February's Geek Critique (First Two Weeks)

[junglepete]

This Geek Critique is generously cosponsored cmmayo (Corey)

The cigar being reviewed is: Finck's Commerce Reserva Privada Cantante

The Hype: Made with an oily Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper and hearty Dominican Criollo 98 binder they are loaded with flavor. A savory blend of Reserve-Aged Dominican and Nicaraguan Viso, Seco and Ligero long fillers are expertly married in this awesome new brand making them ultra-smooth and perfectly balanced. They produce volumes of thick, bold smoke with a suggestion of sweetness on the finish. Old-world Cuban-style construction from one of the finest cigar factories in the Dominican guarantees an excellent smoking experience.

The reviewers: To be chosen by Corey (cmmayo)

If you are invited and accept to review this cigar, please read the following link:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=42

Due Date: January 25th, 2013

Thanks again to Corey for making this happen!

Happy Smokin'  

[jharrisx5]

Groovy...nice to see these being scheduled out in advance!

[cmmayo]

junglepete - 12/3/2012  8:57 PM

This Geek Critique is generously cosponsored cmmayo (Corey)

The cigar being reviewed is: Finck's Commerce Reserva Privada Cantante

The Hype: Made with an oily Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper and hearty Dominican Criollo 98 binder they are loaded with flavor. A savory blend of Reserve-Aged Dominican and Nicaraguan Viso, Seco and Ligero long fillers are expertly married in this awesome new brand making them ultra-smooth and perfectly balanced. They produce volumes of thick, bold smoke with a suggestion of sweetness on the finish. Old-world Cuban-style construction from one of the finest cigar factories in the Dominican guarantees an excellent smoking experience.

I will add to the description is that this is a blend by Abe Flores of Pinar del Rio Cigars. He seems to have a close relationship with Finck's and his recent appearance at their store had the biggest crowd I've ever seen there.

[cmmayo]

I'd like to get rolling on this ASAP, so here is my list of choices for reviewers:

1sgjeffward
toby2
nirab
Vroomp
Cfickter


I will PM each of you folks so you see this message. I haven't checked to see if you have already agreed to any other Critiques near early Feb. or not, so just let me know your situation and we'll deal with it. I have a list of alternatives if any of you can't do it.

I plan on sending the sticks out no later than Dec. 17 or so to give you a chance to rest it for several weeks before reviewing it.

[nirab]

Count this geek in! Thanks Corey!  

[1sgjeffward]

Always willing to smoke cigars and open my big mouth to give an opinion

[cmmayo]

Great! Two down, three to go!

 

[cmmayo]

toby2 is doing the late Feb., so the next on my list is irratebass.

Here's the updated list:

1sgjeffward - confirmed
irratebass
nirab - confirmed
Vroomp
Cfickter

...sending iratebass a PM now.

[cmmayo]

Crap. I picked three of the same members as Vroomp for his late Feb GC, so I am going to replace Cfickter with Hot Stuff x...

 

Current list:

1sgjeffward - confirmed
irratebass
nirab - confirmed
Vroomp
Hot Stuff x

[Vroomp]

I will happily participate in this review (since I have excluded myself from the critiques I am currently  sponsoring) and I appreciate the opportunity to smoke another free cigar!!!!!

Sorry to beat you out of your reviewers..........  

 

 That dang Arapiraca Wrapper sure is popular. We have at least three critiques using this same wrapper.

[Vroomp]

I agree with Brian to replace him with Stephen if need be. I am not going to be reviewing any of the cigars I am sponsoring.

[nirab]

I would not have agreed to review this one if I would'a used my thick noggin' before responding! Sometimes, it's hard to put two and two together for this geek. sjn1117 should be up for the task, and vroomp is in agreement...which I am guessing don't count for shyte until Corey says so! And Brad, thanks again for including me in your review  

[1sgjeffward]

I'll officially volunteer to smoke any and all cigars! It will be difficult and an extreme imposition but for the good of the group I'm willing to smoke and review a different one everyday if need be!

See the sacrifices I'm willing to make for my fellow BOTL.....

[cmmayo]

nirab - 12/5/2012  9:56 PM

I would not have agreed to review this one if I would'a used my thick noggin' before responding! Sometimes, it's hard to put two and two together for this geek. sjn1117 should be up for the task, and vroomp is in agreement...which I am guessing don't count for shyte until Corey says so! And Brad, thanks again for including me in your review  

I agree with the suggestion, so here is the new list:

1sgjeffward - confirmed
irratebass
sjn1117
Vroomp
Hot Stuff x

[nwb]

1sgjeffward - 12/5/2012  11:24 PM

I'll officially volunteer to smoke any and all cigars! It will be difficult and an extreme imposition but for the good of the group I'm willing to smoke and review a different one everyday if need be!

See the sacrifices I'm willing to make for my fellow BOTL.....

Mooch!

 

[sjn1117]

ok ok ok...since you all seem to be begging for me, oh wait i was third runner up, i will except the challenge. thanks for the invite corey.

[irratebass]

I will gladly accept the challenge or reviewing this awesome sounding cigar, thanks for the opportunity.

[cmmayo]

Thanks, everyone. All we're missing is a response from Les out in South Korea...

1sgjeffward - verified
sjn1555 - verified
Vroomp - verified
irratebass - verified
Hot Stuff x

[nwb]

Looks just like Les.

[Vroomp]

cmmayo - 12/6/2012  12:40 PM  Thanks, everyone. All we're missing is a response from Les out in South Korea...  1sgjeffward - verified sjn1555 - verified Vroomp - verified irratebass - verified Hot Stuff x  

 

 

Dig those shoes!!!!

[1sgjeffward]

nwb - 12/6/2012  10:48 AM



Looks just like Les.

Think Les has been working a bunch here lately. With the time difference he is normally on here at night and haven't seen him much lately.

And don't worry Steve in this case the 3rd runner up still gets to smoke a great cigar  

[sjn1117]

1sgjeffward - 12/6/2012  5:38 PM  

nwb - 12/6/2012  10:48 AM     Looks just like Les.

Think Les has been working a bunch here lately. With the time difference he is normally on here at night and haven't seen him much lately.  And don't worry Steve in this case the 3rd runner up still gets to smoke a great cigar  

 

Damn skippy! I'll take anything I can get these days!

[cmmayo]

1sgjeffward - 12/6/2012  5:38 PM

nwb - 12/6/2012  10:48 AM



Looks just like Les.

Think Les has been working a bunch here lately. With the time difference he is normally on here at night and haven't seen him much lately.

Thanks for pointing that out. I've sent a PM to a possible replacement...

[Hot Stuff x]

Thanks for the invite, I would be happy to participate if it isnt' too late to join up....

[cmmayo]

Hot Stuff x - 12/7/2012  8:02 AM

Thanks for the invite, I would be happy to participate if it isnt' too late to join up....

Not too late at all. I talked to someone about doing it if you couldn't, but since you are in, WELCOME AND THANKS!

AND WE ARE ALL SET!

1sgjeffward - verified
sjn1555 - verified
Vroomp - verified
irratebass - verified
Hot Stuff - verified

I will be sending out the review sticks in the next week (maybe this weekend if I get off my butt), so please make sure your address is correct!

THANKS EVERYONE!