Cigar Geeks

I've run this at various points the last 2 years and figured it's time to do it again.

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 that 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 April 28th thru Monday May 28th (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 May...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 2016 Opus X 20 Years Celebration Power of the Dream ...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!


Entries:
05Venturer - 5
Stogiedad - 3
appollo - 2
Deener27 - 2
Headfirst - 1
Cap10_Morgan - 4
tfkirk - 1
silverstix - 2

I take it that I am DQ'd from this one, right?   :biggrin:

I did see this one last year but didn't get in on it.  Great contest.  Looking forward to it.

Glad to see this back!

Are there rules?

mmmmm dog rockets  :dancing:

QuoteDeener27 - 4/27/2018  9:34 AM

I take it that I am DQ'd from this one, right?   :biggrin:

I did see this one last year but didn't get in on it.  Great contest.  Looking forward to it.

I dare you to win...4 dog rockets for sure if you do!

QuoteCfickter - 4/27/2018  9:36 AM

Glad to see this back!

Are there rules?

Rules: The postcard must be received by midnight on the 28th

Thanks for bringing this back, I've been very lazy about posting reviews anymore.

Quoteheadfirst - 4/27/2018  10:22 AM

Thanks for bringing this back, I've been very lazy about posting reviews anymore.

Me too. Doesn't even require all that much but I just never do it.

Quoteninfiction - 4/27/2018  10:16 AM

QuoteDeener27 - 4/27/2018  9:34 AM

I take it that I am DQ'd from this one, right?   :biggrin:

I did see this one last year but didn't get in on it.  Great contest.  Looking forward to it.

I dare you to win...4 dog rockets for sure if you do!

Challenge accepted.

Quoteninfiction - 4/27/2018  2:18 PM

QuoteCfickter - 4/27/2018  9:36 AM

Glad to see this back!

Are there rules?

Rules: The postcard must be received by midnight on the 28th

Please explain the rules for the postcard?

Game on!!!!!

This is live. Thought maybe we'd get a couple entries this weekend...slackers

Perdomo Lot 23 courtesy our Chief Enabler Bruce

Reviewed by: 05Venturer   4/29/2018 11:22:37 AM
Rating: 4 Star Rating
wrapper medium brown with slight variations in color. I have smoked several of these and always enjoy them. Notes of leather and some spices. Draw was spot on with zero soft spots. only problem encountered was a slight wrapper crack when I removed the band but didn't cause much of a problem as I was still able to smoke it to the nub. Not a fantastic cigar but definitely worth a shot. I smoke a few of these a year.

Thanks to Bruce for sending me another of these since his wife doesn't like the smell of this cigar. :-)

Got you, thanks Kent!

Quote05Venturer - 4/29/2018  12:23 PM

Perdomo Lot 23 courtesy our Chief Enabler Bruce

Reviewed by: 05Venturer   4/29/2018 11:22:37 AM
Rating: 4 Star Rating
wrapper medium brown with slight variations in color. I have smoked several of these and always enjoy them. Notes of leather and some spices. Draw was spot on with zero soft spots. only problem encountered was a slight wrapper crack when I removed the band but didn't cause much of a problem as I was still able to smoke it to the nub. Not a fantastic cigar but definitely worth a shot. I smoke a few of these a year.

Thanks to Bruce for sending me another of these since his wife doesn't like the smell of this cigar. :-)

If Mamma ain't happy, then nobody's happy!  :biggrin:

Perdomo Special Craft Series Amber Epicure, courtesy the contest sponsor ninfiction

Reviewed by: 05Venturer   4/29/2018 10:46:21 PM
Rating: 4 Star Rating
Another quality Perdomo cigar, I am a fan of quite a few and this is no exception. Medium Brown wrapper with a HUGE band covering most of the cigar that once removed shows a great looking roll. Takes a straight cut great and draw is spot on as most Perdomos for me. Paired this on with a tasty IPA and it didn't disappoint, oak, leather, spice and tobacco are what I get out of the cigar. Starts out medium and quickly moves to medium/full within the first inch or so. Pick one up and give it a shot.
Thanks to Brian (ninfiction) for this smoke.

Got you down again Kent.

How many postcards can I send:  :biggrin:

QuoteStogieDad - 4/30/2018  10:16 AM

How many postcards can I send:  :biggrin:

5 postcards for 5 entries. I prefer postcards of bikini clad women  :biggrin:

Awesome.  Enjoyed reading all the reviews last year.  Thanks for the contest!

I reviewed a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Cedros Deluxe No. 2 from a long last brother Rbrushaber.  He hasn't logged on since 2015, so that tells you how long ago he put this one in a pass I think.  Wherever you are Roger, I appreciate the smoke.

Got you Michael, thanks for taking the time!

This needs more action...

Liga Privada #9 Belicoso that I got from Gary Ducan in a great deal.Review is up.I have to give Kent a little competition.

Got it Stephen, Thanks!

I reviewed the Cigar Federation Color Project Ligero by Mornin.  Got this cigar from Bruce last year and decided to give it a whirl on a virtual herf last night.

Thanks for a great contest!

Got you down, now stop beating my scores in the arcade

Quoteninfiction - 5/8/2018  2:04 PM

Got you down, now stop beating my scores in the arcade

Thanks for the entry and the great contest!  First year that I am doing this and I gotta say, it is a ton of fun.

Can you hear the footsteps in the arcade kitchen???

Got one more up from Cfickter that was very good.  Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos.

QuoteDeener27 - 5/8/2018  2:28 PM

Got one more up from Cfickter that was very good.  Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos.

Got it. Glad you're enjoying it and you do great reviews. I appreciate that you're taking a little extra time on them.

AF Hemingway Between The Lines from my favorite Santa RDF.

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteno Robusto Extra from Appollo. Thanks for the spicy little number!

Got you both down. Thanks guys!

Bolivar Royal Coronas from Shakinghorizons.  Wow....just wow, man!

QuoteCap10_Morgan - 5/13/2018  4:16 PM

Bolivar Royal Coronas from Shakinghorizons.  Wow....just wow, man!

:bigthumbs:

Smoked a Reinado Cigar Geeks Ltd.Edt.supplied to me by Brian[Nirab].Thanks brother good stick.

Reviewed a RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance EC XVIII The Faith I got from ShakingHorizons over 4 years ago!  Still very good!

Thanks guys!

Little less than 2 weeks left. Would be awesome if a few more people jumped in.

Got a couple nice ones in the humi but they are big sticks and I haven't had the time to sit down and enjoy a big toro....will try this weekend!

QuoteCap10_Morgan - 5/13/2018  3:16 PM

Bolivar Royal Coronas from Shakinghorizons.  Wow....just wow, man!

They sure are tasty with a couple years on them! Glad you enjoyed it!

just reviewed a Mi Barrio El Acere that I got from Toby :thumbsup:

Got it!

In and reviewed an A.J. Fernandez New World (Nicaraguan wrapper) Gobernador gifted by Gary (headfirst) Thanks Gary.

Got you down!

Great reviews guys keep em coming!

Quotetfkirk - 5/16/2018  9:09 PM


In and reviewed an A.J. Fernandez New World (Nicaraguan wrapper) Gobernador gifted by Gary (headfirst) Thanks Gary.

 :thumbsup:

Just finished up a review for the Illusione Ultra OP No. 4 given to me by Dan aka Kid Montana

Quote05Venturer - 5/20/2018  7:10 PM

Just finished up a review for the Illusione Ultra OP No. 4 given to me by Dan aka Kid Montana

Got you down brother!


Only 8 days to go, the more entries the better. Keep em coming!

Just smoked a La Palina Red Label Petit Lancero given to me by bstessl almost a year ago to the day.  I must have known I was going to enjoy this one so much and saved it for so long.  Thanks, Brian!

Got it! Thanks!

Just reviewed the Illusione MJ12 which I received from Johncw for the Birthday Bomb

QuoteSilverstix - 5/22/2018  7:31 AM

Just reviewed the Illusione MJ12 which I received from Johncw for the Birthday Bomb

Great cigar, great review!

Smoked and reviewed a Southern Draw Quick Draw Habano that nirab gifted me a bit back.  Quite tasty!

Excellent, thanks Michael

**No purchase required, alternate entry may be made by sending a postcard(to my mailbox), arriving no later than the contest deadline.

Incoming  :biggrin:

Just reviewed an Illusione Ultra that I got from MusicCity!

Got it Tom, great review!

Today and tomorrow are it. Smoke and review if you got em.

Smoked a Dapper Cubo Claro (Connecticut) Gordo thanks to sar127.

Got you Jeff.

Alright guys this is done. I'll do the whole random number thing tonight when I get home from work and get some cigars shipped out tomorrow to the winner.

Thanks to those that participated and good luck!

Received one slightly delayed entry via the USPS this afternoon. Since yesterday had no mail service and I haven't selected a winner yet Kent will get an entry for this postcard he sent me from his trip last week. Very cool!

The post office can't even get a postcard from point A to point B without fcking it up though....sad

And the winner is silverstix - Tom! Congrats Tom, I'll get your fiver in the mail tomorrow.

The winner was selected via random number on Random.org. I randomly assigned numbers to each person's entry via Excel and Random.org selected the winning number.

Holy moly!!! Wow I never win stuff like this, or anything really haha, thanks Brian!!

This was a really cool idea. I've had the pleasure of interacting with some really generous people, it would be great if some of you guys lived in the NYC area to meet up for a smoke

QuoteSilverstix - 5/29/2018  8:24 PM

Holy moly!!! Wow I never win stuff like this, or anything really haha, thanks Brian!!

This was a really cool idea. I've had the pleasure of interacting with some really generous people, it would be great if some of you guys lived in the NYC area to meet up for a smoke

Don't thank me yet...wait until you see those dog rockets!

Congrats Tom!  Enjoy the dog rockets, lol.  And thanks again for the contest, Brian.

Tom, you better reinforce that mailbox, I've seen what Brian calls "dog rockets"!  Congrats! :bigthumbs:

New mailbox:

(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/107085-3B05913E-2546-4A41-8120-424A012F5463.jpg)

lol they are in the mail. Hopefully you have them by Friday or Saturday.

Thanks again Brian.  I will post up a little brag when they arrive!

Congrats Tom, and Brian thanks for the contest. GREAT

Brian - what can I say man, you really sent me some great cigars and I can't thank you enough! When I get to the office on Monday I'll post a pic, but for now I'll just say that if you have any more dog rockets like that and you wanna get rid of them, you have my address!!!

Congrats Tom. :-)

QuoteSilverstix - 6/2/2018  7:00 PM

Brian - what can I say man, you really sent me some great cigars and I can't thank you enough! When I get to the office on Monday I'll post a pic, but for now I'll just say that if you have any more dog rockets like that and you wanna get rid of them, you have my address!!!

Glad they arrived safely. Enjoy!  :biggrin:

Alright boys, time to brag a little - here are the winnings from the contest, some real dog rockets

(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/107085-5E93D424-C500-4BE1-9EF7-A4ACA4727D44.jpg) 

(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/107085-782055F9-8DE1-4D9E-9116-A41B45BBAA1F.jpg) 

congrats on the win, that Opus is outstanding

:-0

Now that's what I call a good selection of dog rockets. :biggrin: Well done .

:-0 Wow!

Geez Brian, you could have given him at least one good stick......:biggrin: