Macanudo Inspirado Black - Robusto

bruceolee · 02-27-2022, 02:56 PM

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

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,

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,

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!

icehog3 · 02-28-2022, 09:06 AM

Haven't had a Mac for years, and see no reason to start now. Thanks for the review anyway Jason!

02-27-2022, 02:56 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Macanudo Inspirado Black - Robusto 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 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, 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, 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! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

02-28-2022, 09:06 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: Macanudo Inspirado Black - Robusto Haven't had a Mac for years, and see no reason to start now. Thanks for the review anyway Jason! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!