Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - Macanudo Inspirado Black

https://macanudo.com/cigars/macanudo-inspirado-black/

So, this one comes to be from my COTM club. I smoked one a week ago and really enjoyed it. I can't remember the last time i'd smoked a Macanudo. Maybe decades? It's been a long time to say the least and it's a brand i've avoided much like gurkha. Just overblown, too mild, and overhyped but this one actually was pretty good and price-wise not too bad. It always reminds me of a sopranos quote "Macanudo's, the best right!?" When i think of Macanudo's i think of some overpriced cigar boom brand but beyond all that let's give this an honest and good review. It deserves a fair shake. Let's start the review!

Wrapper: Wrapper is a beautiful dark silky broadleaf wrapper with maybe a small vein or two, triple capped

Draw: Draw is perfect with just enough resistance to it

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coffee, chocolate, dried fruits, woodiness, Finish is very mild, some white pepper coming in, very mild creaminess, not too sweet to start, some mild hints of mint,

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more coffee, chocolate, dried fruits/raisins, sone sweetness coming in, graham crackers, finish is now more creamy, this isn’t a dry smoke but coats the mouth nicely, white pepper on full display now, honey sweetness, tons of smoke coming off this cigar,

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chocolate, coffee with cream, honey, graham cracker, pepper, dried fruits/raisins, spiciness, hints of cayenne, creamy finish, oak,

Ash/Burn: Ash was well packed and white. The burn was a little wonky at the start and needed a couple touch ups

Final Thoughts: So, my old ideas of Macanudo aside about it being overhyped, overpriced and too mild how did this cigar do? Honestly not too bad if i'm being perfectly honest. I don't know where i got these ideas of Macanudo maybe back in the CS days or something. I just remember the ones i did smoke i didn't care for all that much. This cigar wasn't too bad. was it amazing? not really but it's a decent smoke. it didn't start out with much sweetness but it built up to it which is nice. I enjoy a cigar that develops like this. Would i buy this cigar again if i had a choice? I might actually pick one up at my local B&M. I'm not gonna go out and but a 5 pack online or a box. I would recommend it the same was to you. Pick one up if you see it and try for yourself. It's really a good cigar and it deserves a chance. Flavors were consistent from the last one i smoked a week ago so there is consistency in the brand. Well, I hope you enjoyed my little review today and are having a blessed Sunday! God bless you all!