I gave away the "book" box they came in, so I don't remember how old my MNC double coronas are, but they were among the very first ones delivered, however long ago that was. They didn't bowl me over when I first got them. But the one I lit up last night on the way to work was my cigar of the week. In a week where I was beginning to think I really wasn't enjoying my cigars very much anymore, this one pushed all the right buttons. A smooth as satin wrapper, an even burn, a draw that was just fine (counter to reputation?), lots of smoke, great aroma, and a taste that was pretty close to my profile. If you got an old box at the bottom of your humi, pull one out and compare notes with me.