This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by 05Venturer (Kent)
The Cigar: Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez Toro (6.2 x 52)
The Specs:
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican
The Hype:
Montecristo. Groupo de Maestros. Though it may sound like an off-beat Spanish boy band, the Groupo de Maestros is the name of the blending geniuses behind many of Montecristo's best blends. Combining for hundreds of years of tobacco experience, the Groupo de Maestros are more than capable of delivering a mind-alteringly good blend, and the Cuban-esque Pilotico really drives that point home.
Handmade in Nicaragua, the Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez honors a man who changed the world of tobacco twice-over. You may have not heard his name, but Pepe Mendez is responsible for getting better consistency and cleaner flavors out of tobacco for years. An Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper brings around leather, caramel, and walnut. While it does come with a high-price tag, Pilotico Pepe Mendez is one of the best releases this year, and I highly recommend you grab some for a special occasion.
Due Date: February 25th., 2017
The Reviewers:
Active members only please. Reviewers cannot have done a geek critique in January or February 2018 or be scheduled for one in April 2018.
Three Veterans and two Newbs will be chosen via a random number generator.
Shipping Restrictions: To be determined
1. shakinghorizons (Colin)
2. bstessl (Brian)
3. Deener27 (David)
4. freakydeakydutchman (Steve)
5. McBryde (Emerson)
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 Kent for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :meansmoke:
I'm in if you'll have me!
I will give everyone about a week to put their name in this thread to be considered.
Then will do 2 random number generators, 1 for Vets or better and one for those below veteran status.
( FYI, the OP should read 3 vets and 2 newbs, not 3 of each)
Let me know in this thread if you are interested. :thumbsup:
If I'm not selected for April, I'd like to get in on this, not sure when that ends though
Put my name in the mix.
Quotebstessl - 1/16/2018 11:32 PM
If I'm not selected for April, I'd like to get in on this, not sure when that ends though
I was thinking the same thing. I'm with Brian...would love to have an opportunity for an early year critique. I'd be in if not selected for April.
For those on the fence about the March/April GC lotto's, If you make it into Kent's March review, in all fairness you will not be eligible for the April review. Hey, it is a lotto so chances are good for one or the other and good luck to all of you
:bigthumbs:
QuoteDonM - 1/17/2018 2:07 PM
For those on the fence about the March/April GC lotto's, If you make it into Kent's March review, in all fairness you will not be eligible for the April review. Hey, it is a lotto so chances are good for one or the other and good luck to all of you
:bigthumbs:
With my luck, I would get skunked on both :lmao:
I just enjoy cigars and being incredibly critical of everything. So this just melds those into a neat little package.
If you don't play the lotto you can't win...........just saying!
My Birthday is in March so if you will have me.. I will toss my hat in this ring
Add me to the "play lucky cigar lotto" list please.........
:bump: for the weekend crowd.
I'm gonna keep this open thru Monday, then run the number generator to pick the lotto winners and try to get the cigars shipped by end of next week.
:bump: thru the weekend.
:bump:
Last day to get in the lotto
Would love to but doing Apirl's
I'd love to do this one if you'll have me in the pool Kent.
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Ran a number sequencer tonight and here are the winners
shakinghorizons
bstessl
Deener27
freakydeakydutchman
McBryde
I will get the cigars out later this week or early next at the latest. Thanks for the interest :thumbsup:
Thanks for the opportunity to do a review for Kent!
Awesome - thank you sir!
Thanks for the random pick Kent!
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Thanks Kent!
AWESOME thank you sir!
Packages are heading out today via usps.
Inbound package received.
Thanks for the opportunity to review this one and for the hitchers. Much appreciated!
I got my same package in the mail today as well. Thank you very much for the hitch hikers as well, only one of them I have tried!
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Mine just got placed in my hand.. Thanks For the extras..cant wait till I get to try them
Package received, thanks for everything Kent!
Friendly reminder these are due in less than 2 weeks :biggrin:
PM incoming :cry:
had mine last night will be letting you know very soon..
Mine is on deck either tonight or tomorrow.
Can't wait to smoke this one.
Couple days left fellas
Quote05Venturer - 2/23/2018 8:33 PM
Couple days left fellas
Do you want me to post a "First 3rd" review?
Quoteshakinghorizons - 2/23/2018 10:22 PM
Quote05Venturer - 2/23/2018 8:33 PM
Couple days left fellas
Do you want me to post a "First 3rd" review?
Yup, need honest reviews
Made the Deadline!
Mine is..sorry for the delay, 3 day karate tourney and my flight got dalayed last night.
Still missing one by freaky
I Sent it is ..it didnt go though?
Quotefreakydeakydutchman - 3/2/2018 3:59 AM
I Sent it is ..it didnt go though?
Where did you send it? It is still not received.