Well you would be going against George Washington, except it was a tax on whiskey.
I don't have a major problem with "sin taxes" but tobacco is taxed enough already. At this point you are trying to get blood from a turnip.
I see the tax as punitive and a tool for behavior modification. I don’t think taxes should be levied on sugary products to dissuade people from eating candy bars or soft drinks. I don’t agree with increasing gas taxes to encourage citizens to use public transportation or buy “green” cars.
Perhaps this move will stimulate the economies of border towns in Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.