This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by 05Venturer (Kent)
The Cigar: Sum Kral Red Knight Robusto 5 x 50
The Hype - A heavy aroma coupled with complex flavors grasps the smoker's attention from the very first draw to the final whispered puff. This Robusto will leave you in awe and transcending your very surroundings. Like many who make the crossover from cigar consumer to cigar maker, Riste Risteski found himself disappointed by the majority of cigars on the market, many of which happened to be Cuban. So he did something about it: started a brand called Jas Sum Kral.
Translated from Macedonian, the name means "I am king," something which he describes as an easy choice given his Macedonian heritage and being "large in stature and personality." But more than just create a brand and let someone else do the blending, he wanted to be as hands-on as possible, and after doing his due diligence on which factory would be right for him, partnered with Noel Rojas and his New Order of the Ages (NOA) factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Risteski sought out to make a cigar that kept the better aspects of Cuban profiles, while also adding his own spin on the flavor and presentation. The first cigar to be released is the Red Knight, which had been sold on the Jas Sum Kral website before hitting stores.
The Reviewers:
Criteria: Must have done 5 Reviews in the past. Also must not have done a review in January or February or are slated for one in the future.
Shipping Restrictions: Limited to US addresses.
1. ntanner (Neal)
2. Rebecca Silverwolf (Rebbeca)
3. millarddj (Dan)
4. StogieDad (Michael)
5. Druff (Doug)
Due date: February 25, 2017
Note: A reviewer who posts their review late will receive neutral feedback. A reviewer who does not post at all will receive negative feedback. There are always exceptions to the rule and a reasonable excuse for tardiness or a no show will be respected and thus not counted against the reviewer. Our sponsoring members and our administrators make the choice of who is to participate in any particular Geek Critique and can be better informed of their choices with this new initiative in place.
Thanks again to Kent for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'
