Appearance
The wrapper is light brown in color with tight seams and only a couple of veins on the surface. There is a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is not very densely packed and there is a soft spot on the back side below the secondary band.
Aroma
Barnyard, light brown sugar and spice on the wrapper.
Hay, cedar and spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Black licorice, cedar and a mild spice.
1st
The initial draws bring notes of sugar, hay, cedar and spice. The draw is a little snug. The burn has a 1/2” wave. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. Nearing the end of the 1st/3rd and the burn has almost fully self corrected. The ash held firm and straight until removal.
2nd
Getting into the 2nd/3rd I notice some light roast coffee notes followed by palate cleansing citrus notes. Mild/medium in strength. The draw is now open. My cheeks say thank you. The burn gets wavy again. I notice a couple of tunnels in the faster burning area’s. Smoke production is at the medium range. The finish is long with notes of hay, cedar, light roast coffee, citrus and warm cinnamon spice.
Final/3rd
Moving into the final/3rd the profile remains consistent with the exception of the cinnamon spice continues to build in intensity. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.
Overall
The Macanudo Inspirado Palladium Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a good draw after the 1st/3rd and a mildly erratic burn.
If mild/medium with a Connecticut wrapper is your jam, give this one a try. It’s sure to please.
It’s a limited production so get them while they are available.
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