I just finished a 5 Vegas Gold Maduro. Flavor-wise, I liked it, however it was a little on the strong side for me. Very peppery with what I assume is a high nicotine content. You almost feel your tongue go numb and you feel your stomach start to feel heavy.

So I'm wondering, if I buy some of these and let them sit for a year, will the strength diminish over time to give me a milder smoke? I've read that aging maduros doesn't have as much impact since the leaves are already fermented for longer.

Thoughts?
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Some will argue it can, others not. Generally there are very few sticks I will age. From experience with others there's a right and a wrong age for everything. For example, I like my Padron 64 Annys fresh where they seem a little more powerful and flavorful, but I like Anejos with a little bit of age on em as the fresh ones a bit too rough around the edges flavorwise and notice no difference strength wise.

tl;dr I'd say it varies by the stick, but generally I notice strength subsiding with age.
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I was under the impression that the 5 Vegas Gold line were mild?
:-)

My thoughts:
Strength is subjective and based on many variables; I can handle an LFD DL after a nice steak, but would run away from the same cigar in the morning.

Additionally. I suggest you stay away from La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero and Joya de Nicaragua.
:-)
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It's been my experience that age will cut down the strength of a cigar but it may or may not improve the taste. If you find a cigar that you like the taste of but it's just a little too strong for you then age them and see if you like them. If you don't like it in the first place then aging may not help you.
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+1

ive found the 5 vegas gold maddy to be mild to me. try laying them down for a bit.
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Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.
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