Macanudo Inspirado Broadleaf Robusto

I have been buying cigars for some time now from Smoke Masters always fast easy ordering and great delivery

For some reason Macanudo's don't have their rings. Has nothing to do with with the actual smoking but I always appreciate the art work.

Straight out of its wrapper, it felt way too tight, cap was oddly glued, and you could feel a pretty big stem in the stick.
To the nose, earthy but not pungent, sweet but not overwhelming. Very pleasing.
Cold draw was rough. Not a good omen.

Initial draw was terrible. Almost impossible.
After massaging it through the fingers i eventually got it going at about the low 2/3rd mark.

Very decent flavor. Mid-range intensity. Earth and leather.

I wont be re-purchasing this particular one anytime soon due to poor construction. But, mine may have been a lemon.

I was really looking forward to trying this cigar, but unfortunately it had an extremely tight draw and was practically unsmokeable, even after cutting past the cap and massaging the body. I could barely get any smoke. Very disappointing experience, as I had expected more from this line.

I find the wrapping and rolling of this cigar way to tight and
Lighting it and smoking is not pleasing.

After smoking two of these sticks, I have to say I am extremely impressed. The first stick was a ghost smoke on a breezy cozy night by the bonfire, and the second was a warm sunny day on the patio paired with my favorite rum of all time; Legendario Elixir De Cuba. Both were enjoyable, but the second time around was a phenomenal experience. The flavor profile hit my pallet perfectly both on the cold draw, and the overall smoke. The strength of this particular cigar was mild, all the way up to the nub. With my cadence the first stick was a 1 hour and 32 minute smoke with an 1 1/2 inch nub still left. The second time around was a 1 hour a 40 minute smoke, with 1 1/2 inch nub still left. Even burn both times. White ash held on strong, only having to ash it twice. My fiancée had a sip of the rum and a puff of the cigar to try it, and she liked it very much. I do enjoy more of a pepper bomb style of cigar, so this may hit others differently as it was more of a mild smoke for me personally. If you're on the fence about tying this premium Connecticut broadleaf Maduro, give it a chance. You won't be disappointed. I am definitely going to be adding more to my humidor. 10/10.