Drew Estate
ACID Purple (Morado)
Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 2½ × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Connecticut
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 2½ × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) uses a Connecticut 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
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reads and news on Drew EstateDrew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) questions
What does Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) taste like?
Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) uses a Connecticut 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 Purple (Morado)?
Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) 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 Purple (Morado) made?
Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) use?
Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) uses a Connecticut wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Krush Purple (4 × 32), Krush Purple (4 × 32), Croqueta (2½ × 50), Croqueta (2½ × 50), Plush (5½ × 50), Plush (5½ × 50), Extra Ordinary Larry (6 × 60) and Extra Ordinary Larry (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate ACID Purple (Morado)?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Purple (Morado)?
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 Purple (Morado)?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon and CAO Gold. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.