I'm willing to wager that just about any Stanwell is better than good. Haven't been disappointed yet, doubt I ever will be. Estates are usually a great way to find out for yourself.
I've got recent Stanwells made in Italy and older ones made in Denmark; I think they're all great. Briar, drilling, etc. all top notch especially for the price.
Yeah, to be honest, I've heard nothing but good things about them, and my own certainly smokes well. I went for the Savinelli in the end, pretty much because it looks nicer ha ha, I'm a shallow man.