So i have a 2008 toast across american box set sitting in my humidor. Now ive never actually smoked either brand but i hear both need alot of age. Is close to 3 years enough age for these to smoke well? I said i good amount for these 2 and would obviously not want to "waste" them by smoking them before they are ready.

Image

the black box
[Reply]

The 2007 is ready IMO. Had one a few years back and they were excellent. Maybe smoke the 2008 next year if you'd like. I'm jealous. :-)
[Reply]

i pulled the image off of google, i have an 08 and 09. Wish i had an 07
[Reply]

I see. If I were you, and you were me, then I would wait ATLEAST one more year on the 08 set. Patience pays well on these.
[Reply]

I am guessing they would be amazing with 10 years on them, I would wait 7 more years.
[Reply]

thanks fellas
[Reply]

the dcm is ready right now
the opus is more subjective, some people think 1 year is enough other 2-3 I think it would be fine now
[Reply]

I would probably wait 12 years just to be sure.
[Reply]

I would wait as long as you can. Those are big, full bodied cigars that will last decades, and improve greatly with age. I would imagine the 15-20 year mark would be "money" for those cigars. But who wants to wait that long?:-)
[Reply]

I think at least 15 years would be the best bet, as Nate said.
[Reply]

If they are going to be good in 15 years and we follow the rule of threes they should be epic in 45 years.
[Reply]

Your grandchildren will love these when they retire
[Reply]

well they can buy there own fredi!
[Reply]

I'm still sitting on these, (1984 Mac's)

Image

Image

They turn 27 this year...
[Reply]

I smoked my pack of those last month and they smoked great! You are good to smoke them now, but more time wouldn't hurt it!
[Reply]

Careful not to crush them. :-)
[Reply]

I would just time capsule those bad boys up until at least 2208/09.
[Reply]

I'd wait until you turn 65 then your old enough to enjoy them and you will have learned patience.
[Reply]

im never gunna learn patience though!
[Reply]

Put these in your will for your grandkids. Or better yet smoke them both at once.
[Reply]