Cigars/stamped date
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Question
I bought a box of cigars and there is a stamped (sxf nov) in bleu ink, is that the date they where made or shipped, not knowing how they were stored can we still smoke them?
Sylvie,
The stamped code could mean anything, depending on who the manufacturer is. There is no way I can tell from the information you gave me if it is the date code. If the cigars are not too dry, then yes you can smoke them. Give one a gentle squeeze between your fingers, and if it "gives" a little, they should be fresh enough to smoke.
Hope this helps.
Bill
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Bill Finck Jr.
Expertise
I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.
Experience
In addition to growing up in and now managing our cigar factory for 25+ years, I've spent time in many factories in Honduras, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic and Mexico. BR>
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Education/Credentials
BS Texas A&M University
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