The ACID Blue Blondie packs big flavor into its 4x38 petite corona frame, delivering a quick 30-minute smoke that's become Drew Estate's gateway cigar for infused enthusiasts. Wrapped in golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf, this Nicaraguan-made stick surprises with perfumed aromas that split crowds - love it or hate it, but never ignore its cult following.
The cold draw hits with candied violet petals and vanilla extract sweetness. Initial puffs release perfumed smoke reminiscent of potpourri sachets - bergamot oil and lavender dominant. Draw resistance sits at 6/10 needing occasional purges. Ash holds solid 1.5" despite pencil-thin gauge.
Cedar notes emerge beneath the floral onslaught, backed by trace amounts of white pepper. Sweetness transitions from vanilla syrup to marshmallow cream. Burn requires two touch-ups as wrapper oil content varies. Retrohale carries faint anise despite the mild strength.
Flavors intensify with burnt caramel edges as heat approaches fingers. Slight bitterness creeps in past the band - common in infused cigars this size. Smoke time averages 28 minutes. Finish leaves clover honey residue on lips.
Expect minor wrapper splotching on 2-3 cigars per box - common with Connecticut Shade. Double caps hold firm when punching. Storage recommendation: keep separate from non-infused cigars in 62-65% RH. Best consumed within 6 months of purchase for optimal flavor potency.
