Tat Blacks at NHC...

[Zoomschwortz]

Originally Posted by Footbag

Pete has been handing out some Tat black robusto's at B&M promo's. MAy be a sign of things to come. I believe that it is the jar that is limited edition, nothing else!

I did get a couple 3 pack boxes (never saw these before) of Tat Black as a bonus for buying some boxes of Tats at the Illusione event last Saturday. I haven't opened the boxes yet, but they do say not for resale on the outside.

Have a great weekend.
Ken

[JCK]

i'm curious how the foil wrap will help with the fermenting process in 8 months? It's reduces the air flow a little bit in what already seems like an airtight (ceramic jar) environment, but it seems this would help more for long term (talking years) in slowing down the fermenation. thoughts?

[barbourjay]

Originally Posted by khubli

i'm curious how the foil wrap will help with the fermenting process in 8 months? It's reduces the air flow a little bit in what already seems like an airtight (ceramic jar) environment, but it seems this would help more for long term (talking years) in slowing down the fermenation. thoughts?

it should make the blend even smoother overtime. the packaging is great and it will take me a long time to break into them just because of that. got more than a few singles to last me though.

[JCK]

Hi Jeremy.. long time no see. I see what you're saying about over time, but my impression of overtime in this packaging is 5-10 years at least :]

Could smell ammoniac after a few years still. My experience Pepins is that they're typically wet for 6 months in normal packaging.

I'm thinking if these are left in foil, I wouldn't touch them for at least 2 years.

But you're right the packaging is beautiful!

[Sawyer]

I had to get a fiver to see what the fuss is about. I hope I don't like them since I don't need another $13+ favorite.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

I had to get a fiver to see what the fuss is about. I hope I don't like them since I don't need another $13+ favorite.

They are over rated.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by Blueface

They are over rated.

I surely hope so.

[pearson]

I walked in there today Unaware of this, picked up some good smokes and went up to pay. Then I saw this box on the counter and asked the guy behind the counter, is that what I think it is? all he said was "yeah you want to see them?" So I was able to pick up 3 of them.

[Darrell]

I missed the sale, I was working.

[Narbs]

You guys must be on vacation to snag a deal at 3 in the afternoon! Lucky BOTL's around here .

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by Narbs

You guys must be on vacation to snag a deal at 3 in the afternoon! Lucky BOTL's around here .

Your next goal in life is to get a job where you can surf CS during the day while working.

[SIZE=1](just in case it is taken the wrong way I want to say this was a joke)[/SIZE]

[Todd W]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

Your next goal in life is to get a job where you can surf CS during the day while working.

[SIZE=1](just in case it is taken the wrong way I want to say this was a joke)[/SIZE]

That's the name of the game!!!!

I have to say, I want to smoke at least one of them to see what the fuss is about. I'll probably give it 3 days, then all bets are off.

[montecristo#2]

Ahh the Tat Black. I now have a different opinion of this cigar. I picked up 10-12 back in December when a few bundles were going around. I smoked one back in December and was not that impressed. It was really rough. I remember the cigars smelled as well, I think it was the wrapper.

Of course, that didn't stop me from picking up two jars. This past weekend, I decided to try another one after a 6 month nap and wow what a difference. It was considerably more smooth and it had mellowed. I was very impressed and happy about my purchases.

I took my bundles out of the jars, I decided to open one and store it in a box. The other one I left wrapped in foil in my vinotemp. Supposedly they continue to age due to the wet packing.

I do have to say, the jars are beautiful. I thought these were only going to be a limited release due to the wrapper leaf being rare. I thought I read there was enough leaf left to produce some robustos, but those were only going to be handed out at events.

[barbourjay]

Originally Posted by khubli

Hi Jeremy.. long time no see. I see what you're saying about over time, but my impression of overtime in this packaging is 5-10 years at least :]

Could smell ammoniac after a few years still. My experience Pepins is that they're typically wet for 6 months in normal packaging.

I'm thinking if these are left in foil, I wouldn't touch them for at least 2 years.

But you're right the packaging is beautiful!

So true. It'll probably be a long time before i touch the sealed jar. The amonia levels will probably be way down after 2 years but i'm thinking 5+ would do the trick. Rumor has it the wrapper wasn't of the same quality which is why there was a few shipments instead of one single shipment. Just a rumor though, don't konw if there is any merit to it.

[Zoomschwortz]

Originally Posted by barbourjay

So true. It'll probably be a long time before i touch the sealed jar. The amonia levels will probably be way down after 2 years but i'm thinking 5+ would do the trick. Rumor has it the wrapper wasn't of the same quality which is why there was a few shipments instead of one single shipment. Just a rumor though, don't konw if there is any merit to it.

I know of Opus X Lanceros from the 90's selling for $100 a stick. If you were able to keep your cigars sealed for 5 years, what do you think they would be worth?