What's your favorite Johnny O?

[Habanos22]

I fired up a Siglo 6 from early 2023. The cold aroma was magnificent, unfortunately it was predominantly sour and I had to let it go at the halfway mark. Can anyone comment on how long a “fresh batch” can last before they need hibernation?

[Pole Lock]

I started burning through some '18 LC Celestiales Finos (old RyJ vitola).  Not sure if it's the power of suggestion, but it does come close to the RyJ blend and they're just fantastic.  Of course, I wish I had another couple bundles saved back.

[Diplomatico]

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I fired up a Siglo 6 from early 2023. The cold aroma was magnificent, unfortunately it was predominantly sour and I had to let it go at the halfway mark. Can anyone comment on how long a “fresh batch” can last before they need hibernation?
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My experience - good for 3-4 months, then rest.

I'm a Siglo IV guy, myself.

[lvergilis]

[quote author=Diplomatico link=topic=57822.msg218883#msg218883 date=1693876145]
My experience - good for 3-4 months, then rest.

I'm a Siglo IV guy, myself.
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Hello Diplomatico, for how long are you resting?

Thanks.

[timothy_556]

Two weeks ago I had a JO Siglo 6 from 2018 that was one of the best cigars I have had in a while.

[Diplomatico]

[quote author=lvergilis link=topic=57822.msg218886#msg218886 date=1693886554]
Hello Diplomatico, for how long are you resting?

Thanks.
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  I usually smoke them within the first 2-3 months. 

  When I don't, I let them sit until they are at least one year from when I purchased them.  Have some Ambars from Aug/Sep 2022 that I'll begin trying again soon.

[Sandman]

[quote author=timothy_556 link=topic=57822.msg218890#msg218890 date=1693919031]
Two weeks ago I had a JO Siglo 6 from 2018 that was one of the best cigars I have had in a while.
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I smoked a 2018 or 2019 BHK52 from Johnny last year that was cigar of the year, and I smoked a lot of really good shit last year. Was a mind blowing cigar, totally took me off guard. That cigar is why I keep buying and buying and putting more of a lot of Johnnys EL stuff down for a few years nap. Novedosos from that time period are also top notch. The 2019 RyJ Grand Churchill I got from Johnny are fucking awesome now. I smoked on Monday and was the perfect cigar in every way, couldn’t have been happier. His stuff ages very well.

[Sandman]

[quote author=Diplomatico link=topic=57822.msg218883#msg218883 date=1693876145]
My experience - good for 3-4 months, then rest.

I'm a Siglo IV guy, myself.
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Pretty damn accurate. Smoking these fresh is the wild Wild West after that time period, for the next couple years. Some spot on, some the opposite. For instance, in my last comment i mentioned a BHK from John that was cigar of the year for me last year. But I had a few in the in between period where I actually questioned it. Then a year later boom it’s incredible. Best to smoke fresh, and then lay down for a couple years.

[Habanos22]

order arrived and I could not wait to fire up the Bhk-52. Quite fabulous from jump street. I can only imagine how great these will be with some time on them.


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[Sandman]

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order arrived and I could not wait to fire up the Bhk-52. Quite fabulous from jump street. I can only imagine how great these will be with some time on them.


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Nice! I love them, flavor bombs!