An Open Letter To Acid Cigar Haters
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- Опубліковано 18 лют 2021
- You won't make it very far through the cigar world before finding someone who has some... hostility toward Acid Cigars and other infused blends on the market. Hell, you may even be that person. So I wanted to take you through some important points on flavored and infused blends that I think all cigar lovers should consider. And if you want more out of this video, check it out on Cigarsdailyplus.com
NOTE: Neither Drew Estate or any other cigar maker incentivized me, in any way, to make this video. This video just contains my thoughts on infused cigars and their place in the cigar world.
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You should never care about what others smoke. Smoke what you like and enjoy, that’s what this hobby is all about.
Thank you! That's the point of personal liberty!
Then maybe he shouldn't have used the word haters. Which is a made up word for softties who can't take criticism...lemme guess you were the kid in school that always shared, right?
What’s the best cigar? Whatever cigar you like that’s the best cigar.
On god fr fr
I have the same sentiments about what others do with their ride lol.
I think people should smoke whatever cigar makes them happy.
Here here!
What kind of dog is by our pic?
Amen to that.
I agree acid isnt my taste but I dont hate them
Hallelujah
Infused cigars totally have their place. Sometimes I just want a break from boutique cigars and have a Tabak Especial.
have you tried the red eye?
@@johnrussell7385 Not yet! Just the Dulce and Negra.
@@rq2757 you should try it before they dissapear. Just ordered my 4th box was only 3 boxes left this morning
@@johnrussell7385 Thanks for the heads up. Can't be too careful now that they're constantly looking to regulate "flavored" cigars.
I don't smoke them very often, but they are nice to have occasionally as a refreshing change
My thoughts exactly. I've had one before and I thought "Hey, it's different. Maybe one here and there but not an every day thing."
This video was so much more than acid cigars. Thanks Tim for what you do. I've even noticed in Cigar groups on Facebook its getting toxic. Agree to disagree and remain friends. a concept that has left society over a short period of time.
There's a big whiskey channel that always repeats the mantra of "the best whiskey is the whiskey you like, the way you like to drink it" I think that applies to beer, wine, cigars and even weed. You can argue about what's better but it's far more enjoyable to just enjoy your shit with other people.
@@jb1996BLOP well said. cheers
There is a deliberate attempt by the powers that be to employ divide and conquer tactics against us, and it’s particularly bad in America rn.
War on tobacco? More like war on personal freedom.
Paul, you'll get cancelled talking like that. lol
@@CigarsDaily just started smoking this year because of your channel, got some nice Cubans (Montecristo) in Dubai. First, 1/3 didn’t impress me but the bottom 2/3’s was the real deal. Thanks for educating me before I started smoking.
@@paul_321 i find that to be the case for all im wondering if im just over humidifying and as i smoke all the oils travel down the cigar
War on personal responsibility. I was unfortunately well into adulthood before I realized freedom and responsibility were near synonyms with different framing.
Thank Slow Joe,for this mess
The first cigar I smoked was a Philly Titan way back in the late 90s. We used them for.... anyway I was out of cigarettes and tried to inhale it, died, and didn't smoke another one until my buddy handed me a kuba kuba and said don't inhale. I now have several humidors, including one full of infused.
Haha my father in law smokes philly’s occasionally and sometimes I’ll do work with him and we’ll be in the truck for 45 minutes and man the smell is awful. 😂
I've never had an acid, even wrote them off for a long time but grab a few today out of respect. 🙏
Try the Toast or Acid 1. Find them to be the best in the bunch.
@@danpercz3414 Those are my favorites too. The Acid One is my very favorite so far and I tried the Toast today and loved it.
Nailed it Tim. I'll always have a soft spot for the Acid Kuba Kuba. It was my 1st cigar and got me into the cigar hobby. I doubt I'd have fallen in love with cigars w out finding them.
To this day I suggest Acid to friends who've never smoked tabacco and I keep a few in a tuperadore aside from my other sticks for that reason.
As a new cigar smoker (about 3 weeks) I will say when I started exploring cigars, I would just buy random budget sticks based on description alone. One day I found Acid cigars on accident and gave it a shot. I will say, I really enjoyed it. Some days I prefer an infused stick and some days I prefer a richer flavor. But I dont see Acid leaving me anytime soon.
This just happened to me, smoking one now its def not my thing but i can see why people might like them.
@@ardi3595my favorite
Atomic , toast , kuba deluxe
Gun owners to cigar community: Welcome to the fight with the government.
lol both have been waging pretty hard since the later 80s
It's a never ending battle here in California.
The state government is trying to outlaw everything.
Secession forever
Both communities have been under attack for decades.
@@williamlandis40
Question: Whay are you here? This is a cigar group. If you don't like tobacco, then why are you here? Is it only to try and stir the pot. If so, please leave.
It’s your money, it’s your cigar. Smoke what you like 👍
Tim, all the points you make in this video are spot on. But, your most important two are freedom of exchange of opposing ideas and to enjoy what you like. Not nearly enough of this occurring anywhere nowadays. Thanks
Most important video you’ve made to date. Couldn’t agree more. Always respected acid smokers for helping a shops bottom line. But you have made it known it goes way beyond that. This is a video that should go viral across this great country. Thanks Tim 👍
I'm only about 2 months into my cigar adventure and I've yet to try an infused cigar, but I can't agree more with this video. Both for the cigar community in general and for overall ethos of 'agreeing to disagree' and enjoying the diversity that something like this provides. Thank you Tim for making this video. I'll be adding a stick or two from Drew to this weekends purchase to see what the hubbub is about. Rock on!
I do like Acid cigars every now and again, however my wife prefers flavored cigars. And it’s a great thing when the wife and I can enjoy something together and spend quality time with each other. Not only that, but when I want to spend $400 bucks on a box of premium stogies, she is all on board for trying something new!
I used the same strategy to get my GF on board. Now she doesn't mind cigars at all!! Life is good.
Sounds like you have a keeper!
Oddly enough, i never thought I'd be the one to have a hobby where I drop a ton of money on it.
Just put in an order for about $250 worth of cigars (kind of new to cigars and I just learned how to properly prepare and smoke a cigar, and how to properly taste all the flavors, and what the flavors actually are when I watch reviews)
Ordered so many I had to buy a few extra humidors, haha
I’ve personally never smoked an infused cigar, but a lot of my friends do when we go hang out in lounges. I completely agree with you here, and I’m glad someone with a broad audience said something about it.
Question why have you never smoked one Just to try it.....are you "that" guy. Lol
First cigar was the Acid Blondie. Quickly went through the entire Acid line and then started branching out. Now I enjoy both infused and non-infused cigars. The Acid line can bring people into the cigar world and allow them to explore at their own pace! I wouldn’t say any Acid is my favorite cigar but they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Cigars Daily is a killer channel, I began my cigar journey last year and I have discovered so many different profiles of cigars that I love, and yet I consistently find myself buying Acid. This video was a great investment into not only cigars but our community and freedoms, keep the honest gold content flowing
My first cigar was a Tabak Dulce Robusto. The coffee helped masks the bitter flavor when they get too hot, which was a hard habit to break lol
I don’t give a 💩 about what other people smoke. Herf On, Brothers of the Leaf!
Thank you for bringing awareness to the issues. I never understood why it feels like we need more laws when we fail at enforcing the ones we have. Vaping and tobacco use by minors was already illegal, so let's now take it away from everyone.
When I bought my first package from you guys a got a acid blondie and it’s my favorite thing I’ve ever smoked.
Acid cigars are what caught my attention when first discovering cigars and are what got me into them, like “Jim”, I now love Atabey and Bandolero and would never have found them without the existence of Acid cigars. I agree with everything that you have to say today, so true!!!
The government wants to control everything we do. My first cigar was a Acid Blondie. After trying more of the Acid line I decided to try a regular cigar. So thanks to Acid I became a cigar smoker. Glad I did . It's one of the few times I get to relax with my cigar and not worry about everything. Smoke what you like . I still have some in a acrylic jar and smoke one occasionally.
As always, well said Tim! Acid cigars are what got me into the cigar community and hobby 6 years later i rarely smoke Acids and smoke more traditional cigars because my taste developed! I still recommend Acid cigars to my friends are gettting into cigars and always have a special place in my heart for them.
I think there's definitely a place for flavored or infused cigars. I like them as a change of pace,Drew Estate definitely knows how to make a great cigar. Thanks for the video.
I love an Acid. The Kuba Kuba and Cold Infusion are such a nice change.
I just might have to give those sticks another shot after watching this video. Thanks for the good info and opinions.
I smoked a “premium” cigar first, and I just couldn’t truly appreciate it because I didn’t have the palate for it. Smoking an Isla del Sol right now and loving it. As my taste develops I may ease into the more traditional ones
I don't smoke them much now, but Acids got me into cigars January 2016. My brother came back with a bunch of acids after a year of being deployed overseas. We sat on the back porch that first night and talked for almost 2 hours smoking the kuba kuba. Great memories, good cigars, and kick started one of my favorite hobbies.
I started to smoke cigars now and this with my dad and brother 40 years ago (at the age of 18). I smoked cigars on and off over the next 23 years then 17 years ago, went to a cigar bar with my brother when our family’s were vacationing together and I had the Acid Cold Infusion. This was the first cigar ever that I didn’t chew on and just enjoyed the aroma and flavors. Knocked my socks off. The next day we went back to cigar bar and I had a Natural, I think it was the English and didn’t chew down on that cigar either and just enjoyed the flavors. That did start my rebirth into the enjoyment of cigars.
Back then I smoked 80% infused but over the years learning more about the hobby, wrapper leafs, etc from watching reviews from you (and others) I now enjoy traditional sticks 80% of the time and infused 20%.
Great content today Tim and have a safe and enjoyable weekend🤗
Just had my first acid cigar as I listened to this video and now I’m a fan! Great vid and happy Father’s Day!
I'm new to the cigar world. I've smoked cigars occasionally over my lifetime but I'm talking Dutch Masters and the like until my son gave me a Macanudo awhile back. I'm still trying new cigars when ever I make an order and Acid is on the to do list. But the point is I'm tired of facebook, instagram and twitter telling me what I can or cannot like, what my opinion should be, or what I should be allowed to do. I stand with you on this, Tim!
Man. I was a former cigarette smoker. 8 years ago I found vaping. It got me off the cigs. Opened Vintage Vapors in Knoxville TN with my friend and boss Glenn Cate. We still operate the 1st Vape Shop in Knoxville. We're set up like an old speakeasy. We appeal to the older customer wanting to quit smoking. That's why we're still in business. I was introduced to cigars about 3 months ago. Smoked many different sticks, then found Acid. Man. I so get the point of this video. It gives me chills watching it. The political pressure of flavors and kids, it's so identical to what we've been up against for years now. We try to differentiate what we sell against what gas stations sell. We've lobbied 9n the state level all the way to Capitol Hill in DC. Your fight is our fight. I applaud how you approach this. Would love to talk sometime. Check out Vintage Vapors fb page sometime if you get a chance. You of all people would appreciate it as much as I appreciate what you're doing. And on a side note, I love Acid cigars and probably always will! Cheers!
I am brand new to the cigar world. Learning a lot from this channel in particular. My first cigar was brick house . It was pretty good. Then. Lol then I tried a acid kuba Maduro, while Wade fishing for smallmouth on the local small river by my house, and good god I was surprised. I’ve smoked several others I’ve watched you guys review and talk about in various episodes and enjoyed every bit of them. But man that acid cigar is what really pulled me in now. Good stuff!
For too long I was a purist snob and just hated flavored cigars. The Baccarat line really changed my mind. They are really consistent and well rolled for a good price and the sweet tip is an interesting feature that adds a layer of fun when looking to pair it with food and drink. (Dream coke is a surprise good pairing) The Acids are a little more expensive to experiment with but still fun to play with.
I just tried the acid Blondie for the first time tonight. Thought I’d check out some videos about it and came across yours. You spent most of the video talking about the freedoms of smoking infused cigars that I almost clicked it off because I wanted to know more about the particular cigar but I really do appreciate all you said because it’s very true. As for the Blondie it was too harsh or peppery for me but I absolutely loved the smell of its smoke. My absolute favorite is the Nuance triple roast nub .
I just tried the Acid Cold Fusion a couple days ago and I'd like to try some of the others, I still prefer a traditional stick but these seem like a nice treat from time to time
Tim the newer 20 that has come out has opened the door to infused cigar. I agree they are a gateway to i infused cigars. Well presented brother. Thanks again for pulling out the CH Las Calaveras from your stash! It really reflects what Cigars Daily is all about. Blessing Bro!🍭🐓👶
I have never tried an infused cigar but would not count them out. I am open minded so on my next trip to my local shop I will pick one up. Thank you for this video!
It’s funny that we and every magazine judges cigars primarily by the flavors they give off. Yet we make fun of a cigar that tries hard to infuse as much flavor as possible.
that's actually a great point. Yeah, everyone is looking for explosive flavor... just not 'that type' of flavor. lol
Well for the much older crowd it's really just Snobbery, Infused are good for what they are and after a few Maduro's at a party a good Acid cigar revitalizes the pallet. Also a good Filthy Viking helps in the middle of a long smoke session ;)
@@animalyze7120 Pallet? LOL, it's palate, hater. I might be old, but at least I know how to spell simple words.
@@michaelnagle8250I’m two months late but you pretty much proved his point lol. He just said the older crowd and snobbery and you came off the top rope on dude. Chill out, it’s people like you that make people not want to get into this hobby.
@@CigarsDaily I started smoking cigars 15 years ago and recently tried acid cigars and can appreciate these little treats as TREATS. Is that wrong of me?
I usually go for traditional sticks but I always enjoy a flavored stick!!!!!!!
I’ve recently gotten back into smoking cigars. I’ve gotten many different brands over the past couple months to try a lot and re-discover what I like. Yesterday I was in a hurry and just picked up an Acid Blondie. The aroma and taste actually impressed me for what I have heard about them. I’m going to mix them in here and there and try more of this brand.
A breath of fresh air. Enjoyed this video a lot, thank you for voicing the simple truths.
Love this video! My very first experience was a Blue Connecticut Acid. Growing up, my Dad would always take me into a cigar shop with him and I absolutely loved the way they smelled, so of course I wanted to try it one day. I feel like you either love them or hate them. I have researched and tried a variety of different cigars as well, but Acid Blue Connecticut or Drew Estate Isla Del Sol are my go to’s, among other Drew Estate brands. Gas station “cigars” on the other hand…I’ve tried them, could only take a few puffs before putting that garbage out. But hey, if someone else enjoys them, more power to them. Do what makes you happy!
I love em…part of smoking cigars for me is opening my mind to new and different experiences in the cigar world. I love that there are so many different experiences to be had in cigars and I for one want to experience them all.
I agree with your position and thanks for this piece. I to started with a drew estates flavored cigar and still do enjoy one a few times a month.
I love your mindset and views on life...keep up the good work
Blonde was my first one, a mini one and now excited about a kuba kuba for the weekend, the industry is so crazy and i look forward to it.
I am new to the cigar hobby. I mainly smoke cigarillos just because I don't have the time for a full size stick. I really enjoy Acid at the end of the day. That sweet taste is so nice at night before bed. Like some dessert after a day of work. Smoke what you want, drink what you want. Merica! Thanks Tim for helping with this journey.
I like the acid brand, I wrote them off when I first started smoking because I tried the blondie blend, didn't like it, and didn't touch it for a while. Now it's one of my favorite treat cigars
I’m 52 years old, been smoking cigars since 2005, I had my first Acid, the (Toast) 2 days ago and I loved it. Can’t wait to try my next one.
I keep some ACID in a separate tuppedor. A great smoke occasionally for something different.
ACID cigars brought me back to cigars and got me into actually understanding the nuances of cigar smoking. If not for them I wouldn't know how to enjoy premium cigars and would still just be smoking a Swisher on the 4th of July.
Nothing wrong with Acid sticks!! To each their own I say. I've enjoyed one from time to time.
got into cigars by looking for that infused aroma and flavor. i dont love the infused stuff anymore, but dont hate it either. its good is here
My first cigar was an acid Kuba Kuba. Now that I recently purchased a desktop humidor I am definitely going to get and try different brands. I picked up macanudo cru Royale and I'm excited to try it
Watching this while enjoying an acid i400 cc. Dang what a flavor! I love traditional but this was an exciting new experience.
First was a acid blondie dressed in blue. Bought it too fit in at a BBQ. Went back the next day and bought a couple of every kind they had. So far I’d have to say the 20 silver is my favorite. New comer to the channel and the cigar crowd.
Great mix intro for the times we are in right now hats off to you and yes we have lost our “agree to disagree” arguments....as for me smoking never been The big thing didn’t like to inhale Lol but smoking a stick on special occasions always came up throughout the year but when acids broke in the market I was a big fan !!! smoking Acids now not only on special occasions but monthly and now I will smoke a Cuban sandwich or a “true premium stick” every once in a while too .
I love the Acid Nasties!...thanks for the quick video Tim!!!
My absolute favorite cigar for over 10 years is the kuba kuba. I have had countless different sticks and always go back to the kuba kuba or wafe for a quickie.
I started off with acid toast 3 years ago. However, my palate has evolved and recently I had a Kuba acid and didn't like it. Maybe ,ill try again.. hmmm .
Thanks for sharing ,Tim👊
First cigar I started with was an acid Kuba kuba less than a year ago. I still have a few acid's on hand at all times.... I tend to stick more towards non- infused now, but absolutely love coffee infused. Weather it be the Java line, and tabak especial....I do love them.
Acid was one of my first premium sticks..bought from a head shop at that. Eye opener presentation brother. In the beginning was a little hesitant to the (perceived) over exaggerated energy. End up loving the content.
Well spoken. A good cigar and a good whiskey 🥃 life is good!
I bought a few when I first started smoking/buying cigars. Haven’t since, but I’m sure I will again for something different once in a while. Have to go well with something...
Factory Sweets, were my first cigars, bought online on cigars daily online shop. From there I got into more infused cigars, but also started branching out to the non-infused cigars. If I had started of with a Gurkha or a Perdomo, I wouldn't have bothered with cigars at all. I have found cigars I enjoy on the infused side as well as the non-infused world, and I have cigars from both worlds in my humidor.
Been smoking Acid cigars for over 10 years! One of my absolute favorites! 💯
it is the same thing in whiskey, cars, guns, etc... you name the topic and this type of "what i like is better than what you like" mentality is always there to one degree or another. I don't mind infused, but they really only make up about 1% of my cigar stock. I will usually smoke them when my family is around since they like the aroma better than a premium cigar. Also, i may have a coffee infused stick just because i like it.
Well said. The best cigar, (Scotch, pistol, rifle, ammo, car etc.) in the world is the one YOU enjoy.
@@inkmanone558 sounds like a magnificent bastard! Cheers man
I'm not American but this is a great video. All my support from Europe. Over here they've outlawed ordering tobacco products online. It's absurd. They're out to getcha
Not in Sweden, I'm happy to report.
Acid was the first cigar I ever tried and I still love them.
I just can't. And I definitely don't want them in my humidor.
But hell, smoke and drink what ya like...just stay downwind from me ;-)
I’ve been watching this channel here and there for a probably a year now and only smoke a cigar once every few months, ACID is my choice because I’m able to enjoy it between taste and smell. Many other cigars I’ve tried I tend to not care for but I look forward to trying many others in the future
I’ve only recently started to seriously get into cigars, and as stated eloquently in this video, the Acid’s are a whole other additional world of cigars, that have been genuinely interesting and intriguing to try, and I’ve so far very much enjoyed the premiums I’ve tried, but also enjoyed the different experience of infused.
TL;DR - it’s fun to try different things.
I was just looking on your channel for acid cigars...ty sir
I know this video is older but man, I just started smoking sticks at age 54 and just smoked a Acid Atom Maduro. Didn’t know it was infused until I was halfway through looking at reviews. I kinda enjoyed it! Full of flavor and sweet. I’m looking forward to see what I like next.
I’m a new cigar smoker , 1 yr in. Till this day I prefer a flavored cigar over a traditional one. I’m from the Bronx Ny and Rosario’s cigars made me a fan hands down they make absolute delicious flavored cigars from grey goose vanilla mint to henny white to milk cream flavors that are to die for! They also make premium traditional full body ones that I do enjoy but I always go back to something that has flavor paired with a spirit like henny or wine. I do enjoy acid cigars for the aromas and flavors. Smoking a kuba kuba as I’m watching this video and must say I’m enjoying it 💯
I love Acids. They got me into cigars. The flavors are amazing. I have a humidor just for my ACID collection.
I started with their cigarellos because I don't always have the time to smoke a larger cigar. The cigarellos are perfect for a 20 minute break to myself.
I have yet to find a cigar, infused or uninfused, that I haven't enjoyed to some extent. My first, though, was an Acid Blondie, and I do still enjoy them from time to time.
I 100% agree Tim I’ve only have had one Acid but I did enjoy it
I tend to prefer unflavored cigars, but I've also been known to enjoy a CAO Moontrance back when I was first getting into cigars. I might have to try an Acid just out of principle.
Very smooth smoke. The taste on my lips was way too strong but the scent of the infused was pleasant. The sweetness goes away eventually and you’re left with a great smoke.
I agree with your views on this ban.
My first cigar was a not flavored.
Acids are a great introduction to cigars. I still enjoy them every now and then.
I love infused/flavored cigars, I always purchase 2 of them when I by cigars from my local cigar lounge. I'm still trying to grasp the understanding of the hate of these particular cigars?
this totally sounds like the thing you say about unagi sushi (roasted eel with sweet teriyaki sauce) the 'entry level sushi pretty much everyone likes because it's cooked'... this video made me chuckle
Thank you for making this video
I’m a new smoker. I started this past Aug and my first cigar was a Diamond Crown but a few short days later I discovered Crazy Alice
I’ve had at least 2 people I know make comments about Acid / Drew Estates are strictly “girls” cigars.
I'm just finishing my first $11 acid cigar...a cold infused cigar. I couldn't identify the flavor but there was one. It was mild and there was no ash taste after I re-lit it. I like it. I don't like it enough to replace my A. Fuente Natural Gran Reserves go-to smoke though.
Acid was my intro into the cigar world and I was hooked, made me want to try all kinds after that and I still like a acid everyone in a while
You should smoke what you want the way you want it. My first flavored stick was a Swisher Sweet. My first premium was a Macanudo. It was the early 80's. I generally don't smoke flavored cigars and I found myself being a snob about it. My son-in-law handed me an Acid Kuba Kuba and I fought with the idea of smoking this stick. I finally lit the thing and I was surprised at how tasty it was. The tobacco used is premium, they just add a flavor that I found really nice. I guess what I'm saying is to be open. Try new things even if it pushes your standard. Ever tried peanut butter whiskey? It's amazing. Will I drink it every day? No. I still want to try a coffee infused stick. Will these be daily smokers? No. Are they fun to try? Yes. Thanks for bringing this up Tim!
I've tried a couple different acids. Flavor was great. Burn was even. I do prefer the vintage styles. But acids are a good way to introduce a new interested smoker
When I am with a friend at our local cigar bar who chooses an Acid, I roll my eyes and say, "Why don't you smoke a REAL cigar?" But when I get one as a gift, I have to admit, damn they really are good! Especially in the final third when the infused flavors settle down and blend in with the natural tobacco flavors. I even buy one once in a great while. But if you tell anyone, I'll deny it!
I don’t enjoy acids anymore but they are what got me started. I didn’t even know what a premium cigar was back then.
My very first cigar that got me into cigars was an acid 1 back in 2004. Still love that cigar to this day, but I’m now a more traditional cigar smoker.
I’ve been smoking pipes and cigars for 10 years now. I see infused cigars as the same deal as aromatic pipe tobacco. I like them and don’t consider them lesser than regular sticks. The Kuba Kuba with the candela wrapper is my favorite.
I get looks from other smokers when I pull out an acid or when I pull out a Kentucky leaf. I just don’t care what other folks think about what I smoke. I like what I like.
I'm all about the taste when it comes to cigars. If it's good, then it's good. No matter if infused or not. I have had some Acids, and I liked them. My problem is their naming convention, like I can't tell what flavor it's going to be. Lol.
The acid blondie is probably my favorite cigar, from flavor to price point, it just stands out to me. And thats the beauty of cigars, its all about what YOU enjoy, not what other smokers enjoy.
Dude that Acid Blondie beli with coffee is amazing and those RP mints are good... also most kids want to vape and smoke weed...Never met a kid who wanted a flavored cigar.
yes on every account! Thank you for commenting.