Most Cuban's actually age very well. That is the draw for many Cuban cigar smokers. (Although I am told there are some really good Hon. aged cigars.) The oldest, still smokeable cigars I have ever seen/heard-of span back about 50 years. But those are few and far in between. Legitimate pre-embarge Cuban's can be un-godly expensive so I stay clear of them. Besides, there is no guarantee that they are worth smoking. Poor storage or other problems could make them terrible.

I guess theoretically a cigar can last in excess of a century, but for practical purposes, the oldest consumable cigars are about 50 years old and they are generally NOT worth the money. If you are looking for a good, old, cigar for a special occasion, try for the 5-10 year ages. They are aged more than enough and are often held in the same humidor for their entire life-span. Therefore you are likely to get a Cigar that is worth 50 - 150 Canadian. Dispite this however, there is no guarantee that even a premium cigar will age well. Sometimes a cheap cigar can turn into a gem with a few years age, (See my post on the $2 Cigars that I have had for a few years,) and sometimes a high-end cigar will not age well. There can even be sharp differences in individual production lines. It can be really hit or miss.

I guess I have given you a very subjective answer, ah well..... Thus is the cigar industry.

Good Luck