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Drew Estate

ACID Blondie

Drew Estate ACID Blondie is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 38 to 5 × 54.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
mild
Sizes
4 · 4 × 38 to 5 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Drew Estate ACID Blondie uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

4 in the catalog

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Drew Estate ACID Blondie questions

What does Drew Estate ACID Blondie taste like?

Drew Estate ACID Blondie uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Drew Estate ACID Blondie?

Drew Estate ACID Blondie is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Drew Estate ACID Blondie good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Drew Estate ACID Blondie made?

Drew Estate ACID Blondie is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate ACID Blondie use?

Drew Estate ACID Blondie uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate ACID Blondie come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (4 × 38), Corona (4 × 38), Blondie Belicoso (5 × 54) and Blondie Belicoso (5 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate ACID Blondie?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Drew Estate ACID Blondie?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Drew Estate ACID Blondie?

Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Java Latte, Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Man O' War Virtue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.