Fresh box of cigars

[Adamsmokes]

Received a box of RyJ MF from September this year. Was a bit disappointed to be honest but the cigars look good and no unpleasant aromas. Has anyone else seen boxes this fresh lately? Can anyone beat September?!



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[Simon Bolivar]

3 months isn't uncommon these days, certainly not in Antwerp. I think the current reported shortages are just meaning, it's straight of the shelf & exported. One bonus if you like fresh cigars you can smoke them now, before any sick period or wait a year if you prefer. As it says inside the RG boxes

[Adamsmokes]

Will definitely try one as it will be the freshest I’ve smoked and I’m interested to see the difference


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[Shaun]

Probably will be good that fresh, then they will close down for a year or two before starting to smoke well again.

[ha_banos]

Yeah! How can you be upset ? You just got a box of cigars!

Let your nose be your guide. Unless you've got enough stuff to just throw it in the back and get back to it in a few years.

[Adamsmokes]

Yeah! How can you be upset ? You just got a box of cigars!

Let your nose be your guide. Unless you've got enough stuff to just throw it in the back and get back to it in a few years.

Very true Banos… these were always destined for a long sleep anyway


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[potpest]

This month's COTM was pretty fresh, not quite that fresh though.

[Midas]

I’m definitely a fan of fresh cigars. The last third tends to get a bit hot and bitter but I enjoy the vibrancy.

The best cigar I’ve ever smoked was a 15ish year old P2 from
Simon Bolivar, the individual flavours were very pronounced, it was smooth as butter.

I think anything around the 2 year mark is generally the worst in my limited experience. Not in all instances but a lot of my stock is 2018/19 and the 18’s I’ve had recently have all been much better recently.

Exceptions to every rule of course but as I say, that’s what I’ve found in my short time enjoying them


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[Adamsmokes]

I’ve also found some of my ‘18 stock has come good recently- some Hoyos in particular


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[Simon Bolivar]

I’m definitely a fan of fresh cigars. The last third tends to get a bit hot and bitter but I enjoy the vibrancy.

The best cigar I’ve ever smoked was a 15ish year old P2 from
Simon Bolivar, the individual flavours were very pronounced, it was smooth as butter.

I think anything around the 2 year mark is generally the worst in my limited experience. Not in all instances but a lot of my stock is 2018/19 and the 18’s I’ve had recently have all been much better recently.

Exceptions to every rule of course but as I say, that’s what I’ve found in my short time enjoying them


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I am honoured to have shared that smoke with you, let's hope we can meet up again & share something else as delicious.

[puff o'wind]

Always fancied a trip to Cuba to smoke a really fresh one. Hasnt happened yet, but Im still breathing so...