age and bloom

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kuzi16

Joined Apr 2006

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on the grass

Discussion Starter
• Sep 18, 2006

• #1

I would like to get a cigar to bloom. I understand that this takes time. I am willing to wait. I figure its worth a try. At worst ill have some nice aged cigars.

Are there any cigars that are more likely to bloom? Any suggestions on what would be good to try for?
Would a maduro be more or less likely to bloom?

Any idea on how long this would take?

 

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Alex Svenson

Joined Dec 2004

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Chicago

• Sep 18, 2006

• #2

Maduros or sun grown wrappers. They have more oil which is what bloom is in crystal form. 6 - 24 months usually.

 

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ConverseCricket

Joined Aug 2006

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Chesterfield, MO

• Sep 18, 2006

• #3

I was wondering about that myself. Thanks for the info Alex

 

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pbburner

Joined May 2006

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South eastern Indiana

• Sep 18, 2006

• #4

Okay, what is the bloom all about? I have no clue.

 

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webesmoked

Joined Feb 2006

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Far. Nor. Cal.

• Sep 18, 2006

• #5

I believe it is where the oils start to crystalize and the cigar looks like it has a fine dust or powder on it. Bloom is a sign of good aging.

Atleast that is what I think it to be but I could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time, or the last.

 

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kuzi16

Joined Apr 2006

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on the grass

Discussion Starter
• Sep 19, 2006

• #6

webesmoked said:

I believe it is where the oils start to crystalize and the cigar looks like it has a fine dust or powder on it. Bloom is a sign of good aging.

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thats exactly what it is. the oild come to the surface and crystalize. bloom an mold look simaler. mold is spotty and fuzzy. bloom is all over and almost pearlescent.

 

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Brenda

Joined Oct 2005

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Whoville

• Sep 19, 2006

• #7

I've only seen pictures of Bloom.

My cigars don't live that long. I bought a box to age, not too long ago. Then, I broke the seal and decided "I'll smoke half and age half." Well, I'm almost finished with the box. DOH!

 

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Bulz

Joined May 2005

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CT

• Sep 19, 2006

• #8

Find the darkest, greasy, dripping with oil, cigar you can find and age it. Sun Grown are the fastest because they are typically younger than Maduro and have a more dramatic aging potential immediately.
The VSG Tres Mystique has had some of my best results.

 

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iminaquagmire

Joined Jun 2005

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McHenry, IL

• Sep 19, 2006

• #9

Punch Rare Corojos seem to bloom fastest for me.

For sungrowns, Fuente Chateau Cuban Belicosos are fantastic.

 

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gonzo

Joined Jul 2006

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ABQ, NM

• Sep 19, 2006

• #10

cello on or off ?

 

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ConverseCricket

Joined Aug 2006

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Chesterfield, MO

• Sep 20, 2006

• #11

I don't think it matters if the cello is on or off as I've heard plenty of people stand strong on either side of that argument.

Although if you keep the cello on you can tell which ones are aging a little longer than others since it'll turn from clear to yellowish from the oils and such.

 

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Alex Svenson

Joined Dec 2004

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Chicago

• Sep 20, 2006

• #12

Definately cello off.