Cohiba Lancero

[diamondback_1980]

Hi all, just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for how long to keep a Lancero before smoking one. I have just bought a box of 5 and am very tempted to try one and leave the others for maybe 6 months or so before trying another - does this sound reasonable to people?

[nicwing]

What is the box code?
Jean at JJ Fox won't recommend a cigar less that 5 years old. I don't expect you are that patient, I wouldn't be.
I have two from 2002 and I'm working hard to resist them because I've smoked one and they are sensational.

[Smallclub]

… am very tempted to try one and leave the others for maybe 6 months or so before trying another - does this sound reasonable to people?

If they're "fresh" (ie less than 1 year), 6 months will make a clear difference; if they're 2 or 3 years old, the difference will be negligible…
My advice: hide 1 or 2 at the bottom of your humi, forget about them for several years. A well aged Lancero is a unique experience (it's a bit like smoking peanut butter)…

[diamondback_1980]

They are from abroad so I dont know about the code - cant see anything printed on the cardboard packet they were in.

[Sligub]

They are from abroad so I dont know about the code - cant see anything printed on the cardboard packet they were in.

If there from a 5x5 box the code is on the lid of the outer box that keeps the 5x5 together.

[diamondback_1980]

In that case I don't know then, I only have the 5 box, not the outer box that they were all in. I may just assume they are fresh and keep them for a while. I might try one in a few weeks so I have something to compare them to in a year or so.

[bigbarneyhotdog]

Cigars are for smoking, dude. Get one on!

[monkey66]

Don't leave them in the cardboard for years though, much better to take them out.

If you have never smoked a lancero they are often better slightly dryer that a big guage cigar. Also take your time, don't puff too hard or it will overheat and not taste good.

[diamondback_1980]

I took them out of the cardboard boxes and put them straight in the humi. I am still tempted to try one in a few months an leave the rest for a couple of years - maybe longer!

[RogMcDodge]

THe only Lanceros I've had were about 10 years old and they really were fantastic!

[Pandyboy]

I've got one in the humi, just letting it rest. Think it is an 09 or 10 so will let it sit of a while!

[Sligub]

If its the one I sent you it's a march 09.

[Pandyboy]

If its the one I sent you it's a march 09.

It is mate, might fire it up if the weather improves.