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Title: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: junglepete on 02/17/2017 09:06 AM
This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Gustoff (Justin)

The Cigar: Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG) Rapier (6.5 x 44)

The Hype - The Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades (HHG) cigar line had been in the works for two years before finally being showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The wait was well worth it. The cigars look amazing and are a guaranteed hit.

Viaje Founder Andre Farkas came up with the name for this cigar from the cigar's profile. The name describes a combination of sweetness and strength in the blend, that isn't necessarily a common combination. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro using all Nicaraguan Aganorsa leaf tobacco, shrouded in a dark rich Nicaraguan Criollo wrapper. The Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades are a limited production, small batch release, created in three sizes, all in a Perfecto shape. The Honey and Hand Grenades come packaged in 25-count boxes.

The Reviewers:

Criteria:

1. Must not have done a review in March or April or are slated for one in the future. Must have contributed at least 5 database reviews. Must be a well established member.

2. Will accept one Newbie

Shipping Restrictions: Limited to US addresses.

1. nirab (Brian)
2. Kid Montana (Daniel)
3. Beegerply (Byron)
4. Deener27 (David)
5. jharrisx5 (Jason)

Due date: April 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 Justin for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'  :shooter:
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: nirab on 02/17/2017 09:11 AM
I've done one in February...I'd like to be put on the bench, and called in to review if you need a geek in crunchtime. :biggrin:
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Kid Montana on 02/17/2017 09:12 AM
Sign me up!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Beegerply on 02/17/2017 09:31 AM
I'll help out if needed done one in Jan.  :biggrin:
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Deener27 on 02/17/2017 10:29 AM
I would love to be the noob on this one if possible.

Thanks for setting this up.  Looks like it might be a great one.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: ninfiction on 02/17/2017 10:48 AM
I'm interested to see the results of this one. I've smoked a couple and can't make up my mind on it. I'll think you'll get 5 guys easy so I won't add my name.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: jharrisx5 on 02/17/2017 12:34 PM
Smurf me in, coach...I likes viaje
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: Cfickter on 02/17/2017 01:25 PM
Looks like you are getting a good crew of volunteers, looking forward to reading this one
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique 5 Reviewers Needed
Post by: junglepete on 02/17/2017 01:56 PM
Okay gentlemen, you're in:

1. nirab (Brian)
2. Kid Montana (Daniel)
3. Beegerply (Byron)
4. Deener27 (David)
5. jharrisx5 (Jason)
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 02/17/2017 05:30 PM
The reviewers look like a solid crew! I'll get these in the mail at soonest!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Deener27 on 02/17/2017 06:02 PM
Thanks everybody.  Looking forward to giving this my best.  And a special thanks to Gustoff and Junglepete for their efforts.
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 02/20/2017 08:27 AM
Can't wait for this one thanks for letting me play  :dancing:  :dancing:  :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 02/20/2017 09:20 AM
Glad to have you guys in on this one! I still haven't had one myself... they've been boxed up in the wineador in the for the last couple months just waiting!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 02/20/2017 09:20 AM
Hoping to have them out this week.
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 02/20/2017 12:33 PM
Nice to have some rest on them.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: jharrisx5 on 03/07/2017 12:33 AM
Did these ship? No rush, just want to make sure they didn't go missing...
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: nirab on 03/07/2017 10:56 AM
I haven't seen em yet...but we have time... :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/24/2017 07:35 PM
Its getting kind of late, anybody know when these are going out to the reviewers?
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 03/24/2017 10:15 PM
Be out tomorrow/Monday!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/25/2017 07:35 PM
:bigthumbs:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 03/25/2017 10:30 PM
Yeah. Sorry for the delay and for being so disconnected lately... baby is due in just over a month, so lots more prep... and work has me traveling all over the flipping place lately... but, all is great and fine in the world, and I'll have these beauties out to you fine gents Monday! Happy to be able to give a little back!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 03/27/2017 08:35 AM
:dancing:  :dancing:  :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 03/27/2017 01:03 PM
Tracking #'s!!! Best part of the day when I knew I had a review coming up...
- nirab - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 61
- jharrisx5 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 54
- Beegerply - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 47
- Deener27 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 30
- Kid Montana - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 23
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Deener27 on 03/29/2017 08:50 PM
Got mine.  We are good to go.  

Really looking forward to this one.  

Thanks again for the shot to review.


QuoteGustoff - 3/27/2017  1:03 PM

Tracking #'s!!! Best part of the day when I knew I had a review coming up...
- nirab - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 61
- jharrisx5 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 54
- Beegerply - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 47
- Deener27 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 30
- Kid Montana - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 23
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 03/30/2017 07:17 AM
Got mine last night thanks for the extras very generous of you Justin.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 03/30/2017 04:20 PM
Great to see they're arriving!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/30/2017 07:27 PM
Got mine today, thanks for the hitch hikers Gustoff!  I'll get my review posted the week after next.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: jharrisx5 on 04/01/2017 05:58 PM
Got mines too... Thanks a bunch for the extra smokes
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Deener27 on 04/01/2017 09:11 PM
QuoteDeener27 - 3/29/2017  8:50 PM

Got mine.  We are good to go.  

Really looking forward to this one.  

Thanks again for the shot to review.


QuoteGustoff - 3/27/2017  1:03 PM

Tracking #'s!!! Best part of the day when I knew I had a review coming up...
- nirab - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 61
- jharrisx5 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 54
- Beegerply - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 47
- Deener27 - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 30
- Kid Montana - 9505 5000 2902 7086 0001 23

Since I was the first to respond and get mine (2 days on shipping), I didn't mention the extra's that were thrown in so that other folks would be surprised.

Thanks for the extra's.  There are a few that I have not tried yet and can't wait to.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: nirab on 04/02/2017 12:04 PM
Got mine, will review asap...thanks for the hitchhikers!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/02/2017 09:30 PM
Enjoy everyone! I'm looking forward to all of the reviews!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 04/18/2017 03:27 PM
Review is done thanks Justin for a fine cigar. :biggrin:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/19/2017 10:29 PM
Saturday's the day! 5 day reminder for May reviews!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/20/2017 08:17 AM
Thanks for the update Byron!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Deener27 on 04/20/2017 02:17 PM
Just about done with this one.

Tax season kicked my butt this year.  Should be signed, sealed and delivered in a day or so.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/22/2017 09:52 AM
It's a great weekend to wrap up your May review! (If you happen to be running behind...)
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: jharrisx5 on 04/22/2017 10:07 AM
Daughter is getting married today.... Yeah I'm freaking out a little... Should still be able to get it in on the deadline.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/22/2017 01:11 PM

Quotejharrisx5 - 4/22/2017  2:07 PM  Daughter is getting married today.... Yeah I'm freaking out a little... Should still be able to get it in on the deadline.

 Awesome news! Congrats on some exciting news! Hope it ends up being a seamless event!

Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: nirab on 04/24/2017 06:44 PM
My review is in...just before the deadline! Thanks for letting me play!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Deener27 on 04/24/2017 10:27 PM
In and done.  Thanks again for getting me in on my first critique.  You guys are the best!
Title: RE: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: jharrisx5 on 04/24/2017 11:48 PM
Working on it now!

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/packerjh/6DA6EEE0-F853-4BB9-9546-EFB6B2610848_zpscg3qhg79.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/packerjh/media/6DA6EEE0-F853-4BB9-9546-EFB6B2610848_zpscg3qhg79.jpg.html)
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/25/2017 03:35 PM
Review Status
 
1. nirab (Brian) - Submitted
2. Kid Montana (Daniel) - ?????
3. Beegerply (Byron) - Submitted
4. Deener27 (David) - Submitted
5. jharrisx5 (Jason) - In process
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/25/2017 03:39 PM
Apologies if I missed a status update in the forums... it happens... although I do believe the update is accurate right off the bat!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: jharrisx5 on 04/27/2017 09:10 AM
Mine was submitted same day as the photo posted... Should be good to go
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: junglepete on 04/27/2017 01:16 PM
All the reviews are in on time, thank you gentlemen...and thank you Gustoff for sponsoring and hosting...well done!
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 04/27/2017 04:24 PM
That is great to hear! I'm pumped to read everyone's reviews on these.
Title: Re: May Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Gustoff on 05/01/2017 04:16 PM
Thanks again everyone for a great review! All feedback has been left, and I hope you all enjoyed the opportunity.