Like most everyone here, I've really been getting a kick out of the Acid Review thread in this section. In the past I've enjoyed a Drew Estate Java now and again, but never had an interest in the far out Acids. The humorous reviews just kind of solidified that. But I was approached by a BOTL here on the forum and asked for my honest opinion. I was sent several sticks of a couple different Acid lines, so I dove right in.
Let me set the stage for a moment first. I've been smoking cigars on and off for the better part of 20 years. I've never been a brand snob of any sort though - largely because I didn't bother to educate myself very much. But with the advent of the internet, information abounds. I know more about cigars now than ever before. And believe it or not, I tend to favor the less expensive stuff. Toranos are my flavor-of-the-day lately. You know - your basic $4 a stick smokes. I say this because I want everyone to know that my pallete isn't as refined as many are. I'm not sure I'd know an ISOM if it snuck up and bit me. My taste is kinda the every man taste. I'm not entirely oposed to a flavored cigar every now and then; although I typically prefer a nice medium tobbaco with a decent tobbaco taste. There... I'm a regualr guy with regular tastes.
Alrighty then... the first Acid I tried was called the Liquid.
Upon removing it from the celo, I'm met with a unique spicy aroma. Not entirely different from walking through the men's cologne section of Macy's. Not bad at all; just unexpected for a cigar. It was then I realized I should put aside my typical cigar expectations.
The construction was really top notch. Tightly rolled, but with a perfect draw. On a side note: these bands come off easier than any I've ever removed. You don't need to worry about tearing the wrapper with your fingernail. Initially the "fragrance" was a bit overwhelming. I didn't detect a sweetened tip as some do with the Acids. The first inch or so had a distinct cinnamon taste. Not too strong, but it was there. The smoke however, was very clove-like. It was odd though... There wasn't much of a clove taste.
After the cinnamon faded, I was left with a quite pleasant tobbaco flavor. The taste of tobbaco but the smell of clove in the air was really very nice. I've had three of these so far and I've gotta say that I've enjoyed each more than the one before. Each time I had only water to drink with it. You won't want anything with a very strong flavor of its own.
This is not an everyday cigar. But niether is an Opus X. It's a very nice change of pace and I plan to make it part of my rotation - y'know, when I can afford one.
Let me set the stage for a moment first. I've been smoking cigars on and off for the better part of 20 years. I've never been a brand snob of any sort though - largely because I didn't bother to educate myself very much. But with the advent of the internet, information abounds. I know more about cigars now than ever before. And believe it or not, I tend to favor the less expensive stuff. Toranos are my flavor-of-the-day lately. You know - your basic $4 a stick smokes. I say this because I want everyone to know that my pallete isn't as refined as many are. I'm not sure I'd know an ISOM if it snuck up and bit me. My taste is kinda the every man taste. I'm not entirely oposed to a flavored cigar every now and then; although I typically prefer a nice medium tobbaco with a decent tobbaco taste. There... I'm a regualr guy with regular tastes.
Alrighty then... the first Acid I tried was called the Liquid.
Upon removing it from the celo, I'm met with a unique spicy aroma. Not entirely different from walking through the men's cologne section of Macy's. Not bad at all; just unexpected for a cigar. It was then I realized I should put aside my typical cigar expectations.
The construction was really top notch. Tightly rolled, but with a perfect draw. On a side note: these bands come off easier than any I've ever removed. You don't need to worry about tearing the wrapper with your fingernail. Initially the "fragrance" was a bit overwhelming. I didn't detect a sweetened tip as some do with the Acids. The first inch or so had a distinct cinnamon taste. Not too strong, but it was there. The smoke however, was very clove-like. It was odd though... There wasn't much of a clove taste.
After the cinnamon faded, I was left with a quite pleasant tobbaco flavor. The taste of tobbaco but the smell of clove in the air was really very nice. I've had three of these so far and I've gotta say that I've enjoyed each more than the one before. Each time I had only water to drink with it. You won't want anything with a very strong flavor of its own.
This is not an everyday cigar. But niether is an Opus X. It's a very nice change of pace and I plan to make it part of my rotation - y'know, when I can afford one.
