This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by ninfiction (Brian)
The Cigar: San Cristobal Ovation Decadence (6.5 x 52)
The Specs:
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
The Hype:
San Cristobal is a premium brand patiently blended by legendary cigar-maker, Jose 'Pepin' Garcia in Estelí, Nicaragua, that has earned scores of devoted cigar lovers and top ratings over the years. Ovation is the first limited edition San Cristobal. An exclusive production of 2,000 total boxes is drawn from only the finest and rarest tobaccos grown on Garcia family estates. A dark and lustrous San Andrés Oscuro wrapper emerges from an intensive two-and-a-half-year double fermentation to reveal a full-bodied, captivating richness over a proprietary selection of aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Articulate notes of dark cocoa, wood and leather register with an exquisite potency. The finish reveals sweet hickory aromas and a gratifying aftertaste. Ovation is meticulously rolled in each format, offering a cool, complex draw with an abundance of irresistible flavor. While supplies last, prepare to relish Pepin's most decadent release to date!
Due Date: December 23rd., 2017
The Reviewers:
Active members only please. Reviewers cannot have done a geek critique in October, November, or December of 2017.
Shipping Restrictions: US and Canada
1. headfirst (Gary)
2. jagfandaddy(Hank)
3. ntanner (Neal)
4. Druff (Doug)
5. Vanilla Gorilla (Greg)
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 Brian for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :smoker2:
If you decide to ship out of country,I would be up to the challenge.
:-)
Seeing as how I live in southern California where it's rarely too inclement to smoke I feel duty bound to offer my services for a January critique. I think my last review was spring '17.
I'd be up for this one if you need a smoker :cigarman:
Quoteappollo - 11/11/2017 4:26 PM
If you decide to ship out of country,I would be up to the challenge.
:-)
Absolutely!
Thanks Gary, Kent, and Stephen
I'm game
I will throw my hat in the ring for this one and see what happens.
Looks like we're full! Thanks guys.
And for the record this one is the big one 6.5x52. I understand if anyone wants to change their mind because of the size. San Cristobal Ovation (6.5 x 52, NIC)
My fault for not being clear with Pete.
Appollo (Stephen) did one in October...just sayin' for the criteria record. Let. me know how you want to handle it.
Ditto goes for 05Venturer who did one in November.
Sorry gents, just trying to spread it out to some others equally...however, it is Brian's sponsorship and he has the last word on this.
I just did one in November so that puts me out unless you can't find anyone.
Brian Forgot about the Oct.review.If no one else volunteers pencil me in. :-)
Would love to do this, last critique was September
Add Doug, put Stephen in the on deck circle.
Anyone else want to smoke this dog rocket? Step on up.
bumping for one more reviewer.
Bueller...Bueller....
Have I been back long enough to be considered for the review? If so I'll jump all over this.
Glad to have you Greg.
As soon as Pete updates the list I'll get the cigars out so you guys have ample time to smoke them. Thanks guys!
All updated.
Awesome! Thanks Ninfiction! Looking forward to submitting my review!
Boxes are packed and going in the mail tomorrow...
Gary - 9405803699300534282378
Neal - 9405803699300534282392
Hank - 9405803699300534282385
Greg - LZ977353692US
Doug - 9405803699300534316479
Got mine in the mail today. I will review tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the hitch hikers!
Quotejagfandaddy - 11/18/2017 3:11 PM
Got mine in the mail today. I will review tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the hitch hikers!
Damn that was quick, glad they arrived safe. You do have until Dec 23rd to review but the cigars are almost 2 years old so they should be good to go.
And you're welcome!
Got mine as well. Thanx for the nice escorts also, most appreciated. Will let you know when I turn the review in. Got it nice and early so I will let it get acclimated before I smoke the hell out of it. :cigarman:
Quotentanner - 11/18/2017 3:59 PM
Got mine as well. Thanx for the nice escorts also, most appreciated. Will let you know when I turn the review in. Got it nice and early so I will let it get acclimated before I smoke the hell out of it. :cigarman:
Awesome, Enjoy Neal...and you're also welcome.
Received, thanks for the extras! I'm glad there's time to let her rest, appreciate you getting these out quickly. :bigthumbs:
I'll likely get mine pretty late, but I'll post as soon as it arrives! Anxious to get them into the humi for a bit of a rest before I take off and smoke/review!
You're welcome Gary!
Greg, Looks like the package passed thru Canadian Customs today...according to tracking anyway. Hopefully you'll receive it sooner rather than later.
Quoteninfiction - 11/21/2017 12:29 AM You're welcome Gary! Greg, Looks like the package passed thru Canadian Customs today...according to tracking anyway. Hopefully you'll receive it sooner rather than later.
I saw that last night too, ninfiction! Usually once that happens it's a day or two depending on which part of the border it passed by. Hoping it's here by the end of the week.
Received, thanks for the hitch hikers !!
Arrived today! Thank you for the bonus sticks as well! Cheers, ninfiction. Looking forward to submitting a sponsored review for the first time in 5+ years!
QuoteVanilla Gorilla - 11/21/2017 4:36 PM
Arrived today! Thank you for the bonus sticks as well! Cheers, ninfiction. Looking forward to submitting a sponsored review for the first time in 5+ years!
Damn that was fast, might be a new world record. Enjoy!
QuoteDRuff - 11/21/2017 8:24 AM
Received, thanks for the hitch hikers !!
lol Guess I shouldn't have given you crap this afternoon...
First Reminder: You have just over 3 weeks to complete this critique.
Hey, It's another reminder.
You have a bout 2 weeks to get these in. They are due on the 23rd. No one has posted that they did the critique yet so you guys better get busy.
My review is in. Thank's for letting me participate in this one Brian.
Review is in, thanks for sponsoring this one Brian.
Awesome, Thanks guys!
2 down 3 to go
Critique is in !
I'll have mine in by tomorrow night! Heading out tonight to the Bacchus Lounge in the Hilton Lac Lemay next to our casino here in Aylmer! Looking forward to sitting down with it!
Excellent, Thanks guys!
I have mine in as well
Awesome! Thanks for taking the time guys. I look forward to reading the reviews.
Hey Guys!
Finished my review, silly question....but since i've been gone for awhile I really don't know the answer....who do I send the review to? Do I do it by email or by PM?
Let me know and i'll get it out to you today!
Cheers and thanks again Brian for letting me be a part of this!
Greg, You have to fill it in online. Here's the link:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques
You should see a box where it says "Congrats, You're Geek Critiquer" with another link to click. Then you have to select the cigar and fill in your review.
Let me know if you have problems.
Quoteninfiction - 12/18/2017 1:51 PM Greg, You have to fill it in online. Here's the link: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigrevs;area=critiques You should see a box where it says "Congrats, You're Geek Critiquer" with another link to click. Then you have to select the cigar and fill in your review. Let me know if you have problems.
Ok I seem to be having some trouble then. I don't see the link that says anything like that once I clicked the link you provided. I see my two past Geek Critiques but not the newest one.
Nevermind! I think I found out how to do it thanks to a thread in the forum about finding where to go to submit. I never did see anything that says "congrats you're a reviewer" but I did manage to get to the area where I can submit it. I hope I did it right, if someone could let me know that would be great.
Cheers!
I think JunglePete is the only one that has access to them before they are posted up. You could send him a note and check.
Pete's confirmed that he got it! Cheers!
All the reviews are in gentlemen. Thank you for your participation and timely reviews. Well done. And a big thanks to Brian for sponsoring too. Cheers!
Excellent, Thank you Pete!
Wow, totally forgot about this. Just read through the reviews this morning. Looks like Neal got a dud and the rest of you enjoyed the cigar as much as I do.
I've left feedback for you all. Thanks for taking the time to do the review, all great reviews.
Hey, got to get a lame duck every once in awhile, thanks for letting me in on this one. After reading the other reviews I think I will pick up one at the local shop and give it another go.