What exactly is an " ACID " cigar?

08-07-2009, 10:37 AM

What exactly is an " ACID " cigar and why is it called that ?

md4958 · 08-07-2009, 10:40 AM

Brand name of a cigar produced by Drew Estates. They are infused with different flavors. Try one

NCRadioMan · 08-07-2009, 10:41 AM

It's a cigar that is infused with 150 botanical oils and extracts and crap like that. It's marketed to the new, younger smoker so I guess "Acid" will catch their eye.

Some people like them and they are a big seller but I can't stand them. It's like smoking incense or perfume, imo, and you can't get rid of that smell or taste.

Come up 321 to Hickory and Pipes Ltd and I'll show you what they are.

landhoney · 08-07-2009, 10:42 AM

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...sp?item=CS-AIA

Flavored cigars....the stuff of nighmares for some.

The Poet · 08-07-2009, 10:47 AM

When even the retailers trying to sell them tell you they are "uh, different", you know they are not for everyone. But try one - you may be the guy they are made for.

I doubt it, but who knows?

Doctorossi · 08-07-2009, 10:55 AM

I love flavored cigars- tobacco-flavored cigars, that is.

As for Acid, I'll paraphrase George Carlin.

"I wouldn't **** her with a stolen ****!"

Skywalker · 08-07-2009, 10:58 AM

They are called ACID because they taste like A$$(id)!!!

ucla695 · 08-07-2009, 10:58 AM

A cigar that will ruin your other cigars when placed in your humi!!

elderboy02 · 08-07-2009, 11:00 AM

I think I read somewhere that ACID stands for the initials of the company Jonathan Drew and his buddies started back in college or something like that.

lightning9191 · 08-07-2009, 11:00 AM

You have to be on acid to enjoy them? I dunno...never tried one and not really inclined to do so.

replicant_argent · 08-07-2009, 11:04 AM

Because after you smoke one, 99% of cigar smokers with any taste buds left want to cleanse their palate with Hydrochloric acid.

Repeatedly.

YMMV... of course. Saddle up.

Doctorossi · 08-07-2009, 11:06 AM

The real question may be: Why is Acid?

BlackDog · 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

The real question may be: Why is Acid?

To give the Swisher Sweet crowd something to move up to.

Prospector · 08-07-2009, 11:35 AM

My one-and-only Acid cigar (an Acid Malta) tasted like antifreeze. Never had another one since and likely never will.

Skywalker · 08-07-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prospector

My one-and-only Acid cigar (an Acid Malta) tasted like antifreeze.

You are one of the lucky ones!!!

08-07-2009, 11:45 AM

As much as everyone knocks ACID cigars they are the stepping stone for alot of new cigar smokers.

I'll be honest I really liked the first Kuba Kuba I smoked and it's what made me want to try more. If I had started out with habano type cigars I may not have stuck around to really start to enjoy the hobby.

So while ACID cigars aren't liked much and while a lot of experienced cigar smokers don't like them, give them some credit for what they do. They bring young and new people to the hobby.

JMHO

GreekGodX · 08-07-2009, 12:02 PM

It's called that because it actually burns your mouth when you smoke it!

JJG · 08-07-2009, 12:12 PM

The mention of flavored cigars might get a snicker around here but I'm sure they are quite profitable. Think about how many times you've seen a guy at the B&M "just browsing" with no idea what he's looking for. That guy is the person Acid's are made for.

Doctorossi · 08-07-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJG

Think about how many times you've seen a guy at the B&M "just browsing" with no idea what he's looking for. That guy is the person Acid's are made for.

I've seen gangs of miscreant yoofs enter the B & M, knowing exactly what they were looking for- Acids! Them things are doing just fine in the marketplace, I think.

08-07-2009, 01:09 PM

Aint that something , I'm glad I asked . The ads make them sound like the best thing since the pocket knife . Think I'll stick with the Park Avenue and Cu Avana . Thanks fellas !

08-07-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
Dead Eye Guest Posts: n/a	What exactly is an " ACID " cigar? What exactly is an " ACID " cigar and why is it called that ?

08-07-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: What is . . . Brand name of a cigar produced by Drew Estates. They are infused with different flavors. Try one __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: What is . . . It's a cigar that is infused with 150 botanical oils and extracts and crap like that. It's marketed to the new, younger smoker so I guess "Acid" will catch their eye. Some people like them and they are a big seller but I can't stand them. It's like smoking incense or perfume, imo, and you can't get rid of that smell or taste. Come up 321 to Hickory and Pipes Ltd and I'll show you what they are. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 08-07-2009 at 10:48 AM.

08-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: What is . . . http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...sp?item=CS-AIA Flavored cigars....the stuff of nighmares for some.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: What is . . . When even the retailers trying to sell them tell you they are "uh, different", you know they are not for everyone. But try one - you may be the guy they are made for. I doubt it, but who knows?

08-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#6
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: What is . . . I love flavored cigars- tobacco-flavored cigars, that is. As for Acid, I'll paraphrase George Carlin. "I wouldn't ** her with a stolen **!" __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

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Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What is . . . They are called ACID because they taste like A$$(id)!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: What is . . . A cigar that will ruin your other cigars when placed in your humi!!

08-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: What is . . . I think I read somewhere that ACID stands for the initials of the company Jonathan Drew and his buddies started back in college or something like that.

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lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: What is . . . You have to be on acid to enjoy them? I dunno...never tried one and not really inclined to do so. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: What is . . . Because after you smoke one, 99% of cigar smokers with any taste buds left want to cleanse their palate with Hydrochloric acid. Repeatedly. YMMV... of course. Saddle up. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

08-07-2009, 11:06 AM	#12
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: What is . . . The real question may be: Why is Acid? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-07-2009, 11:35 AM	#14
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: What is . . . My one-and-only Acid cigar (an Acid Malta) tasted like antifreeze. Never had another one since and likely never will.

08-07-2009, 11:45 AM	#16
coastietech Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is . . . As much as everyone knocks ACID cigars they are the stepping stone for alot of new cigar smokers. I'll be honest I really liked the first Kuba Kuba I smoked and it's what made me want to try more. If I had started out with habano type cigars I may not have stuck around to really start to enjoy the hobby. So while ACID cigars aren't liked much and while a lot of experienced cigar smokers don't like them, give them some credit for what they do. They bring young and new people to the hobby. JMHO

08-07-2009, 12:02 PM	#17
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: What is . . . It's called that because it actually burns your mouth when you smoke it! __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

08-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#18
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: What is . . . The mention of flavored cigars might get a snicker around here but I'm sure they are quite profitable. Think about how many times you've seen a guy at the B&M "just browsing" with no idea what he's looking for. That guy is the person Acid's are made for.

08-07-2009, 01:09 PM	#20
Dead Eye Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is . . . Aint that something , I'm glad I asked . The ads make them sound like the best thing since the pocket knife . Think I'll stick with the Park Avenue and Cu Avana . Thanks fellas !