Top ten current regular production CCs for aging

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I was wondering which current regular production CCs had the most potential for aging. What would be your top ten picks, why and for how long...

Side question: does the amount of oil on a wrapper affects in any way the aging potential of a specific cigar?

[Smallclub]

In my experience, oils lenghten the aging process.

As for a top ten, IMHO you should first find out what you like, and then decide what you want to age.

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Thanks for the reply!

I was thinking in general terms, not only according to my own tastes.

[Smallclub]

Thanks for the reply!

I was thinking in general terms, not only according to my own tastes.

Well, in general terms, I can't think of a habano that wouldn't benefit from a few years of aging. Beyond 5 /6 years, it's a matter of preference, as some cigars change drastically – certain will lose strenght, others will make you think they became stronger/bolder as the blend "sets up" (think Rey del Mundo).

If you're thinking long term, a cab of PLPC is a good choice at affordable price. And everything Cohiba age well.

[Puros Y Vino]

No "Top 10" but here's what I've learned. Durations and opinions will vary from person to person. It really comes down to your tastes and sampling from time to time.

• Cohiba Linea Classica series are good to age (any Non Siglo or Maduro releases). Minimum 3-5 years. Have heard many times that these are meant to be aged then enjoyed. And the more patient you are, the better. YMMV of course.
• RASS is good to age. Minimum 5 years. My oldest are from 2009. They're finally starting to turn for the better. Though I enjoy a "fresh" RASS too.
• "Strong" cigars will age well. Try forgetting about a box of RyJ Cazadores or if lucky, a cab of RACF for several years.
• Larger ring/longer cigars tend to have better "legs" in that they have more tobacco, more oils and should evolve over a longer period of time than a smaller RG might. I stress the word might. Set aside some Churchills and DC's and then sample every year or so.
• From my experience. Aging a box of Partagas 898's pays off. Same goes for Siglo VI's, Cohiba Esplendidos and Sir Winstons.
• It's been mentioned a few times here and there. Some Regional Editions are specifically made for aging due to the distributors requirements. In particular, the Asia Pacific and German RE's. Again, YMMV.

[Rye]

I really think the Upmann Connie A's will age beautifully. They are so good now, and I think they will become almost magical

[garbandz]

To Me Rass and Parti serie D-5 benefit a lot from 5 or so years of age.They are my least favorite while young.

Boli belicosos also need a few years,Cohiba need 4 to 5 as well.

[joeypots]

Bolivar, Start there and see how it goes.

[Stogieninja]

In my extremely limited experience, the Party Lusitanias. Best cigar I had this year was a 2008 Lusi.

[BulldogUK]

No "Top 10" but here's what I've learned. Durations and opinions will vary from person to person. It really comes down to your tastes and sampling from time to time.

• Cohiba Linea Classica series are good to age (any Non Siglo or Maduro releases). Minimum 3-5 years. Have heard many times that these are meant to be aged then enjoyed. And the more patient you are, the better. YMMV of course.
• RASS is good to age. Minimum 5 years. My oldest are from 2009. They're finally starting to turn for the better. Though I enjoy a "fresh" RASS too.
• "Strong" cigars will age well. Try forgetting about a box of RyJ Cazadores or if lucky, a cab of RACF for several years.
• Larger ring/longer cigars tend to have better "legs" in that they have more tobacco, more oils and should evolve over a longer period of time than a smaller RG might. I stress the word might. Set aside some Churchills and DC's and then sample every year or so.
• From my experience. Aging a box of Partagas 898's pays off. Same goes for Siglo VI's, Cohiba Esplendidos and Sir Winstons.
• It's been mentioned a few times here and there. Some Regional Editions are specifically made for aging due to the distributors requirements. In particular, the Asia Pacific and German RE's. Again, YMMV.

Well said...+1

[Firebender]

Heard PLPC smokes beautifully after 7 years..

I have 3 more years to go for my first CAB, and almost 6 years on the recent HQ CAB

[Fuzz]

HdM Le Hoyo range, fantastic after 5 yrs aging. My Des Dieux from '06 are astoundingly good.

[Maplepie]

Most Bolivars.

Especially the CGs and the Tubos 2s.

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[joshua84]

In my extremely limited experience, the Party Lusitanias. Best cigar I had this year was a 2008 Lusi.

Amen to that.

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So much patience required it can be challenging at times when so much goodness is just an arm reach away...

I put away some Lusi, VR DA, PsP2 and PsD4 deep in the humidor but it seems they are often on my mind

[shlomo]

To Me Rass and Parti serie D-5 benefit a lot from 5 or so years of age.They are my least favorite while young.

Boli belicosos also need a few years,Cohiba need 4 to 5 as well.

D5 has only been around for 3 years or so. Probably closer to 2.5.

[oliverdst]

My "fear" is that in 5-10 I will not be smoking cigars anymore.

Not my intention but who knows? Then I wouldn't smoke them now and then.

[TypicalSituation]

My "fear" is that in 5-10 I will not be smoking cigars anymore.

Not my intention but who knows? Then I wouldn't smoke them now and then.

But on the flip side, imagine if you are, and then.... Jackpot!

I'm starting to tuck some boxes away for a few years. Even if I decide to stop smoking, can't smoke, etc, I know plenty of guys who would be more than willing to liquidate me of my stock. If money permits, throw a few back in a deep corner of the humidor and wait.

[TypicalSituation]

Oh, and I had a gentleman kindly give me an aged mag 46, with something like 6 years on it. dang was I wishing I had some I had put away!

[samuelsmithbeer]

I have a box of La Gloria Cubana from 2002 that are some of the best cigars I've ever smoked. Also have 2 boxes of Lusitanias that only keep getting better every year. The flavors just keep progressing wonderfully.

[subport]

Oh, and I had a gentleman kindly give me an aged mag 46, with something like 6 years on it. dang was I wishing I had some I had put away!

This is so true, however the current production Mag46 is so damn tasty I have just failed on my 3rd box to put away.. Stopped thinking about aging them. I just can't have boxes from '05,'07, '09, '10,'11,'12,'13 with different marcas but zero mag 46. The oldest mag I have is UPE abr 13 and already half way through

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This is so true, however the current production Mag46 is so damn tasty I have just failed on my 3rd box to put away.. Stopped thinking about aging them. I just can't have boxes from '05,'07, '09, '10,'11,'12,'13 with different marquas but zero mag 46. The oldest mag I have is UPE abr 13 and already half way through

Good point regarding how it seems many CCs of current production seem to be great young, something that wasn't as frequent in the past (according to other people's posted experience). With that in mind, it could be a waste of space to wait 10 years for some cigars to shine while the same cigar freshly rolled in 2024 might have become to be great rightaway.

It probably amount to gambling. Imho there is also the romance of having sat on an egg for so long and finally cracking it open. The enjoyment one gets from a cigar (or anything having to do with taste) has to do, to some extent, with the history of the cigar...

[subport]

the romance of having sat on an egg for so long and finally cracking it open. The enjoyment one gets from a cigar (or anything having to do with taste) has to do, to some extent, with the history of the cigar...

Indeed. I do have this romance absolutely know what you're talking about. I have unopened boxes from the dates I mentioned but still something with Magnum 46. I am just in love and can't stop having just one more.. Just the last one every time

And I truly believe and know that they just turning into totally different animals after 6-7 yrs on them...