Some cigars age better than others -- there are some sticks that may just be hitting their peaks after eight to ten years, and others that are pretty close to peak flavor when you get them. I'm sure you'll get recommendations on cigars to age for long periods.

But where's the fun in just putting them away and ignoring them? I'd rather experiment with different cigars, taste-testing them from time to time until you find the sweet spot for each one. This also lets you get rid of any ammonia build-up and inspect for mold and/or beetles. And what's the sense of ignoring a good bottle of booze? Consider it "quality control" -- making sure the distiller's efforts remain top-notch from one year to the next, or something like that.

Besides, your tastes might change over time, and you'll need to get rid of the old cigars and whiskey to make room for something else. Smoke, drink, replenish -- and maybe start a second cache along the way, so you can last even longer after the end of the world.