Just picked up 2 boxes of the Epi 2s and yes they are fantastic ROTT, that's the reason I got 2, one to try and save and one to enjoy now.+1. I have too much stock with some decent age on it now that I don't even have space for any 2012/2013 boxes - need to either smoke faster or buy more storage (the latter not being a very good idea).Haven't had any of my 2012 smokes, but I will soon.
If I were to buy/smoke any fresh stock though, from everything I've seen/heard, the 2012 HdM Epi 2s have been pretty damn good.