The story of Acid’s Rebirth of Cigars began in 1998, when Long Island native Jonathan Drew set up a small team of cigar rollers in a Brooklyn warehouse office located in the DUMBO district. Alongside co-founder Marvin Samel, Drew drew inspiration from local artist Scott “Acid” Chester, whose work fused urban, graffiti, and motorcycle art styles. This creative energy became the foundation for the Acid brand, perfectly capturing its bold “Sub-Culture” identity that connected with a new generation of cigar lovers.
Today, Acid cigars are expertly hand-rolled at Drew Estate’s renowned factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Using some of the world’s finest tobaccos, the brand infuses—rather than flavors—them with a proprietary blend of over 140 herbs, spices, and botanicals. This meticulous process has made Acid a true cult phenomenon and its cigars an unparalleled sensory experience. If you’re searching for something uniquely different in your smoke, there’s a good chance the answer lies with Acid.
