Yeah I have had that happen with other cigars in the past . A few I have when their good , their good but I have smoked enough of them I am prepaired till after I have a few puffs to be ready for a dud . But the one tonight hadn't ever let me down before . My go to cigar . Finished my day , had dinner , sat down with my Cream soda over ice and kicked back lit it up then "wah wah " !!!! A bit like going to your favorite steak house after looking forward to it all week and it being tough and dry . There are certain meals I don't smoke a cigar afterward . For me a real spicy meal like chili or a heavy will ruin any cigar's taste for me . I won't even try . My taste buds even if I brush my teeth and use mouthwash will still effect my cigar for me . I am one who pretty well has a few cigars I stick with and don't try many different cigars anymore . My nephew on the other hand likes to try a new one every time .