I understand some makers will cook the wrapper tobacco to get a very dark hue of maduro; oscuro. Some even add dyes.
I smoked a Partagas black label, that had the most veining I've ever seen on a cigar. It burned pretty straight, as I remember. (Note to self, pick out your own, don't just take the one the guy at the B&M hands you)
Got a fiver of CA Candelas some time ago. I like these fairly well. A little mild, but a nice smoke IMHO.
You might try
dry boxing several days before smoking the next one?
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