It's Everything you Need to Know About Acid Cigars

The Rebirth of Cigars began with two frat brothers in a warehouse office in one of New York City's premier arts districts. Twenty years later, ACID Cigars are a fan favorite - and have changed the way people think about premium cigars.

at depends on your tastes - because it's like asking, what's the best beer? It depends: do you like a porter with thick and sweet flavors, or a hop-monster IPA that bombs your taste buds with bitter spices? If you want the best ACID, taste them and see, says Jonathan Drew: "We can't divulge too much about what our ACID cigars taste like. The fun part about smoking cigars is deciding what flavors and notes YOU taste while you're smoking."

Because of the different combinations of wrapper leaf and infusions, the flavor experience of each ACID cigar is unique. And that's why people love them, regardless of their level of cigar experience. Some people prefer a more aromatic cigar: the addition of herbs, spices, and essential oils to the tobacco make the smoking experience more interesting for beginners. Some cigar smokers prefer the more natural tobacco flavors and aromas of ACID's less infused blends. Even experienced cigar smokers include ACIDs in their cigar rotation.

This ACID flavor chart shows every cigar in the ACID lineup at Famous Smoke Shop, 27 options in all. Start in the center to see our basic notes that distinguish each type of infusion, classified by the color-coded cigar bands; each color group is then divided up by the individual cigars' names, along with size, intensity/body, and the wrapper leaf used on the cigar. Then pick and buy ACID cigars online at discount prices here at Famous Smoke Shop!

What Do the Colors Mean on ACID Cigars? Each ACID color represents the strength and type of infusion. They are individual expressions meant to expand your palate and your senses. Look at the cigar band to help you choose:

Even though they're grouped into these distinct lines, every ACID is a smoking experience as unique as its size, shape and infusion. The only way to "get" ACID cigars is to smoke each one!

Where are ACID cigars made?

Acid cigars are handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate; all feature choice Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos in a selection of wrappers that include Connecticut, Sumatra, Cameroon, Candela, and Broadleaf.

What are ACID cigars infused with?

Each Acid cigar is infused with a recipe of premium quality ingredients selected from nearly 150 herbs, spices, botanicals and essences; but the process of how it's done is a closely-guarded secret. And that secret is what makes ACID cigars different - many have tried, but no one has hacked the "blend" behind ACID's unique infusion process. ACID infused cigars are not flavored cigars - they're handmade with prime long filler tobaccos and high-grade wrappers that have been infused with all-natural herbs, oils, and essences through Drew Estate's proprietary process. Flavored cigars often include tobaccos that have been sprayed or dipped in natural or artificial flavors like fruit, berries, bourbon, rum, cognac, vanilla, or honey.

Can I age my ACID cigars?

You can, but you may find that extra aging doesn't matter: the tobaccos inside infused cigars are already aged, so they're ready to smoke when you buy them. What you might notice, however, is that the intensity of the infusion may begin to fade if you wait any longer than six months to enjoy them, or if they're not properly humidified.

How did ACID cigars get their name?

The ACID name came from Scott "ACID" Chester, a neighborhood artist who shared a work space with Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel in Brooklyn's DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighborhood. Proficient with mixed industrial, urban, graffiti and motorcycle art, Scott was the source for the subculture aesthetic that informed Drew Estate's "rebirth of cigars" vibe.