It was bound to happen sooner or later. I haven't had a bad cigar in a while. The AB Maxx I smoked tonight was horrible. It was very flat and one Demisional. It kept tunneling out and had to be touched up repeatedly, and it went out twice. The ash was very flakey and weak. Said cigar was in my humidor for several years at 65 RH and 70 degrees.
While I wouldn't discredit AB in general or even this line of cigar, I certainly will not waste my time with another.
90% of the cigars I smoke are great.
Just a little FYI.
DL