for what its worth...i believe...the cigars that are smoking best just now are...
1989 to 1991...all are good and all(that i have smoked)are ready.
1992 to 1997...most are really good and most are ready(with a few exceptions...party 898v or punch ss#1 for example).
1998 to 2000...getting there...some are pretty good.
derrek