes at its best at 6 months, when someone else says they like it only after 1 1/2 years.

Ex: I think the Padron K line tasts best right from the box. I didn't care for the same ones a year later. they were still a decent smoke, but it just didn't have the kick I like with age on it. each cigar will have a favored resting time to you.

I've heard the Ashton VSG's don't age as well, but just about any other cigar should age gracefully.

i just got a nice box from a dealer i trust that he had been aging for 13 years, really nice and smooth, of course i could never keep my hands off sticks for that long myself haha

Verno, I'm ageing a box of VSGs as an experiment right now, so I hope you're wrong; I was planning on trying one or two at 6 months, then each year thereafter. I love the VSGs now, and was looking forward to them getting even better.

Anybody know if Opux X improves with age, and if so, when? I bought some last month, and they tasted very young, even to my inexperienced palate. But then, it could just be me...

ashton vsg and opus x both age extremly well. The opus x looses that intial harshness when it is right out of the box. If you can try letting a few opus age a year or longer and then try them. You will love them. The same goes for the vsg. The only problem with aging them is letting them sit in your humi for that long and not be tempted to smoke them............