Notsocleaver Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 So I got a cab of these about a year ago and have been loving them. I'm half way through the cab and am I thinking about tracking down another one while I still can even though I know it'll be a year before I get to smoking them. Now, I have heard some talk about how the mag48 is over the hill already. So I'm wondering if anyone here agrees and if so, how fast is that decline is gonna be? If I know I'm gonna be putting these down for at least a year should I just get a couple of boxes of petit coronas instead?
acidmase Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 IMO id spend the money on the PC's and buy a few boxes... just had them yesterday are their good, but need some more time to open up!
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I definitely think they are on the decline. How fast is almost impossible to determine, it's not a precise curve. If you want to play safe go for a cab of Connoisseur No.1 plus a box of 10 Hoyo Short Pyramid EL 2011 if you crave the "EL flavor". 3
forgop Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 They're less than 6 years old and already past their peak?
polarbear Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 That's starting to look like the curse of the LEs 1
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 They're less than 6 years old and already past their peak? It happened to many ELs… 1
forgop Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 It happened to many ELs…Better start smoking through my remaining box then. What about EL's seems to make this a "thing" and not just regular production cigars at this mark?
polarbear Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I'd imagine it has something to do with the fact that a lot of ELs tend to have similar profiles regardless of the marca they represent. Sorta like the EL program has it's own blend that the tweak slightly and then put a different band on every year
coug28 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Never was in its prime IMO. And I love Upmann. Classic Upmann is something this cigar is definitely not. Signed, Bitter EL program hater guy
BigBruce Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Get another box while they last. The Mag 48 is one of my all time favorites! I love the milk chocolate! I picked up an extra box because they're not making anymore and I have not seen a decline in anyway. 1
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Bitter EL program hater guy If there's one feature this cigar does NOT show, it's bitterness.
forgop Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Never was in its prime IMO. And I love Upmann. Classic Upmann is something this cigar is definitely not. Signed, Bitter EL program hater guy The Mag 48 is the only one I own. I don't get the hype and extra premium they often carry. Just happened to pick this one up for a reasonable price.
coug28 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 If there's one feature this cigar does NOT show, it's bitterness. I think you may have misinterpreted my use of the adjective. Had to do with my personal feelings on the entire EL program as opposed to the flavor profile of the actual Mag 48.
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I think you may have misinterpreted my use of the adjective. Had to do with my personal feelings on the entire EL program as opposed to the flavor profile of the actual Mag 48. oh ok then, sorry about that. Actually I agree to some extent, the results of this program is rather… incertain (for my taste).
Dimmers Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Looks as though im in the minority, though still love the Mag48 (when last smoked 8 weeks ago).
Upmann2009 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 The 48 are good, and reasonable prices. Get them when you can. Only EL everyone can afford right now.
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Looks as though im in the minority, though still love the Mag48 (when last smoked 8 weeks ago). No one said it wasn't a good cigar at the moment, even if it was a better cigar 2 years ago…
Lotusguy Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I never liked them... So maybe that means they are now getting better for my taste?
DoubleDD Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Hoyo Short Pyramid EL 2011 if you crave the "EL flavor". I found these to be boring. I've tried several out of different selections and found them to be meh or average.
Smallclub Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 The 48 are good, and reasonable prices. Get them when you can. Only EL everyone can afford right now. the 48 was a bargain few years ago. Today it sells (online) at the price of a churchill or a DC…
Notsocleaver Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 No one said it wasn't a good cigar at the moment, even if it was a better cigar 2 years ago… This is the core of my concern. I like the Mag 48 a lot, but if its on the down hill already, I'm worried that in two years it will straight up fall off a cliff. the 48 was a bargain few years ago. Today it sells (online) at the price of a churchill or a DC… But on the other hand, they aren't that much more expensive than the aged mag 46s floating around, and they haven't been aged in cardboard either. I would be amazed if I could find a cab of Mag 46s from 09 for the price the 48s are going for now.
Optic101 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 They are good and not so good boxes out there. From my experience from my box they are still getting better. Smoking very good atm. No idea how they will be in a year or two. Remember Rob mentioned last year that they may be at their peak. Enjoying them but would not go for another box. 1
Vortigan Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I definitely think they are on the decline. How fast is almost impossible to determine, it's not a precise curve. If you want to play safe go for a cab of Connoisseur No.1 plus a box of 10 Hoyo Short Pyramid EL 2011 if you crave the "EL flavor". Yes,this entirely.
Surucipe Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 They are good and not so good boxes out there. From my experience from my box they are still getting better. Smoking very good atm. No idea how they will be in a year or two. Remember Rob mentioned last year that they may be at their peak. Enjoying them but would not go for another box. This! I'm down to the last 3 sticks of my box and I think they're still very good, haven't noticed a decline yet to be honest. Not planning on buying another box of these.
Geo17pip Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Time to revisit my box and see how they are doing. They never WOWed me but I had a few that were good. Ill check back with my findings.
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