This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by appollo (Stephen)
The Cigar: My Father Connecticut Robusto (5.2 x 52)
The Specs:
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
The Hype:
Known by many as the full-bodied master, Jose "Pepin" Garcia strays from the norm in his newest endeavor. And it's no surprise that My Father Connecticut is still damn tasty, despite its much mellower character. A wonderfully blended mellow to medium-bodied beauty that is certainly not lacking in flavor.
Starting from the cold draw, the carefully selected Nicaraguan Corojo 99' binder and Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo long-fillers are noticeable, delivering slightly sweet and earthy nuances. The pristine Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper can be deceiving, having a refined spice lingering throughout. A thoroughly complex cigar, My Father Connecticut secures its spot right alongside the other countless 90+ rated achievements credited to the Garcia family name.
My Father Connecticut received a well-deserved 90-rating noting: "A well-made cigar with a three-seam cap and medium claro wrapper. The easy draw delivers a floral and balanced smoke with hints of chocolate and baking spices."
Due Date: October 25th, 2017
The Reviewers: To be chosen by Stephen
Active members only please.
Shipping Restrictions: US and Canada only please.
1. junglepete (Pete)
2. McBryde (Emerson)
3. Cap10 Morgan (Jeff)
4. 05Venturer (Kent)
5. klamm143(Kevin)
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 Stephen for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :cigarman:
Not sure how the reviewers will be chosen, but if it's random then I'll throw my name in the hat. :biggrin:
While I did a critique in July and know I would usually meet the 3 month gap requirement for this (but don't see the same requirements listed)... I would love to try one of these My Fathers I've heard so much about in the past. But if there is anyone else who hasn't done a critique lately and it is between me or them, I'd gladly step aside.
Ditto.......same here as Jeff said. We are here if you need us.......heck.......we are here even if you don't need us.
Sign me up!
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Peter and Emerson your both in.Kevin and Jeff your at the top of the list.
Jeff and Kevin your both in.
Quoteappollo - 7/20/2017 7:24 AM Jeff and Kevin your both in.
Awesome! Looking forward to it. Thanks!
I would be interested in this if there is a spot available for a noob like me. This was one of the first cigars I tried about a year+ ago when I first got serious about the hobby.....back then I didn't have much of a reference point and I honestly thought it was too spicy for me. I'd be curious to see how it goes a year later now that I like the spice and I have lots of different tastes under my belt
I've been trying a few connies lately and I am a fan of the My Father Line. Would enjoy giving this one a shot.
Quoteappollo - 7/20/2017 7:24 AM Jeff and Kevin your both in.
THANK YOU Sir.........much appreciated.
Your in Kent.That fills it.I will get the sticks out next week.
Quoteappollo - 7/20/2017 7:17 PM
Your in Kent.That fills it.I will get the sticks out next week.
Awesome brother.
Thanks for including me
It all sounds good to go...thanks for the opportunity to review Stephen. :biggrin:
Received mine today with a couple hitchhikers.
Thanks Stephen :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Glad they made it .Enjoy.
Got mine today as well.......nice packing...lol...had to hire a crew to cut thru all the packing...lol........THANKS For The BODYGUARDS....
Yea sometimes I go that little extra.Glad they made enjoy.The Camacho are older stock that aren't available anymore.Enjoy :-)
Got mine today...along with a couple of great piggy-backers. Both those cigars were on my list to try but I just never got around to it. Looking forward to the review cigar as well. Thanks Stephen, well done!
Glad they made it .I was worried a little by the hurricane.Enjoy the sticks. :-)
I got mine in yesterday Stephen! Thanks for the hitchikers! Looking forward to this one!
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Glad they made it Emerson.Enjoy. :-)
Everybody now has their review stick.Had a small hiccup Capt.Morgans but everyone is now good to go.Enjoy brothers. :biggrin:
Yup, just came on here to say thanks again! Stephen is a true Geek! Original package got lost in the mail. I offered to just go buy a stick to review... no sense in him having to put out twice. He had a new package shipped before I could blink. Arrived safely today with 2 sticks I've been wanting to try. :thanx:
:bigthumbs: :bigthumbs:
Critique is in
Thanks again apollo :biggrin:
Quote05Venturer - 10/20/2017 1:37 PM
Critique is in
Thanks again apollo :biggrin:
Your welcome sir.I hope you enjoyed it.
Just a reminder gents that the time is closing in on getting the reviews in. :-)
Mine is in, thanks for the opportunity to smoke this one Stephen!
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smoking mine tonight...thanks! :biggrin:
I wanted to wait until last minute to give it some rest after getting it late, then guess what? Things got busy around here this week, lol. But I will most definitely have it in on time. I may just wait until very last minute though, because I will be home on Wednesday and will be able to relax,enjoy it more, and give it the most attention.
Critique is in...............Thank You Stephen for letting me participate.
Stay safe folks - have a smoke and "bottom's up'............CLANK.
Critique is in. Thanks for much for letting me play! This cigar was an eye opener for me!
Thanks to everyone for getting the reviews in.Very interested in reading them.
QuoteCap10_Morgan - 10/24/2017 11:49 PM
Critique is in. Thanks for much for letting me play! This cigar was an eye opener for me!
Sounds like you enjoyed it.Glad it was something different.
Quoteappollo - 10/25/2017 7:59 AM QuoteCap10_Morgan - 10/24/2017 11:49 PM Critique is in. Thanks for much for letting me play! This cigar was an eye opener for me!
Sounds like you enjoyed it.Glad it was something different.
OR it could have opened my eyes that I don't always like Don Pepin? You'll just have to wait and see, lol.
QuoteCap10_Morgan - 10/24/2017 11:49 PM
Critique is in. Thanks for much for letting me play! This cigar was an eye opener for me!
True enough :-)