OK, I'm sorry to say that the review of the Acid tin that I was promising has been so long coming, but after starting a new business and then moving said business. Added to Family issues, my notes have been sitting here and have been neglected. At long last I have a few minutes to summarize. to keep this as short and sweet as possible, Almost all of the Acid line seemed to have a few things in common.
1. Fairly firm draw
2. Would not hold ash well. Odd burn
3. Smelled of grandma's potpourri.
4. An almost chemical/saccharin after taste.
5. Sweetened cap that was almost over powering to start and non existent at the finish
6. Good Construction on all.
Now that we got all that out of the way, the difference
1. Extra Ordinary Larry.. To me the name is fitting. Ordinary, Even extra so..... Not a thing stands out between this and the rest. Well, not quite true.... The mouth feel was extra chalky that just didn't want to go away.
2. Toast.. actually tastes a bit like toast, jam, and saccharine. Tunnels, a lot and will not stay lit. No change in favor through all thirds.
3. Acid One.... After you cut the tampon string off this sucker, it has a distinct grape and wine pre light draw. sadly it goes away quickly when lit. does come back slightly in the second third. and stays through the last third, along with the pepper and spice that started in the first third.
4. Kuba Kuba... Sweet tart like pre light draw. once lit stayed consistent throughout with an earthy undertone. Sadly they somehow glued the band to the wrapper and this stick came apart quickly after removal.
5. Cold Infusion. This cigar was the least sweetened of the bunch. The tobacco itself was mild and not at all complex. by the second third it was down right bland. No change for the last third. Would be a good mild starter.
6. Atom Maduro. Probably the best of the bunch. And by that I mean, was different enough that I could tell it from the rest. Very floral pre light. Into the first third, chocolate and salted caramel are the most prevalent. The second third start to build a spicy note that covers the sweetness. As the cigar rolls into the final third, the salt ramps and a touch of cream. I would almost smoke another of these.
7. Nasty.... Yes
8. 1400cc... coco and graham... slight.... nothing else... no changes
9. Blondie... This little feller was super soft, burned hot and fast. no outstanding flavors other then the sweetened cap. fell apart quicky.
10. C-Notes. refer to number 7... nasty.
. Just smoked the toast. Review coming shortly.