Any Drew Estate fans?

[Rconectn]

...why waste time on a certain brand known for mediocre products when many other manufacturers produce quality smokes for comparable prices?

Good point. I guess I didn't realize that he had such a dismal reputation! Like most folks, I steer far from flavored smokes. But I'll admit to enjoying a Java once or twice. From what I understand though, he had Rocky Patel's input on that one. It's the "regular" line that I was curious about. I'll have this African Cameroon of his (after it rests a few weeks) and perhaps write a review of it.

Dan, One man's trash is another man's treasure. Don't write anything off until you have at least tried them. You can't let anyone decide for you what you will or will not like. Only YOU know what YOU will like and the only way to do that is by trying different cigars.

When I was a Newbie, I wouldn't even THINK about smoking an Acid. Now that I have matured and have a better feeling for what I like and don't like, I have tried a few of the Acid lines. And honestly, some of them aren't too bad. They're a nice change of pace cigar.

And some of the DE Natural Lines are actually very good, IMHO. But I have actually smoked quite a few before making my final decision.

Dan, send me a PM with your address. I'll send you some to try for yourself. Then you can decide for yourself whether or not it's worth it. I'll send you 3 each of two different Acids that I have. I'll only ask that you smoke all 3 of each and give them a fair chance. And post reviews after you've smoked them.

Just thought I'd ask...

Yes - I've been reading (and laughing along with) the ACID reviews! But what about the other lines he produces? For instance, I was wanting to broaden my Cameroon horizons today, and was picking up a few smokes I had never tried before. Then I saw the DE African Cameroon. It wasn't with the flavored cigars in the shop. It was with the good stuff. I figured that at about $3.50 I couldn't go wrong.

So, what about it... Any opinions on the African Cameroon or any of the other un-flavored Drew Estates?

DOAH! I missed your last sentence about the unflavored stuff. But if you're game, I'll still send you the cigars. I'll also send you a couple of the cigars that Moki mentioned, the Liga Privada.

And I'm guessing that the Cameroon smoke you're talking about is the DE Leather Patch. I think that's what it's called. I smoked one and it wasn't bad. I don't remember it being bad.

Bryan is great people, listen to him Dan!He knows what he is saying. It's true when you mature with cigars your more open to try new cigars that you wouldn't have before. And remember just because a cigar is expensive it doesn't make it great.

 

[Dan66]

...And remember just because a cigar is expensive it doesn't make it great.

Very true (at least for me). I've "wasted" a few $15 sticks on myself. Yeah, I enjoyed them alright; but not necessarily any more than my good ol' $4.50 Carlos Toranos. I'm out to find the tastes that relax me in the evening rather to impress anybody with my stash.

I'll be posting my own reviews of these Acids (and whatever else) once I've given each one a few tries. I may agree with everyone else, but I may not...

 

[Herfin Bigdog]

...And remember just because a cigar is expensive it doesn't make it great.

Very true (at least for me). I've "wasted" a few $15 sticks on myself. Yeah, I enjoyed them alright; but not necessarily any more than my good ol' $4.50 Carlos Toranos. I'm out to find the tastes that relax me in the evening rather to impress anybody with my stash.

I'll be posting my own reviews of these Acids (and whatever else) once I've given each one a few tries. I may agree with everyone else, but I may not...

Check for a PM Bro. I dropped them at the PO this morning.

No one who is a true cigar lover attempts to impress anyone with what they smoke. It's all about subjectivity and finding what tastes good to you, and not worrying about what others think. The cigar lover's creed is "Smoke what you like, and like what you smoke." :thumbs:

Anyone who chides another for what they choose to smoke is not acting in the spirit of a true BOTL ... "Brother of the Leaf".

 

[jeht2000]

I totally agree with the bigdog! Dan, make up your own mind what you like and don't like. Use what others say as a guide ONLY.

 

[CoventryCat86]

Everything I've ever smoked manufactured by Drew Estates sucks and isn't worth the money. If I were you, I'd look at other brands of cigars.