OTT vs REST

danksheehan

dr_frankenstein56

Trident

danksheehan:

I'm noticing that cigars that i order are online, that taste 'funky' off the truck can become fantastic after some time in my cooler. Aren't they supposed to be at their peak when they are released? Any thoughts? TIA Dan

A lot of the problems can also be from the travel. If they are air shipped the pressure changes, etc, or the heat in a truck, etc. But, you also may like some the aged cigars...so buy some and age them,

Ken Light

danksheehan:

Aren't they supposed to be at their peak when they are released? Dan

By and large, no. Plus the travel can wreak havoc.

rsherman24

I have had a couple bad experiences with cigars smoked ROTT so now I let them acclimate for at least a week before I will even try one (prefer a month but usually can't wait that long).

edelrionyc

I usually wait a minimum of a week before i smoke a cigar that has been shipped to me because shipping can screw up the flavor profiles of a cigar. Who knows how long that box has been sitting in a truck with no AC baking in the sun.

Lee.mcglynn

I try to wait a few months before I touch anything...usually helps a ton and yeah

reggie713

I like to wait at least 2 weeks, but try to wait a month!

blutattoo

I generally have less problems with stuff ordered online than I do from B&Ms. I've never had an issue rott, but have had plenty of overly humidified sticks from B&Ms.

CharlieHeis

Now that I have quite a few cigars on hand I find it easier to let them rest after shipping. I've seen many mentions on this forum that a month is a good period of time. Aging is a completely different story. I see many guys recommend 6-12 months (or more) time for certain brands.

The3Stogies

Usually let them sit for a week or so but sometimes smoke one right off. Don't recall any real bad experiences but some resting seems to be the way to go. If I buy a box I usually smoke one right off, then a month later and so on.

kuzi16

danksheehan