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I know not too many people are big fans of infused sticks but every once in a while I know I love an Isla del Sol. I've tried a couple Java's and didn't care as much for those but were still ok. As title says, when the mood strikes what infused sticks do you enjoy?
I've only had a few infused sticks, but the Nub Cafe Machiatto is my favorite so far. They smell just like a Hershey chocolate bar but smoke with a nice mix of tobacco/flavor. I like them in the morning with my coffee.
Only commercial infused stick I've had is an Acid Kuba Kuba.
I had it at a cigar event a few years ago. I picked it as one of my included cigars BECAUSE I've never had any infused sticks.
I did not think it was bad, at least it was different. But I also have not gone back for more...
More a novelty, IMO.
I've made some Bourbon infused sticks, not that happy so far. Contemplating a coffee infusion though!
Famous dropped an ACID Progeny in one of my orders last year, gave it a try and I liked it so much I got a fiver. I don't smoke them very often but I think I will keep a few around.
I tried an ACID Blond and couldn't get through the first 1/3ed tossed it and didn't look back.
will have to try one of the coffee type.
Dont mind the ACID Kuba Kuba. However I have come across three different Lars Tetens sticks to try, which all are infused, and radically different from one another.
My favorite is the Java Mint. I also enjoy the Tabak Especial Café Con Leche.
The Acid Cold Infusion Tea was good, have only had one. A nice, light summer cigar with a glass of iced tea.
as for @c.ortiz108 he'd vote for a Jimmie's!
I have had a couple I liked. I, like most of you, don't smoke them often but I occasionally want something different.
The two I have enjoyed the most were a DE Java and a Nub Cafe Machiatto. I guess I like coffee infused sticks the best.
I've tried a couple coffee flavored ones my favorite was the Tabak Especial Red eye
I like a few infused cigars from time to time. Here a few I enjoy and why,
Acid Opulence 3 - Not overly sweetened and still tastes like a cigar.
Acid Nasty - Much sweeter but still hits the stop when I get a sweet tooth craving. Its a stronger blend then most acids.
Drew Estate Ambrosia - I have enjoyed most of the line. They are more like a spiced cigar then a sweetened one.
My wife loves the Tabak Café con Leche and Java Mints.
In your dreams! In addition to the loathsome Jimmie's, I've tried quite a few infused sticks, including the most recommended ones. My conclusion is that they're just not for me. Which is odd considering I like some flavored pipe tobaccos.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogRockets
Acid Cold Infusion, drew estate natural dirt are my favorite so far only tried a few, but might actually be leaning towards infused more than regular sticks.
I actually just got home from an Acid/Drew Estate tasting event. I had tried the Kuba Kuba and the Blondie, neither of which I really cared for. The Blondie, though, was tolerable. I do like an occasional Java. Tonight I had an Undercrown, but did pick up a couple Tabaks along with a couple non-infused sticks. Also picked up a sampler tin of Acids, because a couple didn't sound too bad.
I've worked most of my way through the Acid line, mostly on a dare. Actually, I held a poll for either smoking and reviewing all Acid cigars or all Gurkha.
Luckily, Acid won. <shudder>
Most of the way is relative, of course. I tried the Kuba Kuba on a lark way back in the day, and didn't care much for it. My tastes have evolved considerably as a piper, so I decided to give them a whirl. When DE decided to start putting out pipe blends, I was really hoping that the Acid line would find a place - or at least some of them - in a tin of pipe tobacco. Think American Lakeland. I would burn the hell out of many of their blends if that happened. Anyway, so far:
Ming Dynasty - good, complex
Extra Ordinary Larry - Really good. Cinnamon and lots of other stuff going on
1400cc - more of that cinnamon thing, which is really cool. A favorite in the line
One - less "infused" than other. Claims red wine, which I don't get. Overall a great stick
Toast - one of the line that I would buy by the box
Nasty - HELL THE FUCK NO. Spat tar all over me like I was in a bukkake flick. Simply awful
Cold Infusion - great stick. Really great stick. This one really works and will be kept on hand
Earthiness - strongly resembles Cold Infusion, with a bit more body. Winner.
Kong - treacly as hell. No thanks.
Toast, Cold Infusion, and Earthiness agree with me. I would buy Toast or Cold Infusion by the box - I like them that much. Not all the time, but when I want one, they are great. I have more of the lines, including some of the more limited releases that were sent to me. Need to fire one up, in fact.
I am definitely a fan of infused, they're a great change of pace when you don't want to think about smoking.
Nub Cafe Macchiato and Cappuccino
Isla del Sol
Acid Toast - this one was raisin sweet and the ash was almost crystallized, like actual sugar melted then cooled. Pretty good though.
Tabak Especial Cafe con Leche
Java Latte - I thought the maduro version was too bitter
Started my cigar habit with Acid line. Still like Acid Toasty but as far as infused generally just smoke occasional Java or Tabac when want something sweet.
I've been wanting to try the Nub Cafe and it seems by most replies people enjoy them. Planning on ordering a box of the isla del sol's when the Canadian dollar eventually gains some ground again so I think I'll have to give them a try too.
I'll add that Tatiana's of any type aren't worth smoking in my situation of limited smoke instances. I'd take the Tabak Negra 1st, Jave Latte is tied with the NUBs for 2nd, Isla del Sol is 4th because CAO Flavors are pretty good and take 3rd (although I haven't tried them all yet).Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocket Scientologist
I don't think the KFC/Smoked thing is for me. I really liked the Leccia White, but the Black I've tried to smoke 3-4 times now, and never get past the cold draw...
I have an Opulence 3 and CAO MoonDream in the waiting line to try. I will say that those who don't like smoke seem to mind it much less when it's from a flavored cigar. A few times I've received compliments on the "room note" from folks who don't exactly love smoking. So there's that