The only instance I can personally attest to was a box of Indian Tabac super fuerte maduro...

Thay were horrible to start, so they got burried and forgotten. A little more than a year later, they were actually very good for the price.

Famous Nicaraguan 3000 also benefit from 6 or 8 months of rest.

Basically, any of the stronger inexpensive smokes will probably be harsh when young, but may even out over time.


Me? I don't buy them to age, they go right into rotation.