This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck)
The Cigar: Black Label Trading Co. Killer Bee Green Hornet (4.5 x 46)
The Specs:
Cigar Reviewed: Black Works Killer Bee Green Hornet
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5 Inches
Ring Gauge: 48
Vitola: Robusto
Release Date: July 25, 2016
The Background/Hype:
In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase "unique premium cigars" produced at the Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The first three releases were the NBK (6 x 46), The Killer Bee (4 1/2 x 46) and Rorschach (5 x 38), all of which shipped in December of that year.
At the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the company launched a new line extension based on the Killer Bee blend named the Green Hornet. The 5 x 48 robusto featured a small piece of candela wrapper covering the foot of the cigar as well as candela strips around the cap and is sold in boxes of 20 for $9.50 each. Blend-wise, the regular production release is covered in an Ecuadorian maduro leaf with candela accents, a Nicaraguan habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, and is rolled at the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory.
"The Green Hornet started as an event only cigar, however after seeing the response from consumers and retailers we knew it had to become a regular release," said Brown in a press release. "The blend is a touch stronger than the Killer Bee to compliment the larger vitola and the closed Candela foot creates a very unique profile from the first puff. The Green Hornet is big, bold, rich and spicy."
Due Date: May 25, 2017
The Reviewers:
Four (4) veteran or higher status reviewers, min 500 points and 10 reviews
One (1) newb (less than 12 months on Geeks), min 100 points and 5 reviews
Must not have done a review in February, April or May.
Canadian Reviewers: Included
1. 05Venturer (Kent)
2. johncw (John)
3. ninfiction (Brian)
4. headfirst (Gary)
5. So Many Sticks (Jeff)
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 initiative in place.
Thanks again to Chuck for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :smoker:
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05 Your in
I'm very interested if you'll have me.
Quotejohncw - 3/20/2017 9:10 PM I'm very interested if you'll have me.
got you your in
Just an FYI, the cigar is listed as Black Works Studio which is an offshoot of Black Label Trading...
That being said, I'll do the review, Kid Montana sent me one last week so you don't even have to ship me the cigar, I can smoke the one I have :shy:
Quoteninfiction - 3/21/2017 7:52 PM
Just an FYI, the cigar is listed as Black Works Studio which is an offshoot of Black Label Trading...
That being said, I'll do the review, Kid Montana sent me one last week so you don't even have to ship me the cigar, I can smoke the one I have :shy:
Per the OP
"In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase "unique premium cigars"
thanks Brian, you ur in, need more veteran and a possible newb.
Come on boys and girls - need two more, looking for a newb also (see rules)
:bump:
I'm up in May, but if, just if, no one signs up I am on the bench ready to play! :biggrin:
With the name killer bee, and the Habano wrapper, I'm not gonna smoke this one, I bet it is a spicy one!
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Quotenirab - 3/22/2017 9:13 PM I'm up in May, but if, just if, no one signs up I am on the bench ready to play! :biggrin:
thanks Brian, will keep that in mind
Haven't done one since last fall, I'm game...
Quote05Venturer - 3/21/2017 9:00 PM
Quoteninfiction - 3/21/2017 7:52 PM
Just an FYI, the cigar is listed as Black Works Studio which is an offshoot of Black Label Trading...
That being said, I'll do the review, Kid Montana sent me one last week so you don't even have to ship me the cigar, I can smoke the one I have :shy:
Per the OP
"In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase "unique premium cigars"
Per the OP: The Cigar: Black Label Trading Co. Killer Bee Green Hornet (4.5 x 46) :moon:
More to my point is that it's listed in the database under Black Works Studio
Quoteheadfirst - 3/23/2017 9:36 AMHaven't done one since last fall, I'm game...
thanks Gary, you're in. Now just need a newb!
Quoteninfiction - 3/23/2017 9:07 AM
Quote05Venturer - 3/21/2017 9:00 PM
Quoteninfiction - 3/21/2017 7:52 PM
Just an FYI, the cigar is listed as Black Works Studio which is an offshoot of Black Label Trading...
That being said, I'll do the review, Kid Montana sent me one last week so you don't even have to ship me the cigar, I can smoke the one I have :shy:
Per the OP
"In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase "unique premium cigars"
Per the OP: The Cigar: Black Label Trading Co. Killer Bee Green Hornet (4.5 x 46) :moon:
More to my point is that it's listed in the database under Black Works Studio
Easy there Snarky, just trying to help :sad: :lmao:
Quote05Venturer - 3/23/2017 9:47 AM
Easy there Snarky, just trying to help :sad: :lmao:
Ahh you know I lov...like you
Need one more :bump:
Hey Chuck, I did a little reconnaissance and So Many Sticks is willing to be the newb for you. He's a little shy of the requirements, but has been posting on the Todays Smoke thread pretty religiously. Thought he may be a good fit for you!
I'd be honored, as a new member, if I could be given the chance to do the review. I may fall a bit short of the normal requirements but I assure you I will submit an honest and timely,well written review. Put me in coach, I'm ready to play! :)
QuoteSo Many Sticks - 3/24/2017 12:26 PM I'd be honored, as a new member, if I could be given the chance to do the review. I may fall a bit short of the normal requirements but I assure you I will submit an honest and timely,well written review. Put me in coach, I'm ready to play! :)
Jeff, would love to have you, thanks for stepping up
Ok have my five, thanks for stepping up
Thanks for giving me the shot:) I Look forward to doing this review and hopefully many more in the future!
So finally getting my act together and getting these shipped out. When I got the first fiver I tried two to see if they were critique worthy. So I needed to replace them, and wouldn't you know Cigar Fed ran out, so it took some time to locate more. thanks for your patience
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Actually planning on smoking it this next weekend, since I have one in hand already and have a busy couple weeks after. Looking forward to it. Thanks Chuck!
Cigar received today. Love the format/description, going to use that the next Geek Critique I sponsor. Thanks Chuck!
Received, and thanks for the big bad bodyguard, one of my favs!
Enjoy the Critique, looking forward to the reviews
I just received the cigars today! Thank you kindly for the bodyguard and I look forward to doing the review! Thanks again for the opportunity and hope you have a great week!
I received mine just before traveling. thank you for the hitchhiker and great description of the GC cigar.
Looks like everyone received their cigars, thanks for letting me know that they arrived. Enjoy the cigar and looking forward to the review. Once the reviews are posted I will leave feedback for everyone
Critique submitted, total yard 'gar :biggrin:
Thanks a bunch Chuck, nice pick. :bigthumbs:
Gary, hanks for getting it in before the deadline, will leave feedback
Interested in see the results, not a cigar within everyone's palette.
Got mine done tonight. Definitely will be interesting to see everyone's opinion. Thanks for letting me smoke it Chuck!
Quoteninfiction - 5/18/2017 10:08 PM Got mine done tonight. Definitely will be interesting to see everyone's opinion. Thanks for letting me smoke it Chuck!
Thanks Brian, appreciate you participating
Critique is in.
Thanks for including me Chuck :bow:
Looking forward to smoking this tonight or tomorrow.
thanks for the reviewers getting their reviews in, still two more out.
Remember these are due on the 25th, this Thursday !
Just submitted my review. Thank you Chuck for the unique cigar.
Quotejohncw - 5/22/2017 11:03 PM Just submitted my review. Thank you Chuck for the unique cigar.
thanks for getting this in on time. four in, one to go
QuoteSo Many Sticks - 5/8/2017 1:49 PMI just received the cigars today! Thank you kindly for the bodyguard and I look forward to doing the review! Thanks again for the opportunity and hope you have a great week!
Jeff, are you on plan to get this in? Due tomorrow
Looks like everyone is in, thanks for participating looking forward to the reviews, will leave feedback for everyone
Awesome, I have a feeling this will be all over the board.
Gentlemen
Great reviews, really appreciate you getting these done and in. For the most part it looks like you enjoyed it. Avg. score of 90 (OK really 89.8)
Left feedback for all of you
Thanks
Chuck