This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by nirab (Brian)
The cigar: Buena Vista Edicion Limitada 2008 Short Churchill (4.25 x 54)
The Hype - The Edicion Limitada '08 is made from long-leaf tobaccos harvested between 2008 and 2010, and draped in a gorgeous Habano wrapper grown in Ecuador. Beautiful and sumptuous to the eye: dark reddish brown in color and flawlessly smooth with no veins. Pre-light aroma is sweetness, leather, hickory, and chocolate. A squeeze between forefinger and thumb out of the gate tells you it's well-constructed. The factory asserts it was aged for 3 years post-production and box aged for 2 more. I believe it. Off the bat it's subtle, elegant, and well-balanced, producing a nuanced, extremely smooth smoke with pronounced creaminess, toast, and leather. As it burns it retains a nice natural sweetness with enhanced creamy richness and a woodsy character. Extremely pleasant, medium in body and very light on cost. Dollar for dollar, this is a buy and a half. Not for nothing but even the boxes are nice - matte finish, felt undersides, cedar inserts, and overall a very high-end feel.
The Reviewer Criteria: If you have 100 points or more, throw your name in the hat as Brian has a unique way of drawing the winning reviewers. Note: If you have done a Geek Critique in May or are scheduled to do one in June, August or September, please give others a chance.
Shipping Restrictions: Brian will decide.
1. jharris
2. tjm0831
3. ninfiction
4. mautrak
5. beegerply
Due date: June 24, 2016
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Thanks again to Brian for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'