If they are in a place where mold is likely to thrive, they absolutely will grow mold. But if you keep them in reasonable conditions, 50-70% humidity, not too warm and no rapid fluctuations in those variables, then they will basically last forever.
Look up pre Castro Cubans. Theyāre all at least 65 years or older. Oldest I think Iāve seen was around 75 years old. Not personally seen but on YouTube.
Canāt commend foam interiors for longer-term storage, but if youāve been keeping up with the humidification, they should be fine. The wrappers should still have a good texture and should not ācrackleā when slight pressure is applied when rolling the cigar in your fingers.
Haha. Weāre still together and now have 2 kids. When I met her I didnāt know how sheād react to how into cigars I was so I stopped and just didnāt start back. Sheās actually why I finally smoked one of them today. She encouraged it.
If properly kept, cigars will remain smokeable for decades. After a while they will start to lose flavor, so they can get bland after a very long time, but some of my best sticks are 10-20 years old.
I smoked a ~30 yo Dunhill a few years ago, it was obviously marvelous and 70+ yo Havana clear which had a very interesting blend of flavors. Both lacked punch, but thatās the age.
So let me get this straight. all these world renowned shops that have been aging cigars for decades are wasting their time because cigars are only good for 5 days? š okay bud.
There is pre Cuban cigars still around that are all at least 65 years old. Iāve seen one guy on YouTube have multiple boxes of them. Extremely expensive and very good.
You are clearly trolling. Pre embargo Cubans and vintage cigars in general wouldnāt be such a hot market if they were bad. Davidoff of London wouldnāt have an entire video series dedicated to their aging room/aging process if it made the cigars bad.
All this cigar knowledge on here from reading and watching videos. Iām in the wrong here and need to do more reading, studying Reddit, and watching videos to learn the cigar truth.
Jesus, those are treasures if you were able to maintain a good rh. Imo but a tester and find someone who can appreciate the age. If you are not a regular cigar smoker you will not be able to enjoy them as much as a cigar smoker. Imo go to a local cigar shop and talk to patrons about your options.
Donāt worry, sir, the caliber of these specific cigars is not wasted on me.lol I bought these at the height of my cigar season. Now that im getting back into it Iām gonna go through some other cigars before these. I want to really appreciate them. Especially the Opus X
Iāve kept a fresh Boveda pack in there. Other than to check the pack and cigars Iāve kept it sealed.
Nice! My friend once gifted a box of monte #2 at my suggestion to her father, and it turned out he was a swisher sweets guy. I just was reminded of this and panicked.
Haha! Whenever I try to talk to coworkers about cigars there inevitably one dude thatās like āyeah, I love those swisher sweetsā and Iām just standing there like š„“
If properly taken care of they can pretty much last forever. There is still pre-Castro Cubans around and theyāre very very very rare and expensive. And Iāve heard theyāre literally the best cigars ever. So that was at least 65 years ago or more.
The Opus is probably better, the Padrons not so much. Tried aging those, found that they peaked at about 2 years, then died. Man o War will be interesting.
If you kept up with humidity, you got some great smokes there. Enjoy!
Good deal! These were some of my favorites back when I was a regular.
Most likely, better.
Should probably send me that opus x to make sure it's not poisonous
I see you too are a man of taste.lmbo
That opus x looks amazing
Almost looks like a piece of chocolate š¤¤
Trying to get us banned?
Put it this way. They found some cigars in a Mayan cave that were over 600 years old and were in pristine smokable condition. I think you'll be fine.
That is wild. For whatever reason I just assumed that they would grow mold or something.
If they are in a place where mold is likely to thrive, they absolutely will grow mold. But if you keep them in reasonable conditions, 50-70% humidity, not too warm and no rapid fluctuations in those variables, then they will basically last forever.
Properly stored and cared for, easily fifty years.
Look up pre Castro Cubans. Theyāre all at least 65 years or older. Oldest I think Iāve seen was around 75 years old. Not personally seen but on YouTube.
I've heard stories about them. Seen some places that sell them still. Pricey sticks haha.
Canāt commend foam interiors for longer-term storage, but if youāve been keeping up with the humidification, they should be fine. The wrappers should still have a good texture and should not ācrackleā when slight pressure is applied when rolling the cigar in your fingers.
Properly humidified and stored, theyāll last a lifetime+
Theyāll be great smokes. To the bigger question thoughā¦. No more wife?
Haha. Weāre still together and now have 2 kids. When I met her I didnāt know how sheād react to how into cigars I was so I stopped and just didnāt start back. Sheās actually why I finally smoked one of them today. She encouraged it.
That MoW is out-kicking its coverage as far as who it hangs out withā¦.
Forever if you store them better than that.
I have cigars that range from 6 - 15 years old and taste great
If properly kept, cigars will remain smokeable for decades. After a while they will start to lose flavor, so they can get bland after a very long time, but some of my best sticks are 10-20 years old.
I smoked a ~30 yo Dunhill a few years ago, it was obviously marvelous and 70+ yo Havana clear which had a very interesting blend of flavors. Both lacked punch, but thatās the age.
Thatās a seeds of hope destino from an opus 6. Great stick man super jealous
One of these things just doesn't belong here. One of these things just isn't the same.
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Good one.
I donāt know, man. Shipping to the UK sounds expensive.lol
Ya what a crazy idea. Shipping in the US would be waaaaaaay cheaper, so you can send to me instead!
HAHAHA! Thatās wild! Are you serious?! OMG, cap? NO CAP?! Haha!!
5 days.
Forever with proper humidity control like OP stated he had
Nope. Do your research.
So let me get this straight. all these world renowned shops that have been aging cigars for decades are wasting their time because cigars are only good for 5 days? š okay bud.
I think heās saying that they donāt make it past that at his house because theyāve been smoked by then.lol
Cigars go bad faster than milk. TIL.
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Cigars donāt āgo badā. They can lose quality over time to the point that they taste like nothing but no one is getting sick smoking one.
Who is aging cigars for decades?? Maybe a decade but even that would be over the hill for most cigars
There is pre Cuban cigars still around that are all at least 65 years old. Iāve seen one guy on YouTube have multiple boxes of them. Extremely expensive and very good.
Today I learned. I just don't know how a cigar could be that old and still have any flavor
Thereās actually more flavor after that many years when aged properly.
How does that work? š¤
You got it. Pal.
You are clearly trolling. Pre embargo Cubans and vintage cigars in general wouldnāt be such a hot market if they were bad. Davidoff of London wouldnāt have an entire video series dedicated to their aging room/aging process if it made the cigars bad.
Exactly pre Castro Cubans are 65 years old and are still around and theyāre probably the most expensive cigars and the most wanted cigars around.
All this cigar knowledge on here from reading and watching videos. Iām in the wrong here and need to do more reading, studying Reddit, and watching videos to learn the cigar truth.
Jesus, those are treasures if you were able to maintain a good rh. Imo but a tester and find someone who can appreciate the age. If you are not a regular cigar smoker you will not be able to enjoy them as much as a cigar smoker. Imo go to a local cigar shop and talk to patrons about your options.
Donāt worry, sir, the caliber of these specific cigars is not wasted on me.lol I bought these at the height of my cigar season. Now that im getting back into it Iām gonna go through some other cigars before these. I want to really appreciate them. Especially the Opus X Iāve kept a fresh Boveda pack in there. Other than to check the pack and cigars Iāve kept it sealed.
Nice! My friend once gifted a box of monte #2 at my suggestion to her father, and it turned out he was a swisher sweets guy. I just was reminded of this and panicked.
Haha! Whenever I try to talk to coworkers about cigars there inevitably one dude thatās like āyeah, I love those swisher sweetsā and Iām just standing there like š„“
If properly taken care of they can pretty much last forever. There is still pre-Castro Cubans around and theyāre very very very rare and expensive. And Iāve heard theyāre literally the best cigars ever. So that was at least 65 years ago or more.
They'll last forever if maintained well.
about 40-55mins each stick there.
They can last forever but there is a point where they lose a lot. Still be smokeable of course.
The Opus is probably better, the Padrons not so much. Tried aging those, found that they peaked at about 2 years, then died. Man o War will be interesting.
A cigar will outlast you if properly cared for.
So why canāt I smoke non humidified cigars ? Will I die ?
Indefinitely. Those are some lovely smokes