Actually, Cuban cigars being "unaged" is the norm in Castro's Cuba and they will turn your stomach quickly if you don't have the patience to put them away for 2 or 3 years. Beyond that, their quality once aged pales in comparison to what was available in the 1950's as Castro's agriculture and soil maintenance has gone to hell in a handbasket along with everything else.
Some current Dominicans and Nicaraguan cigars are outstanding including Arturo Fuentes and Padron's to name a couple. But, don't take my word for it. Anyone going to England to shoot should buy some "legals" (suggest black band Fuente's, Fuente Opus X, Padron Anniversario's) and compare to Cubans available in Europe. I think you will find the Cuban cigars expensive and overrated.
