This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Camshaft83 (Cam).
The Cigar: Iconic Leaf Cigar Co. Recluse OTG Toro
The Hype: The RECLUSE OTG cigar is comprised of the absolute finest of everything. From the seed that is sown, to the blend of the tobacco leaves that make up this masterpiece, to the painstaking fermentation. Under the watchful eye of the maestro, J.R. Dominguez in the Leyendas Cubanas factory, each cigar goes through a Club Med for cigars, if you will. Each leaf is hand selected from only the finest tobacco leaves of the harvest. From the Flavorful and smooth Brazilian Maduro wrapper and select binder, to the specifically selected Dominican leaf variations in the filler, these cigars are what we believe to be the finest in the world. Each and every leaf in the RECLUSE OTG goes through EIGHT fermentation cycles. Why? Because J.R. will not settle for mediocrity. Every RECLUSE OTG is rolled in the old Cuban tradition of tubing which is taking each filler leaf and rolling it into a tube instead of folding it. Once all the filler leaves are each individually rolled into a tube shape, they are brought together and surrounded with the binder. This is time consuming but creates an effortless draw and an unparalleled smoking experience. We then box press each cigar to compress the leaf and reduce air space. This spot lights the flavors of the blend and creates a slower burn while delivering an exceptional draw. The RECLUSE OTG line is offered in ten box pressed sizes.
The Reviewers:
1. mojo66 (Sebastien)
2. ninfiction (Brian)
3. BigTA Thomas)
4. Otter (Jay)
5. Headfirst (Gary)
Due Date: May 25, 2015
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 Cam for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'
this was a pretty good cigar from what i remember... Not signing up, just making a comment.
I would be willing to do this. I've only done one, back for Feb.
Your in Brian. :bigthumbs: Need 3 more.
I'm in there already because I had mentioned my interest for Iconic leaf cigars in another post and Cam sent me a PM asking me if I'd review the Recluse for the June GC.
Thanks for thinking of me Cam, truly appreciated, I'll try and make you proud with a good review :bigthumbs:
I am more than willing to be a reviewer for this critique, I have not reviewed anything this year and anxious to get back in the saddle so too say.
QuoteMojo66 - 4/15/2015 10:16 AM
I'm in there already because I had mentioned my interest for Iconic leaf cigars in another post and Cam sent me a PM asking me if I'd review the Recluse for the June GC.
Thanks for thinking of me Cam, truly appreciated, I'll try and make you proud with a good review :bigthumbs:
I'm sure you're review will be great :biggrin:
Alright Thomas you will have one coming your way. :bigthumbs: 2 spots left.
:bump: For the evening crowd.
I would like to review this one If needed :-)
QuoteOtter - 4/15/2015 6:05 PM
I would like to review this one If needed :-)
Your in. 1 slot left.
:bump: 1 reviewer still needed.
That sounds like a good smoke. I'm waiting for a GC Cigar now or I'd jump on it. Keep me in mind if no one steps up...
I have not reviewed a cigar yet this year but am scheduled to help in October, not sure if that meets your criteria or not. I waited a couple days to give others a chance since I'm already lined up for a review but I'd be glad to help on this if you'll have me...
Quoteheadfirst - 4/17/2015 1:02 PM
I have not reviewed a cigar yet this year but am scheduled to help in October, not sure if that meets your criteria or not. I waited a couple days to give others a chance since I'm already lined up for a review but I'd be glad to help on this if you'll have me...
You're in Gary
Cam sent me the cigar quite a while in advance and that is way cool as it will have more than enough time to get used to its new home. I can't wait to smoke and review this cigar.
I got the package today and the ones that know Cam know that he could not have sent the cigar alone. He generously gifted me 4 beautiful cigars, 2 of which I never smoked and am looking forward to, on top of that Iconic Leaf cigar I already wanted to try. Thank you so much Cam, I appreciate it and will put them down, by fire, one by one and with great joy.
Here is what our generous brother sent, please correct me if I got them wrong:
Man O' War (Original blend) Double Corona
E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Double Robusto
CAO Criollo Mancha
Flores y Rodriguez (by PDR) Cabinet Seleccion (Tamboril) Magicos Capa Maduro
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company Recluse OTG Toro (The GC cigar)
Quotejunglepete - 4/17/2015 4:51 PM
Quoteheadfirst - 4/17/2015 1:02 PM
I have not reviewed a cigar yet this year but am scheduled to help in October, not sure if that meets your criteria or not. I waited a couple days to give others a chance since I'm already lined up for a review but I'd be glad to help on this if you'll have me...
You're in Gary
Awesome, thanks! :dancing:
Now that the list is full I will get the rest out the first part of next week. Thanks for participating and I hope you all enjoy the cigar.
Finally got these in the mail this morning. Sorry for the delay. Should get to everyone with plenty of time to let them rest for a week or 2.
Looking forward to my first critique, thanks! :dancing:
Sweet I'll keep an eye out for em :)
Arrived today in good shape, thanks for the hitchhiker! :bigthumbs:
Quoteheadfirst - 4/29/2015 2:09 PM
Arrived today in good shape, thanks for the hitchhiker! :bigthumbs:
Glad it made it safe.
Got mine today, also with a hitchhiker. Can't wait to light it up...but I will, a little while anyway. Thanks!
Quoteninfiction - 5/1/2015 4:08 PM
Got mine today, also with a hitchhiker. Can't wait to light it up...but I will, a little while anyway. Thanks!
Hope you like it.
Got mine today also with a hitchhiker :)
Thanks!!
QuoteOtter - 5/2/2015 4:06 PM
Got mine today also with a hitchhiker :)
Thanks!!
Happy it made it to you safely. Enjoy.
Still haven't heard from Thomas yet on this though. Hope he got his ok.
Left the mail box with a big smile on my face this evening, Received in great shape along with a hitchhiker as well, Many thanks, Is resting in the humi comfortably.
QuoteBigTA - 5/2/2015 10:55 PM
Left the mail box with a big smile on my face this evening, Received in great shape along with a hitchhiker as well, Many thanks, Is resting in the humi comfortably.
Glad they made it safe. Hope you like them.
A quick reminder to everyone that time is running out. If you haven't got your review done you only have until Monday.
10-4, planning to smoke it this weekend. Thanks.
Smoked mine this past weekend and it was..... :biggrin:
Working on the review, will be posted on time.
Thanks again Cam.
On tap for tonight after my son's baseball game. Had planned to get it done earlier but the weather took a big dump this week and I already took all the plastic of my porch....
edit: Completed, thanks for the opportunity to smoke this one!
One more day folks. Enjoy the long weekend!
Mine is in, thanks Cam for the opportunity, the tag along cigars and for sponsoring this GC.
:respekt:
Got mine in under the wire, Thanks for the opportunity to critique this cigar
Come on fellow geeks, we owe it to Cam to be on time. If not for the time it takes to sponsor a GC then for the work admins put into it or for the opportunity or, at least for all the $ one invests in such a sponsorship. It's cool to have all reviews up on the home page without any blank or wrong cigar spots.
Still a few hours left to upload it, come on brothers, get to work if you haven't done so already :-)
Just saying :shy:
Looks like 3 down and 2 to go.
I thought it was due in June! I'll get it done tonight!!
Review posted, this was a great stick... thanks for the opportunity to review!
Looks like one left. Thanks to everyone for doing this review. Can't wait to see what everyone thought of them.
Feedback has been left for all you reviewers. Again thank you all for participating in this review. :bigthumbs:
Thanks again for the opportunity Cam.
Thank you Cam for the opportunity to smoke it!