It would be almost impossible to compare pre embargo smokes to anything unless you were absaloute certan that the sticks were cared for properly the entire time. That's not to say that there aren't some out there. I would be willing to bet that the Fuente family has a stock of pre embargo for personal smoke. If you haven't read that story your missing out on "in my opinion" an important part of cigar history.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d3aQ8mEISrU