Just got back from a week long fishing trip during which I smoked a couple cigars that were provided by Geeks and it go me thinking. I ran this exact contest last year and figured WTF let's do it again. I copied the following from my contest last year, it worked well so we'll do it exactly the same way.
Here's the deal, smoke a cigar that another Geek(member of this forum) has given you (via bomb, trade, contest winnings, whatever), complete a review for the cigar, post here with the cigar name and the Geek's name the gave it to you and you're entered. Easy right? Yep, that's it. Smoke, type, win cigars.
The nitty gritty:
1) This contest will run for a month: Saturday June 10th thru Monday July 10th (Midnight Central Standard Time...or around there)
2) You must be of veteran status by the end of the contest, I assume if you've been here long enough to have received cigars from another geek you'll have your 60 days in without issue by July...and if you don't have 100 posts, get to it.
3) The Geek that provided the cigar must be a member of Cigar Geeks.
4) You must complete a review for said cigar in the database.
5) You must post in this thread by the deadline which cigar you reviewed and who gave it to you, minimum....if you want to acknowledge your undying love for said Geek, that's your choice.
6) Multiple cigars may be smoked and reviewed, limit of 5...but smoke em anyway, someone gave them to you for that purpose.
7) Random generator will be used to determine the winner, each cigar reviewed and posted in this thread is worth 1 entry, you may enter up to 5.
The winner will receive a handsome fiver from me...one of which will be a recently re-released Warped Skyflower...and probably 4 dog rockets.
*I reserve the right to modify the rules of this contest at any time and my say is final.
**No purchase required, alternate entry may be made by sending a postcard(to my mailbox), arriving no later than the contest deadline.
Any questions? No? Good, go forth and smoke those gifted cigars! :dancing:
The winner is biggsy16 - Rich, Congrats!
This was a great idea, I'm game! :dancing:
Great idaa Brian. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the contest - good luck to all who enter.
This was an enjoyable contest last year. Thanks for bringing it back.
I'll kick this off: I just enjoyed a Tatuaje Monster Series JV-13 (Jason) that Rob (sar127) bombed me with at the end of 2016.
Thanks for the contest again this year, Brian! :thumbsup:
QuoteBrlesq - 6/10/2017 7:37 PM
I'll kick this off: I just enjoyed a Tatuaje Monster Series JV-13 (Jason) that Rob (sar127) bombed me with at the end of 2016.
Thanks for the contest again this year, Brian! :thumbsup:
And we're off!
Apparently I am WINNING!
Took a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully to enjoy on the golf course this morning, recently given to me by Dave (Deener27) as part of the Indy 500 prize pack. Great morning smoke! Thanks Dave!
Smoked a Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente Corona Gordo Given to by none other Then Brian {Ninfiction] in the birthday pass.Thank you very much sir.
Quoteappollo - 6/11/2017 6:32 PM
Smoked a Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente Corona Gordo Given to by none other Then Brian {Ninfiction] in the birthday pass.Thank you very much sir.
Don't forget to do a quick review. Hope you enjoyed it, one of my favorites.
Entry 1 - Alec Bradley Tempus Centuria Maduro (7 x 49, HON) sent to me from Vroomp (Brad Longanecker) 4/2017 - winning Masters Golf Geek Contest.
Cabaiguan Guapos RX Maduro from sar127. Thanks, brother! Great smoke and really enjoyed during tonight's herf. Honestly wish I would have smoked it by myself and not on the herf to give it it's full attention, but it was great from start to finish!
The list is started, still plenty of time to get those cigars smoked and reviewed!
To the top, come on guys, I know you're all smoking.
Cool contest! I've been having trouble selecting cigars to smoke so now I know what to reach for. I can think of at least 20 cigars that I still have from various geeks.
Smoking an Oliva MB2 (master blends 2) torpedo from one of NWB(Nate) famous MMAO sales some years back. Very smooth with a touch of sweet on the retro. Pairing with a Leinekugels Canoe paddler.
Siglo, sent to me in a huge bomb from the late great Dogman (Loren),really mild but well constructed, can be had for a good price a great mid day light cigar.Semi sweet with a little cedar.
Don't forget to leave reviews in the database guys. Doesn't have to be a book but I do check to make sure there is something.
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura thanks to Kent. Loving this smoke so far, Kent and glad I was able to enjoy while on a herf with you tonight!
Smoked A MF La Antiguedad Robusto recieved from Trent(Tjm0831) in a mini PIF.Real nice stick.Thank you very much.
I'm in! I chose a La Gloria Cubana I received in trade from nirab.
Ramon. Bueno the project gifted by Millarddj( Daniel). These babies always have a spot in my humi.
Montecristo (Cuban) No. 2 from shakinghorizons (Collin), while watching 24 hr Le Mans. Thanks, brother! Always wanted to smoke a Monte #2.
Just smoked a fantastic Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie Ratzilla given to me by fellow Geek Joe Lala.
Thank to Joe for the smoke and Brian for the contest :dancing:
Smokes a Padron 1964 Anniversary Monarca Maduro I recieved from Paul in the secret santa pass two years ao .Great smoke Paul thank you very much.
Smoked a xiphos pantella blended by Brad (Vroomp) . Nice thick creamy smoke with a touch of spice. Perfect stick for a busy fathers day.
A. Flores (by Pinar del Rio) Serie Privada Capa Habano SP52 Robusto given to me by millarddj.
Still happening. If you're smoking those cigars given to you add a quick review and post it here.
Emilio AF Suave Churchill from Collin (shakinghorizons). Perfect cigar for watching baseball while the wife was at her spa day. Thanks for MY spa day, Collin!
Smoked my first Opus X today.It was a Opus X Angles Share Corna Gorda.supplied by Brian[Bstessi] .Thanks very much brother it was one great smoke. :thumbsup:
18 entries so far. There are a couple that didn't include a review in the database, if that's you, you should fix that. I'm not going to babysit, but I am keeping a list in order to select a winner.
Keep it up guys!
Entry 2............Just smoked a H. Upmann Media Noche Robusto from Mike Casey - OAG PIF (04/2017)
Entry 3...........Partagas 1845 Series Robusto 5.5 X 49..........from Brad Longanecker (Vroomp) for Golf Geeks Master's Contest 2017.
Don't forget the reviews...
5th and final entry: Partagas Black Label Colossal from a local meetup with jagfandaddy. Hank, that was one of the tastiest smokes I've ever had. Salty as hell, but that's not a bad thing. Tasted like a giant slab of salted beef. Thanks, brother! New cigar added to my wishlist.
On the 23rd I had an Illusione Haut 10 gifted by either ninfiction (Brian) or sar127 (Rob). Both sent me one and I forgot to mark. So I thank both of you!
QuoteCap10_Morgan - 6/28/2017 11:54 PM
5th and final entry: Partagas Black Label Colossal from a local meetup with jagfandaddy. Hank, that was one of the tastiest smokes I've ever had. Salty as hell, but that's not a bad thing. Tasted like a giant slab of salted beef. Thanks, brother! New cigar added to my wishlist.
You're welcome. That is one of my favorites too
Enjoyed a Jas Sum Kral Zlatno Sonce Robusto given to me by Kent (05Venturer). Great cigar!
Smoked A Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Turbo supplied to from Trent in a PIF.This was the stick I selected to smoke for Canada's birthday.Great stick.Thanks a ton Trent. :biggrin:
Liga pravida #9 from Daniel (Millarddj) creamy dark coffee bean profile with a hint of dried current. Excellent stick
5 days left to get your cigars smoked and reviewed in the database.
Entry #4..........Camacho Criollo Robusto given to me by McBryde (Emerson) for the July 2017 Geek Critique.
Entry #5...............Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Robusto Grande - received from (Vroomp) Brad Longanecker - 2017 Master's Golf Geek Contest.
Thanks Brian - for sponsoring the contest.
PS - I'm still tying to "HEX" your team.
Last day/night to smoke those gifted cigars and submit your reviews. Winner will be selected randomly and a fiver shipped out this week.
Great job guys, we had 27 entries.
It all came down to the random generator machine and the Geek chosen was biggsy16. Congrats Rich! I'll get a box packed up tonight and hopefully it has a quick safe trip to the GWN.
Congrats Rich.Nice to see a fellow brother from the GWN win. :-)
Way to go Rich..............Enjoy the sticks & post pics...... (when you get them of course).
Good going Rich!!!! Enjoy the fiver
Congrats, Rich!
Thanks again for the generous contest, Brian! :bigthumbs:
Box is currently working it's way thru customs, hopefully it arrives later this week.
WITH those folks - you just never know........there maybe some TSA dudes jacked back in a terminal somewhere enjoying those sticks.........LMAO.
Did not know I won until I saw the nice package on my doorstep, Brian all I can say is thanks I have had a s**tty month with selling and emptying our family home of 50 years.The is a really awesome gesture and welcome surprise.Thanks again.
Can we see a picture. :-)
Quoteappollo - 7/19/2017 8:58 PM Can we see a picture. :-)
What Selma hayek in a tight sweater or my winnings, will upload when I get home.
Glad to hear they arrived, always a bit of worry waiting to see if a box makes it across without it getting dinged.
Quotebiggsy16 - 7/19/2017 9:02 PM
Quoteappollo - 7/19/2017 8:58 PM Can we see a picture. :-)
What Selma hayek in a tight sweater or my winnings, will upload when I get home.
Both will be fine. :biggrin: