This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck).
The Cigar: The Leaf by Oscar, Maduro Lancero
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Country of Origin: Honduras (Oscar Valladares)
The Hype: The Leaf by Oscar line, the cigars best known for being wrapped in a tobacco leaf has added a third size. The new size will be a 7 x 40 Lancero and will be available in the four blends that comprise the Leaf by Oscar line. This new Lancero will be a limited offering to a select 50 retailers nationwide.
Leaf by Oscar is a collaboration between Pittsburgh-based retailer Jim Robinson and Honduran cigar maker Oscar Valladares. The line was launched in 2014 with four blends : Leaf by Oscar Connecticut, Leaf by Oscar Corojo, Leaf by Oscar Maduro, and Leaf by Oscar Sumatra. Originally the cigar was offered in a 6 x 50 Toro, but recently a 6 x 60 offering was added. The new Lancero becomes the first limited offering under the Leaf by Oscar brand.
The Reviewers: Need two reviewers who have posted at least 10 database reviews and hold at least Veteran status and have not or are not scheduled for a review this year.
1. nwb (Nathan)
2. Ken Kelley (Ken)
3. SparklePony (John)
4. quickme (Nick)
5. DRuff (Doug)
Due Date: February 25, 2016.
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 Chuck for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :meansmoke:
I would love to be a part of this if you're willing to ship up to the GWN.
Count me in if you please :cigarman:
Gentlemen, I am going to let Chuck chime in and decide on the reviewers as it is his criteria. Good luck to all :bigthumbs:
Well, that was quick!
Looks like I got my five
That was quick. If anybody backs out, I'm here for you.
I guess I need to start getting my 'review' on more actively!
Doug and Nick, you're both in :-)
Shipping Update
Three cigars mailed
DRuff - 9405803699300164897201
NWB - 9405803699300164891209
Sparklepony - 9405803699300164891186
Ken Kelley will go today
Quick Me on Saturday or Monday
Thanks Chuck!!! Extremely excited to have a chance to smoke this stick. I've already booked a spot to smoke it :)
Great bunch of reviewers.Look forword to the reviews. :-)
shipped Ken's USPS 9405803699300165741725
QuoteCfickter - 1/7/2016 11:22 PM
shipped Ken's USPS 9405803699300165741725
Thanks. Chuck. I'm looking forward to this one because I really enjoyed the last review I did of this brand. My favorite size too! :biggrin:
QuoteKen Kelley - 1/8/2016 10:27 AM QuoteCfickter - 1/7/2016 11:22 PM shipped Ken's USPS 9405803699300165741725
Thanks. Chuck. I'm looking forward to this one because I really enjoyed the last review I did of this brand. My favorite size too! :biggrin:
Glad you are in this, looking forward to reading the reviews
QuoteCfickter - 1/7/2016 11:48 PM
QuoteKen Kelley - 1/8/2016 10:27 AM QuoteCfickter - 1/7/2016 11:22 PM shipped Ken's USPS 9405803699300165741725
Thanks. Chuck. I'm looking forward to this one because I really enjoyed the last review I did of this brand. My favorite size too! :biggrin:
Glad you are in this, looking forward to reading the reviewsÂ
Speaking of this very topic...I got a box in the mail today with the subject stick and a hanger on. Both made the trip safely and are in fine shape. Love the shroud on the Leaf and Bean cigar! The hanger on looks interesting. You'll have to fill me on the story on this one!
thought the review date was the end of Feb. I will have this done by tonight or tomorrow at the very latest! Very sorry for the delay. Not a good impression for my first critique.
Quotequickme - 2/23/2016 12:38 AM
thought the review date was the end of Feb. I will have this done by tonight or tomorrow at the very latest! Very sorry for the delay. Not a good impression for my first critique.
Don't worry about it. Sometimes these critiques are like those old 8-hour term papers back in your school days. In fact, part of the fun is making the sponsor squirm a little bit when the reviews are posted in the last few days! :)
Quotequickme - 2/23/2016 12:38 PM
thought the review date was the end of Feb. I will have this done by tonight or tomorrow at the very latest! Very sorry for the delay. Not a good impression for my first critique.
There is no delay so no apology need...you still have 2 days plus today. Happy smokin'
talk about waiting till the last minute! Critique is in.
QuoteKen Kelley - 2/23/2016 12:19 PM Quotequickme - 2/23/2016 12:38 AM thought the review date was the end of Feb. I will have this done by tonight or tomorrow at the very latest! Very sorry for the delay. Not a good impression for my first critique.
Don't worry about it. Sometimes these critiques are like those old 8-hour term papers back in your school days. In fact, part of the fun is making the sponsor squirm a little bit when the reviews are posted in the last few days! :)
HEY! That is me!
QuoteCfickter - 2/24/2016 11:49 PM
QuoteKen Kelley - 2/23/2016 12:19 PM Quotequickme - 2/23/2016 12:38 AM thought the review date was the end of Feb. I will have this done by tonight or tomorrow at the very latest! Very sorry for the delay. Not a good impression for my first critique.
Don't worry about it. Sometimes these critiques are like those old 8-hour term papers back in your school days. In fact, part of the fun is making the sponsor squirm a little bit when the reviews are posted in the last few days! :)
HEY! That is me!
:biggrin:
Hmmmm....can't seem to get to the place where I can submit the critique. We might have a problem here, Houston, because the template is NOT popping up!
I'm on it Ken ... thanks for the heads up.
Quotejunglepete - 2/25/2016 3:14 AM
I'm on it Ken ... thanks for the heads up.
I'll check to see if it's there after a bit, Pete. If I can't get it to come up I'll send you my write up in a PM.
QuoteKen Kelley - 2/25/2016 4:27 PM
Quotejunglepete - 2/25/2016 3:14 AM
I'm on it Ken ... thanks for the heads up.
I'll check to see if it's there after a bit, Pete. If I can't get it to come up I'll send you my write up in a PM.
I sent a PM to the Grand Puba...only he can grant the power of access. I know he was out of town for week and just got back so I am sure it will be addressed very soon. Hold tight :-) in other words, don't send it to me :rolleyes:
Quotejunglepete - 2/25/2016 4:33 AM
QuoteKen Kelley - 2/25/2016 4:27 PM
Quotejunglepete - 2/25/2016 3:14 AM
I'm on it Ken ... thanks for the heads up.
I'll check to see if it's there after a bit, Pete. If I can't get it to come up I'll send you my write up in a PM.
I sent a PM to the Grand Puba...only he can grant the power of access. I know he was out of town for week and just got back so I am sure it will be addressed very soon. Hold tight :-) in other words, don't send it to me :rolleyes:
I'll stand by til further notice....
I see possible mediocre feedback in your future Ken...... :biggrin:
Maybe you should call your great-granddaughter and ask her how to access the template before midnight~! :lmao: :lmao:
OK, I finally found what I was looking for and got the critique entered. For some reason it didn't pop up like it has in the past so I had go find it. Alles gut!
Sorry guys. You should be good now for adding them.
-Paul
QuoteSenorPablo - 2/26/2016 9:59 AM
Sorry guys. You should be good now for adding them.
-Paul
I managed to submit one last night. It appeared in the My Geek Critiques listing so I assume I'm covered.