headstand Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I confess to a tendency toward instant gratification... generally, and with cigars in particular. So excluding cigars you have in the OLH, and focusing on stock that is readily at hand, what is your oldest cigar? For me it is a half full box of 2010 Boli Belicosos Finos.They are the very first box of cigars I purchased. They rock. It's only the emotional connection that keeps me from putting them to the flame. How about you?
Maplepie Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 US or Canadian Clear Havana: Antonio Bianco from 1919. Prepare to smoke both on its centenary. Will store in better conditions until then with my Davidoff Numbered Series hoping to squeeze as much flavour out of them within the next few years. Worth a shot why not. Smokable one was a cello wrapped clear Havana from Canada from 1922. Brilliant. Last one I had was a double banded (one covered the other band) Siboney from 1940~~.
headstand Posted September 13, 2014 Author Posted September 13, 2014 US or Canadian Clear Havana: Antonio Bianco from 1919. Prepare to smoke both on its centenary. Will store in better conditions until then with my Davidoff Numbered Series hoping to squeeze as much flavour out of them within the next few years. Worth a shot why not. Smokable one was a cello wrapped clear Havana from Canada from 1922. Brilliant. Last one I had was a double banded (one covered the other band) Siboney from 1940~~. I'm going to go on a limb here and declare you the winner! 1919 cool.But help me out; what is a clear Havana?
Maplepie Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 But help me out; what is a clear Havana? Back in the days of free, Las Vegas- styled Cuban Atmosphere, (essentially. the pre-embargo years) Cuba would export various tobacco for other countries. A Canadian Clear Havana is rolled in Canada using 100% Cuban tobacco. Normally (as it was common for most cigars) packaged with cellophane and sent in dress boxes. I'm going to go on a limb here and declare you the winner! 1919 cool. Doesn't smoke as well as you think . The 1922 preserved in cello really made a difference in tastes. .
Lotusguy Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 check out www.gothamcigarmuseum.com for info on clear havanas 2
headstand Posted September 13, 2014 Author Posted September 13, 2014 check out www.gothamcigarmuseum.com for info on clear havanas Ok, I was really better off being ignorant about this site. All I see is a heftier credit card bill. Thank you sir. 2
dvickery Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 a question that gets asked again and again ... on every cigar forum . the last time i answered this question ... i got called a liar because i didnt post pics . derrek 1
Maplepie Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 the last time i answered this question ... i got called a liar because i didnt post pics . Pick your battles, Derrek... Have a good weekend, buddy
sharks Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 For me my oldest is Cohiba 2004 Robusto which I purchased through Rob some time ago, Yum Nothing like the age of the ones mentioned above.
laficion Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Hi everyone, Well, speaking of OLD cigars , I have some old ones. A 1972 SP Coronas Gigantes. Some 1974 , "La Flora de Cano, Selectos. a 1909,"La Flora Fina" from RA. Some 1941,"Crystales" from HdM. Some1985 ,"Royalas" from Partagas. A 1985 "PC" from Partagas. With some others that I can't recall now. Guy
StingMeadery Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 A partial cab of 1980 Davidoff Chateau Yquem... 4
Optic101 Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Happy to have some with age. A couple each Sir Winston 2001 JL S1, 2000 SLR Churchill, 2001 Trinidad Fundadores 2001 A box each La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No. 1 - 2001 La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No. 3 - 2002 And then nothing for a long time
LLC Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 1926 Clear Havana gifted by a great BOTL. Had a La Corona Havana the other day from what I was told was from the 60's but any research I did couldn't really confirm anything. From the cigar and the wrapper it was obvious it was many decades old and it was great with my Americano.
Puros Y Vino Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 1926 * 1929 Peter Schuyler Clear Havanas
Skyfall Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 '84 Punch Belvederes '86 Punch Royal Coronations '88 Punch SS#1's '96 HU Sir Winstons 1
LGC Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 1920's something clear havana... tasteless... like others I've smoked from similar ages. Really old cigar are for collecting and novelty, not for smoking.
shlomo Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 What would really be interesting would be the oldest cigar you have that you aged yourself. My oldest cigar is a mid 80s Bolivar tubo that was a gift from a very good friend. Oldest one I have thatis a 2004 Esplendido and 2004 RyJ Churchill. Given to me as a gift from a friend who travelled to Cuba. Might be from older boxes, I don't know, but the trip was in 2004. 1
Maplepie Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 What would really be interesting would be the oldest cigar you have that you aged yourself. My oldest cigar is a mid 80s Bolivar tubo that was a gift from a very good friend. dating yourself, eh Shlo? (I know the 80s isn't what you aged yourself. but initially, i thought it was pretty funny!) 1
earthson Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Por Larranaga Robustos de Larranaga (2007 or 8, can't remember which). Bought them recently for a fair shake.
dvickery Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 '88 Punch SS#1's ohhhhh ... my knees just got weak . What would really be interesting would be the oldest cigar you have that you aged yourself. yes derrek
Maplepie Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 1920's something clear havana... tasteless... like others I've smoked from similar ages. Really old cigar are for collecting and novelty, not for smoking. now now, J... don't forget what a tube or cello can do to a cigar i'm pretty sure those olde friction tubos from the 60s will still smoke magnificiently after 100 more years of age. Celloed 1930s and below have been exquisite in flavour. had one from an old sticker (1931-1959) Cuban Sticker wrapped in cello that was still strong as a modern ERdM 1
Smallclub Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 1992 La Corona panatelas… MUCH better than any clear habanas…
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