[dave]

What cigars are you now buying and/or considering? My advice would be very different if you're talking Cubans, Fuentes, big-box bundles, etc. Are you planning to buy from B&M or online?

Or, maybe I should ask if you're considering Cuban or non-Cuban...and what sort of per-stick price point? The cheaper non-Cubans will often benefit from 6 months or more rest....until we narrow it a little, much depends on quality of the cigar and what sort of condition your retailer is keeping it. That said, if you walk into a shop today and buy a cigar, it should almost certainly be ready to smoke immediately.