Aging by default

[JJG]

I was under the impression that the stronger cigars have the best chance of aging well. Opus X for example is the only NC I've ever heard of people aging for 10+ years. what would be strongest of the Padrons? the 26s? Those might be your best bet.

[NCRadioMan]

There's nothing quite like an aged Padron. They are very good. As for the VSG's, I don't care for them until they have had a year or two under thier belt. Then they really shine, imo.

[Throb]

I love the 64 PANs and have several different sizes (Presidente, Imperials and Principe) in my vino for over 6 years. I find that the sticks have mellowed over the years. I have read in several places that these sticks were meant to be enjoyed fresh and I have to agree. If I am ever in a "cigar bar" and they have these, I pick up a few and and extra to smoke that night. Of course the one I smoke is usually to wet but the ones I take home and let rest (not age) are wonderful.

Don't get me wrong, they don't get worse with age...they just mellow out. I feel they don't get any more complex as CCs seem to do with age. Just my

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by JJG

I was under the impression that the stronger cigars have the best chance of aging well. Opus X for example is the only NC I've ever heard of people aging for 10+ years. what would be strongest of the Padrons? the 26s? Those might be your best bet.

Definitely have the Opus in there too. Yeah I kind of have a little bit of both ... maybe more on the 64 but who's counting

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

There's nothing quite like an aged Padron. They are very good. As for the VSG's, I don't care for them until they have had a year or two under thier belt. Then they really shine, imo.

Thanks for your input. The Vsg's that I have probably won't goes as far as the padron. But its good to hear that after a couple more years they still "shine" ... that's probably the amount of time that they will last in my humi.

Originally Posted by Throb

I love the 64 PANs and have several different sizes (Presidente, Imperials and Principe) in my vino for over 6 years. I find that the sticks have mellowed over the years. I have read in several places that these sticks were meant to be enjoyed fresh and I have to agree.

Don't get me wrong, they don't get worse with age...they just mellow out. I feel they don't get any more complex as CCs seem to do with age. Just my

Thanks for your experience. I guess to someone a more "mellowed out" PAM 64 could be great or not so great. And to someone else a fresh kick to it may be better or not so better. That's why its hard to discuss these issues. When it comes to taste there are so many factors involved. Glad to hear of your long resting PAN 64's. Hope you continue to enjoy them I will be down this road sooner or later with the PAM's 26/64's