This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by 05Venturer (Kent)
The Cigar: Sum Kral Red Knight Robusto 5 x 50
The Hype - A heavy aroma coupled with complex flavors grasps the smoker's attention from the very first draw to the final whispered puff. This Robusto will leave you in awe and transcending your very surroundings. Like many who make the crossover from cigar consumer to cigar maker, Riste Risteski found himself disappointed by the majority of cigars on the market, many of which happened to be Cuban. So he did something about it: started a brand called Jas Sum Kral.
Translated from Macedonian, the name means "I am king," something which he describes as an easy choice given his Macedonian heritage and being "large in stature and personality." But more than just create a brand and let someone else do the blending, he wanted to be as hands-on as possible, and after doing his due diligence on which factory would be right for him, partnered with Noel Rojas and his New Order of the Ages (NOA) factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Risteski sought out to make a cigar that kept the better aspects of Cuban profiles, while also adding his own spin on the flavor and presentation. The first cigar to be released is the Red Knight, which had been sold on the Jas Sum Kral website before hitting stores.
The Reviewers:
Criteria: Must have done 5 Reviews in the past. Also must not have done a review in January or February or are slated for one in the future.
Shipping Restrictions: Limited to US addresses.
1. ntanner (Neal)
2. Rebecca Silverwolf (Rebbeca)
3. millarddj (Dan)
4. StogieDad (Michael)
5. Druff (Doug)
Due date: February 25, 2017
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 Kent for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :smoker:
Unfortunately just did the Roma Craft one, so will defer to others, BUT?
I just did the Feb GC or I'd be tossing my name in the hat...been wanting to try these for a while...jump on it geeks!! :biggrin:
I haven't done any this year so I will volunteer if you will have me.
"Criteria: Must have done 5 Reviews in the past. (Please ask Kent to Clarify)"
I would like the reviewers for this Critique to be Geeks who have put forth the time and effort to review a handful of cigars in the past and posted on Geeks and (to be honest) not just looking for a free smoke. :biggrin:
Slot numero uno goes to Neil
Smoking the February Geek Critique now or I would be all over this one. Step up Geeks!
Be interested in the reviews on this one. :-)
Thanx Kent, really looking forward to trying this one.
Haven't done a critique for awhile. I'm in if you'll have me.
This one sounds interesting. I'd give it a shot - as long as by "reviews" you mean any, and not just Geek Critiques.
Rebecca & Dan you are both in
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It's been a while, I would be glad to contribute Kent.
Your in Michael :thumbsup:
1 spot remains
Kent?
Doug fills this one up.
Thanks for the interest ladies and gentlemen. :cool:
These will go out next week via USPS to give you all some time to let them rest a bit before reviewing.
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I can't wait to see the critiques on this! Such an awesome cigar!
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I see USPS raised the price on small flat rates yet AGAIN
Don (aka Stamp Bastid) needs to back off the OT
Everyone should see their cigars for this within the next few days.
All went out today. If you don't for some reason let me know ASAP :thumbsup:
Will be watching for it. Thanx again Kent for including me in this one.
1. ntanner - 9405503699300479707591
2. Rebecca Silverwolf - 9405503699300479707607
3. millarddj - 9405503699300479707508
4. StogieDad - 9405503699300479707546
5. Druff - 9405503699300479707485
Everyone should have these by Friday
Got mine today! Thanks for the tagalongs and quick shipping!
Mine has arrived as well. Thanx for the extras as well Kent.
Package received today, thanks for the hitchhikers !
Got it brother, thanks for the hitchers!
I just wanted to say, I enjoy this site very much. I have been a cigar smoker, on and off for the last 30 or so years now. I get a great deal of insight from the database and enjoy reading your members post. I just hope one of these days, I get enough of balls to post one myself one of these days. Keep up the good work.
Sorry it took so long for me to post, but my critique cigar has arrived as well. Thanks for the extras!
Critique is in !
Smoking and submitting mine today. Thanks, Kent, you know how to pick 'em!
Little over a week to get the rest of these in if you haven't yet. :thumbsup:
My review is in. Thanx for letting me in on this one Kent.
Final Friendly reminder
5 days to get these reviews in :biggrin:
3 down, two to go :-)
Mine will be smoked probably tomorrow and in on time, I promise!
Word has it that all critiques were in and on time. Thanks Geeks.
Really looking forward to see what you all thought of one of my current favorite smokes.
Think I'll have one :thumbsup:
So everybody got the spice kick from the start, eh?!
Good smoke Kent, thanks for having me. Enjoyed it and some nice reviews folks.
PS, don't forget to leave Kent good feedback for the smokes if you haven't done so already!
QuoteStogieDad - 3/2/2017 10:02 AM
PS, don't forget to leave Kent good feedback for the smokes if you haven't done so already!
Hear, hear! Thanks again for your generosity, Kent. :biggrin: