
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Acid Kuba Kuba taste like, and how strong is it?
The Acid Kuba Kuba is a medium-bodied infused cigar. Drew Estate describes the Sumatra version as smooth and sweet. Brandon's house notes are a strong floral aroma, a sweetness unlike any other cigar, and a hint of sweet vanilla. The Maduro reads darker and richer. The Candela adds the grassy sweetness of the green leaf.
Who makes the Acid Kuba Kuba, and why is it famous?
The Acid Kuba Kuba is made by Drew Estate at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in EstelÃ, Nicaragua. Drew Estate calls it the best-selling premium cigar in the United States and the most popular Acid. Jonathan Drew has said Acid put Drew Estate and Brooklyn on the premium cigar map. The brand dates to 1999.
What tobacco is in the Acid Kuba Kuba?
The Acid Kuba Kuba wears a Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, per Drew Estate. The Kuba Kuba Maduro uses a Mexican maduro wrapper on the same blend. The Kuba Kuba Candela, added in 2017, uses a green candela wrapper. Infused means the tobacco is flavored during Drew Estate's proprietary curing; the recipe is not disclosed.
What sizes of the Acid Kuba Kuba does Renegade Cigars carry, and what do they cost?
Renegade Cigars carries the Acid Kuba Kuba in one size, 5x54, in three wrappers. Singles are $12.65 in Sumatra, Maduro, or Candela. The Sumatra and Maduro each come in a 5-count fresh pack at $63.20. A 24-count Sumatra box is $251.79, about $10.49 a stick. The Ashtray Set, five Sumatra and five Maduro with a four-bay ashtray, is $110.00.
Is the Acid Kuba Kuba a limited edition?
The Acid Kuba Kuba is regular production and the anchor of Drew Estate's Acid line. The Sumatra and Maduro ship year-round. The Candela is also regular production but made in smaller numbers, so availability varies. The Ashtray Set is Drew Estate's gift set released in June 2023; Renegade has limited quantities, so check the variant list before ordering.
Is the Acid Kuba Kuba a good cigar for a beginner?
The Acid Kuba Kuba is the infused cigar most new smokers start on; Brandon notes beginners and experienced smokers both buy it. It is medium-bodied, smooth, sweet from the first draw, and done in 45 to 60 minutes. Start with the Sumatra. If an hour is too long, the Acid Blondie is the same infusion at 4x38.
What is the Acid Kuba Kuba Ashtray Set at Renegade Cigars?
The Acid Kuba Kuba Ashtray Set is Drew Estate's 2023 gift set: five Kuba Kuba and five Kuba Kuba Maduro, all 5x54, packed with a four-bay Acid-branded melamine ashtray. Drew Estate set the price at $109.50; Renegade sells it for $110.00. It is the easiest way to try both wrappers side by side and the ashtray stays on the patio.
How should I store the Acid Kuba Kuba?
The Acid Kuba Kuba should be kept apart from your regular cigars. Infused tobacco gives off its aroma, and it will carry into any Padron or Davidoff sharing the humidor. Use a separate humidor, a sealed bag with a humidity pack, or the fresh pack it came in. Store it at 65 to 70 percent like any other cigar.
Brandon's Review | Acid Kuba Kuba
Brandon’s Thoughts: I’ve been told the Acid Kuba Kuba may be the #1 selling cigar in the world. This may be the cigar that built Drew Estate. Like all of the blue banded Acid line cigars, the Kuba Kuba has a strong floral aroma, a unique sweetness and a hint of sweet vanilla. What surprises me most about this cigar is the diversity in people that smoke it both experienced smokers and beginners.
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