Drew Estates ACID Cold Infusion Tea Cigar Review

Cigar Review Posted By: BenJ
Cigar Stats: The ACID Cold Infusion Tea is a 6.75" x 44 Lonsdale with a
Connecticut Shade wrapper.
Cigar Strength: BenJ describes the cigar strength as being Medium.
Cigar Price: This Cigar was bought for $4.70 and was purchased Online.

BenJ purchased this cigar on 2009-02-12.

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  • Look and Feel: 18 / 20
  • Flavor and Aroma: 37 / 40
  • Burn Consistency: 28 / 30
  • Bonus Points: 8 / 10
Food:
Beverage:
Cutter type: Cutter
Lighter:
Appearance: Perfect construction, long & thin
Presence of veins: None visible
Humidity: 65%
Cigar draw: Just right
Cigar feel: Smooth
Oily or dry: Oily
Ease/quality cut:
Pre-light flavour: Wonderful aroma
Country of origin: Nicaragua
Origin of wrapper: Connecticut
Origin of binder: Nicaragua
Origin of filler: Nicaragua
    

Initial Light

The first thing you notice is the wonderful scent, as strong as the ACID Blue's. On first light the draw is exceptionally smooth. It doesn't give off as much smoke as some of the shorter, fatter cigars, but the taste is superb - lots of floral notes, the green tea flavor along with fruity flavors. Because the flavors are infused and not flavored you get a much more subtle taste experience.

First 1/3:

The burn was good and even and the ash was strong and solid, lasting at least an inch before dropping. The flavors remain pretty consistent on through the first half - a very nice smoke!

Second 1/3:

By the second half the strength begins to build a bit. Both the burn and the flavors were consistent and good. The draw got a little easier in the second half as well, probably as the length shortened.

Final 1/3:

And that is pretty much the story right to the end - I smoked it right down to the nub. The construction remained intact all the way through, as did the flavor. No real surprises but consistently good from beginning to end. These infused ACIDs are among my favorites - they are not too heavy on the scent or flavor. If you haven't tried flavored cigars before, or are a beginner smoker, these are a good bet. These are one of my regulars.