Comments on: Stogie Commentary: Are Older Cigars Always Better?

By: Stogie News: 2008 in Review

Stogie News: 2008 in Review — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:55:35 +0000

[...] -On November 18 George E wrote that older cigars aren’t always better. [...]

By: Benjy

Benjy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:25 +0000

Interestingly, the Padrons have always maintained that an oily cigar is just an indicator of insufficient aging during the production process. Thus, maybe these masters of blending feel that the producer, not the consumer, should do the aging.

I guess the blenders in Cuba don’t have much of a say when the cigars may be released, even though they may feel it’s not ready. Perhaps that’s why the legends who have left Cuba like Jorge Padron and Don Pepin feel so strongly about this issue.

By: George E.

George E. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:08:46 +0000

Yes, I think many Cuban blenders are not big proponents of aging. Interesting, since Cuban cigars lead the pack when it comes to smokers who seriously age cigars.

By: articles

articles — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:17:52 +0000

i think it's interesting to note here that pepin (and i'm not sure where i read this, so don't take to much stock in it) has said he sees no reason to age cigars.

and on the subject of beaujolais nouveau, its festival is on tonight in dc, so good timing. drink, my friends, drink.

By: Benjy

Benjy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:54:22 +0000

George, yup I have read the interview as well as others with him. All I can say is, don't you just love eccentrics who demand quality in whatever they do?

By: Rah55

Rah55 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:18:02 +0000

I agree that aging isn't always a good idea. Like you I think some smokes loose their distinct flavors and, for lack of a better term, zip. Hey isn't that why Noveau Beaujolais is a big deal in the wine world?

By: George E.

George E. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:48:46 +0000

Benjy – I haven't had either of those yet, but they're on my "to smoke" list. If you didn't see the interview Patrick S. did with Dion Giolito earlier, I'm sure you'll find it interesting:
http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/02/02272008-cigar-…

By: Benjy

Benjy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:30:41 +0000

If I may, I would like to request that the stogie guys do a review on the Illusione vitolas or the new Cruzado range. They are simply fantastic smokes from the get-go.

By: Benjy

Benjy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:28:04 +0000

LOL George. Good or bad economy, a good cigar will always be worth the money

By: GeorgeH

GeorgeH — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:53:07 +0000

Oops – I have two unopened cabs sitting in the back of the humidor – you have officially gotten my day off to a bad start – lets hope the stock market goes up!!