Title: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: junglepete on 09/13/2014 08:53 PM
Post by: junglepete on 09/13/2014 08:53 PM
This Geek Critique is being sponsored by tvolball (Troy)
The Cigar: Viaje Platino Reserva #6 Box Press
The Specs: The Platino Reserva VPR No. 6 is a Nicaraguan puro, and is finished with a Corojo '99 wrapper. The tobacco is all grade "A" tobacco from AGANORSA, and has two binders. The cigar is rolled in the Cuban fashion, finished with a triple cap, and is box pressed. This vitola, the Reserva VPR No. 6, differs from the main Viaje Platino line in the sense that it contains tobacco that has been aged longer, and thus limited. The cigar comes in a single vitola, a toro, and measures 6" with a 50 ring gauge.
The Hype: The Viaje Platino series are medium-bodied cigars boasting a dark, oily Corojo99 cover leaf. Beneath this leaf, a complex, Cuban-seed mixture of Nicaraguan grade "A" long-leaf tobaccos are secured within two bold Nicaraguan binders. Each cigar is finished with a Cuban triple cap, delivering a rich and hearty array of flavors, including leather, roasted coffee and spice.
The Reserva VPR No. 6 sets itself apart from the regular production both aesthetically and internally without compromising its core flavors. Using the most skilled rollers, Reserva is crafted into a box pressed shape. Additionally, Reserva is comprised solely of older leaf with significant age which includes ligero offering refined spice on the palate.
The Reviewers:
1. BigTA (Thomas)
2. Voexum (Christopher)
3. bstessl (Brian)
4. Ted (Ted)
5. gpd4 (George)
Due Date: November 24, 2014. OOOPPPS!! Due date is actually November 10th...my bad sorry guys!
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.
A big thanks goes out to Troy for taking this one on and providing a well sought after cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :cigarguy:
The Cigar: Viaje Platino Reserva #6 Box Press
The Specs: The Platino Reserva VPR No. 6 is a Nicaraguan puro, and is finished with a Corojo '99 wrapper. The tobacco is all grade "A" tobacco from AGANORSA, and has two binders. The cigar is rolled in the Cuban fashion, finished with a triple cap, and is box pressed. This vitola, the Reserva VPR No. 6, differs from the main Viaje Platino line in the sense that it contains tobacco that has been aged longer, and thus limited. The cigar comes in a single vitola, a toro, and measures 6" with a 50 ring gauge.
The Hype: The Viaje Platino series are medium-bodied cigars boasting a dark, oily Corojo99 cover leaf. Beneath this leaf, a complex, Cuban-seed mixture of Nicaraguan grade "A" long-leaf tobaccos are secured within two bold Nicaraguan binders. Each cigar is finished with a Cuban triple cap, delivering a rich and hearty array of flavors, including leather, roasted coffee and spice.
The Reserva VPR No. 6 sets itself apart from the regular production both aesthetically and internally without compromising its core flavors. Using the most skilled rollers, Reserva is crafted into a box pressed shape. Additionally, Reserva is comprised solely of older leaf with significant age which includes ligero offering refined spice on the palate.
The Reviewers:
1. BigTA (Thomas)
2. Voexum (Christopher)
3. bstessl (Brian)
4. Ted (Ted)
5. gpd4 (George)
Due Date: November 24, 2014. OOOPPPS!! Due date is actually November 10th...my bad sorry guys!
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.
A big thanks goes out to Troy for taking this one on and providing a well sought after cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :cigarguy:
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Cfickter on 09/14/2014 03:50 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 09/14/2014 03:50 AM
Great cigar. Shame I have done more than 2. But if you get stuck!!!
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: DonM on 09/14/2014 05:02 AM
Post by: DonM on 09/14/2014 05:02 AM
I have done 3 :-(
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: ntanner on 09/14/2014 06:47 AM
Post by: ntanner on 09/14/2014 06:47 AM
I have done 3 also, to bad this look's like a good one.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: BigTA on 09/14/2014 09:53 AM
Post by: BigTA on 09/14/2014 09:53 AM
Since I am going to have a bit more spare time on my hands I will be happy to volunteer...
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: tvolball on 09/14/2014 10:23 AM
Post by: tvolball on 09/14/2014 10:23 AM
Thanks for getting this up for me Pete. This is a great cigar that I think about everyone would enjoy. The first 5 to speak up get in on this great stick.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: kxthor911 on 09/14/2014 10:28 AM
Post by: kxthor911 on 09/14/2014 10:28 AM
How do we tell how many we have done this year? I'm doing the november industry review as well, but if you need someone to volenteer I will. Just let me know.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Voexum on 09/14/2014 10:37 AM
Post by: Voexum on 09/14/2014 10:37 AM
I have participated in 3 G.Critiques, 2 from December 2010 and one from December 2011.
Seems I might be a bit overdue for one, I would happily volunteer!
Seems I might be a bit overdue for one, I would happily volunteer!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Mautrak on 09/14/2014 10:49 AM
Post by: Mautrak on 09/14/2014 10:49 AM
Quotekxthor911 - 9/14/2014 11:28 AM
How do we tell how many we have done this year? I'm doing the november industry review as well, but if you need someone to volenteer I will. Just let me know.
Nick, if you go to http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques all of your Geek Critiques will be listed at the top and each includes the date.
I've done three this year, with my first being on 1/1/14. I'll have to plan that better at the end of this year and submit a day earlier!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: kxthor911 on 09/14/2014 10:57 AM
Post by: kxthor911 on 09/14/2014 10:57 AM
QuoteMautrak - 9/14/2014 12:49 PMQuotekxthor911 - 9/14/2014 11:28 AM How do we tell how many we have done this year? I'm doing the november industry review as well, but if you need someone to volenteer I will. Just let me know.Nick, if you go to http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques all of your Geek Critiques will be listed at the top and each includes the date. I've done three this year, with my first being on 1/1/14. I'll have to plan that better at the end of this year and submit a day earlier!
Thanks bro, yea I guess I have done two as well this year. I will let someone else do this one as I have another review coming up anyways.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: bstessl on 09/14/2014 11:01 AM
Post by: bstessl on 09/14/2014 11:01 AM
If there is space i think i would like to try a critique, if you'll have me.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Ted on 09/14/2014 11:04 AM
Post by: Ted on 09/14/2014 11:04 AM
If there are any spots left, I'd love to do a critique. Have not done any yet!
Thanks,
-TD
Thanks,
-TD
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:15 PM
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:15 PM
You're in Thomas
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:16 PM
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:16 PM
You're in Christopher
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:16 PM
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:16 PM
You're in Brian
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:17 PM
Post by: junglepete on 09/14/2014 09:17 PM
You're in Ted
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 1 More Reviewer Needed
Post by: jharrisx5 on 09/14/2014 09:34 PM
Post by: jharrisx5 on 09/14/2014 09:34 PM
Oh boy...a critique of a Viaje!! I've done 4 this year so I'm definately over the limit...let's get another guy in here and get this locked! Lucky bums!!! LOL
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: bstessl on 09/14/2014 10:36 PM
Post by: bstessl on 09/14/2014 10:36 PM
Quotejunglepete - 9/14/2014 11:16 PM
You're in Brian
Awesome!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 1 More Reviewer Needed
Post by: gpd4 on 09/15/2014 07:01 AM
Post by: gpd4 on 09/15/2014 07:01 AM
I'd love to do it!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 1 More Reviewer Needed
Post by: nwb on 09/15/2014 07:32 AM
Post by: nwb on 09/15/2014 07:32 AM
That's a nice cigar to get critiqued. Looking forward to the reviews!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Ted on 09/15/2014 08:03 AM
Post by: Ted on 09/15/2014 08:03 AM
Quotejunglepete - 9/14/2014 10:17 PM You're in Ted
Very cool, thanks!
:dancing:
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 1 More Reviewer Needed
Post by: junglepete on 09/15/2014 08:52 AM
Post by: junglepete on 09/15/2014 08:52 AM
You're in George
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks) 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Ted on 09/15/2014 09:51 AM
Post by: Ted on 09/15/2014 09:51 AM
Quotetvolball - 9/14/2014 11:23 AM Thanks for getting this up for me Pete. This is a great cigar that I think about everyone would enjoy. The first 5 to speak up get in on this great stick.
Thank you for sponsoring!
:bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: gpd4 on 09/15/2014 12:09 PM
Post by: gpd4 on 09/15/2014 12:09 PM
Great - Thanks! Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: tvolball on 09/15/2014 12:43 PM
Post by: tvolball on 09/15/2014 12:43 PM
Ok that wraps this one up. I'll send out sometime in October to you guys.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: BigTA on 09/15/2014 08:47 PM
Post by: BigTA on 09/15/2014 08:47 PM
WOOT, Waking up my taste buds and ready to smoke, Thanks for letting me participate...
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: bstessl on 10/09/2014 01:55 AM
Post by: bstessl on 10/09/2014 01:55 AM
I hope i do well with this critique...
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: tvolball on 10/29/2014 04:23 PM
Post by: tvolball on 10/29/2014 04:23 PM
Ok boys these are getting dropped off in the morning. Y'all should see them Friday or Saturday I believe, but no later then Monday. Enjoy them.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: BigTA on 10/29/2014 10:40 PM
Post by: BigTA on 10/29/2014 10:40 PM
Booya, Looking forward to the critique...
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Ted on 10/30/2014 04:39 AM
Post by: Ted on 10/30/2014 04:39 AM
Awesome, thanks again!
:dancing:
:dancing:
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: gpd4 on 10/30/2014 06:28 AM
Post by: gpd4 on 10/30/2014 06:28 AM
Looking forward to it - thanks!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: bstessl on 11/01/2014 11:50 PM
Post by: bstessl on 11/01/2014 11:50 PM
Got mine in the mail tonight with a couple of nice bodyguards! Thanks Troy!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: gpd4 on 11/02/2014 11:33 AM
Post by: gpd4 on 11/02/2014 11:33 AM
Mine arrived yesterday with a pair of hitchhikers as well! Many thanks!
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Voexum on 11/04/2014 12:13 PM
Post by: Voexum on 11/04/2014 12:13 PM
Received mine yesterday in the mail safe and sound!
:smoker:
Had an issue with uploading the picture.
:smoker:
Had an issue with uploading the picture.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Ted on 11/09/2014 09:14 AM
Post by: Ted on 11/09/2014 09:14 AM
Got mine too! Fantastic, thanks!!!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/14/2014 08:04 AM
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/14/2014 08:04 AM
Folks - I don't see any critiques posted for this. Are people having trouble posting?
I see a lot of new reviewers. For those who have had trouble finding the link it is at the top of the page here:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques
-Paul
I see a lot of new reviewers. For those who have had trouble finding the link it is at the top of the page here:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques
-Paul
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: junglepete on 11/14/2014 08:47 AM
Post by: junglepete on 11/14/2014 08:47 AM
Looks like I goofed here Paul. I posted November 24th as the due date and it should have been Nov. 10th. My bad. Sorry. Not sure what I was thinking??
Okay guys, please get it smoked and reviewed asap as it is technically due to be posted tomorrow Nov. 15th
Sorry for the rush!
Okay guys, please get it smoked and reviewed asap as it is technically due to be posted tomorrow Nov. 15th
Sorry for the rush!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Chip Lemaster on 11/14/2014 08:49 AM
Post by: Chip Lemaster on 11/14/2014 08:49 AM
Lol,,, we all do make mistakes,,,great group of fellers and gals, so we can forgive each other's mistakes,,,
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Brlesq on 11/14/2014 10:07 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/14/2014 10:07 AM
Quotejunglepete - 11/14/2014 11:47 AM
Looks like I goofed here Paul. I posted November 24th as the due date and it should have been Nov. 10th. My bad. Sorry. Not sure what I was thinking??
Okay guys, please get it smoked and reviewed asap as it is technically due to be posted tomorrow Nov. 15th
Sorry for the rush!
So shouldn't the guy that wants to add negative feedback to member's profiles for missing a deadline get that same feedback for misposting his deadline causing 5 members to submit late? :?:
:biggrin:
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: BigTA on 11/14/2014 11:07 AM
Post by: BigTA on 11/14/2014 11:07 AM
I will smoke mine tonight and have it posted by Sat the 15, I as well was thinking we had till the 24th, It needed to rest anyways,,,
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Ted on 11/14/2014 12:28 PM
Post by: Ted on 11/14/2014 12:28 PM
Ouch! Will do mine in the morning!!!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: gpd4 on 11/14/2014 12:55 PM
Post by: gpd4 on 11/14/2014 12:55 PM
I'll get it done tomorrow.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: Ted on 11/15/2014 12:26 PM
Post by: Ted on 11/15/2014 12:26 PM
Critique submitted! Sorry about the delay, but thanks for the opportunity to enjoy a tasty cigar!!
Title: RE: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: BigTA on 11/16/2014 10:03 AM
Post by: BigTA on 11/16/2014 10:03 AM
Critique submitted, Many thanks to tvolball (Troy) for sponsoring as well as the 2 body guards that he included with the Viaje.
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: bstessl on 11/16/2014 09:18 PM
Post by: bstessl on 11/16/2014 09:18 PM
I was planning on smoking this on Wednesday, thought i had longer. I will smoke it Monday night and post up as soon as possible. Glad i double checked!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: bstessl on 11/17/2014 07:07 PM
Post by: bstessl on 11/17/2014 07:07 PM
Just submitted my critique, what a great smoke! Thanks again Troy!
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: bstessl on 11/22/2014 12:07 AM
Post by: bstessl on 11/22/2014 12:07 AM
Anybody know when these will be visible?
Title: Re: November Member Sponsored Geek Critique (Last Two Weeks)
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/25/2014 04:09 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/25/2014 04:09 PM
Hi Folks. These are all in and posted. Thanks Troy for sponsoring this!
-Paul
-Paul