This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck)
The Cigar:Roma Craft (CroMagnon) Aquitaine Atlatl (7.0 x 38)
The Specs:
Country Manufactured: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tobacco NicaSueno
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaragua
The Hype:
The Aquitaine contains the same long-filler, full-bodied blend found in the US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapped CroMagnon, including its unique Cameroon binder, but the Aquitaine diverges from the original CroMagnon with its beautiful Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper selected from the best tobacco the guys at RoMa Craft Tobac could find.
This eighth and ninth priming ligero leaf is thick, oily and has the most amazing texture. The filler tobaccos are made up from three separate growing regions in Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega and a small farm north of Esteli on the Honduran border. The use of these diverse tobaccos delivers the precise deep and rich tobacco flavors that RoMa Craft wanted to present in this exquisite blend.
Due Date: July 25th., 2018
Shipping Restrictions: US addresses only.
The Reviewers:
The last two spots are first come first served. Veteran or plus status. Must not have done a Geek Critique review in May, June or July. MUST be an active member.
1. Deener27 (David)
2. 05Venterur (Kent)
3. bstessel (Brian)
4. ntanner (Neal)
5. shakinghorizons (Colin)
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 Chuck for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin' :smoker2:
I will throw my hat in the ring for this one.
Quotentanner - 6/22/2018 10:24 PM I will throw my hat in the ring for this one.
Neal I take your offer. One more slot
Thanks Chuck, looking forward to trying this one.
I'm down if you'll have me!
thanks chuck
Great Colin your #5
Pete, add Colin please
Ok have the fab five, thanks guys for stepping up
Cigars should go out Monday
Will post the tracking numbers
Thanks Chuck!
Thanks!!
Thanks for having me Chuck. Looking forward to this one!
Guys, sorry running a little later than I promised, crazy week here.
Here are the tracking numbers, going out today, should still have over 3 weeks for rest and review.
David - 9405803699300658409545
Kent - 9405803699300658409552
Brian – 9405803699300658409569
Neal - 9405803699300658409576
Colin - 9405803699300658409583
QuoteCfickter - 6/29/2018 7:08 AM
Guys, sorry running a little later than I promised, crazy week here.
Here are the tracking numbers, going out today, should still have over 3 weeks for rest and review.
David - 9405803699300658409545
Kent - 9405803699300658409552
Brian – 9405803699300658409569
Neal - 9405803699300658409576
Colin - 9405803699300658409583
Thanks Chuck :biggrin:
Looking forward to it Chuck!
Thanks Chuck, will be watching for it.
QuoteCfickter - 6/29/2018 7:08 AM
Guys, sorry running a little later than I promised, crazy week here.
Here are the tracking numbers, going out today, should still have over 3 weeks for rest and review.
David - 9405803699300658409545
Kent - 9405803699300658409552
Brian – 9405803699300658409569
Neal - 9405803699300658409576
Colin - 9405803699300658409583
No worries Chuck. Thank you again for the chance to try this one, really looking forward to it.
Received mine with a bodyguard today - thanks Chuck!
Received mine today in great shape. Thanks Chuck!
Mine arrived yesterday in good shape. Thanks again for letting me in on this one.
Mine was received the other day also. Thanks Chuck
thanks for the updates guys, enjoy
All arrived nicely, thanks Chuck!
Gentlemen, just a reminder this is due on the 25th, if you have not already submitted it
QuoteCfickter - 7/17/2018 11:09 AM
Gentlemen, just a reminder this is due on the 25th, if you have not already submitted it
Appreciate the reminder!
Ok, my review is in. Thanks for letting me in on this one Chuck.
Gonna get this in this weekend :thumbsup:
Neil thanks
GC is complete an submitted. Thanks Chuck
Critique is done and submitted.
Thanks for letting me in on this one Chuck.
Just under the wire - mine is submitted!
Like Indiana Jones sliding through and grabbing his hat... This one barely made it in time!
Thanks for having me!
Just for informations sake... this cigar was the Aquitaine Atlatl, not the Cro Magnon. Dave pointed this out and we looked it up, the wrapper is different between the two cigars.
Quoteshakinghorizons - 7/25/2018 8:07 PM
Just under the wire - mine is submitted!
Wow a 44. I have only been here a short time but it sure seems that you are one of the few that don't enjoy Roma Craft. I was looking to try one in my attempt to try something other than my usual ACIDs and flavored cigars.
Wow, a 1 for flavor, was that on purpose?
Bump just to try and get some info on this...
Quotekurtb718 - 8/3/2018 7:34 PM Quoteshakinghorizons - 7/25/2018 8:07 PM Just under the wire - mine is submitted!
Wow a 44. I have only been here a short time but it sure seems that you are one of the few that don't enjoy Roma Craft. I was looking to try one in my attempt to try something other than my usual ACIDs and flavored cigars.
I know Colin is more of a medium bodied cigar type of smoker, I fall into that category too. I find that I have to really be in the mood for a Roma Craft. I liked the Intemperance BA and the Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger, but speaking for myself, I have to be craving that earthy peppery spice (which doesn't happen often)
Quotebstessl - 8/4/2018 12:52 PM
Wow, a 1 for flavor, was that on purpose?
Negative - PM sent to SenorPablo to update the review.
QuoteSilverstix - 8/15/2018 5:57 AM
I know Colin is more of a medium bodied cigar type of smoker, I fall into that category too. I find that I have to really be in the mood for a Roma Craft. I liked the Intemperance BA and the Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger, but speaking for myself, I have to be craving that earthy peppery spice (which doesn't happen often)
Thanks Tom, you are spot on. Although I never crave peppery spice, lol.
Quoteshakinghorizons - 8/15/2018 10:17 AM QuoteSilverstix - 8/15/2018 5:57 AM I know Colin is more of a medium bodied cigar type of smoker, I fall into that category too. I find that I have to really be in the mood for a Roma Craft. I liked the Intemperance BA and the Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger, but speaking for myself, I have to be craving that earthy peppery spice (which doesn't happen often)
Thanks Tom, you are spot on. Although I never crave peppery spice, lol.
I'm a glutton for punishment, what can I say :loser:
So being new to the forum and all, how can one get in on future months critiques?
QuoteMurphy223 - 8/15/2018 5:43 PM
So being new to the forum and all, how can one get in on future months critiques?
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?board=50.0
I'm told my review has been fixed - thanks Paul!
QuoteSilverstix - 8/15/2018 5:57 AM
Quotekurtb718 - 8/3/2018 7:34 PM Quoteshakinghorizons - 7/25/2018 8:07 PM Just under the wire - mine is submitted!
Wow a 44. I have only been here a short time but it sure seems that you are one of the few that don't enjoy Roma Craft. I was looking to try one in my attempt to try something other than my usual ACIDs and flavored cigars.
I know Colin is more of a medium bodied cigar type of smoker, I fall into that category too. I find that I have to really be in the mood for a Roma Craft. I liked the Intemperance BA and the Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger, but speaking for myself, I have to be craving that earthy peppery spice (which doesn't happen often)
So just out of curiosity why sign up for a review of a cigar that is basically not in your flavor profile? Not being a smarta$$ just asking the question as a newb. :confused:
Quotekurtb718 - 8/15/2018 7:54 PM
So just out of curiosity why sign up for a review of a cigar that is basically not in your flavor profile? Not being a smarta$$ just asking the question as a newb. :confused:
The reviews I read ( not on this site) mentioned subtle pepper flavors, not a pepper bomb. In end, yes there was pepper, but not overwhelming.
Quotekurtb718 - 8/16/2018 12:54 AM
QuoteSilverstix - 8/15/2018 5:57 AM
Quotekurtb718 - 8/3/2018 7:34 PM Quoteshakinghorizons - 7/25/2018 8:07 PM Just under the wire - mine is submitted!
Wow a 44. I have only been here a short time but it sure seems that you are one of the few that don't enjoy Roma Craft. I was looking to try one in my attempt to try something other than my usual ACIDs and flavored cigars.
I know Colin is more of a medium bodied cigar type of smoker, I fall into that category too. I find that I have to really be in the mood for a Roma Craft. I liked the Intemperance BA and the Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger, but speaking for myself, I have to be craving that earthy peppery spice (which doesn't happen often)
So just out of curiosity why sign up for a review of a cigar that is basically not in your flavor profile? Not being a smarta$$ just asking the question as a newb. :confused:
Just because I like medium full to full flavored cigars and predominately NIC's, It does not mean that I do not smoke or enjoy milder cigars on occasion. I would not be afraid the review a milder cigar and the review would be done without regard to strength. Nothing wrong with Colin smoking a cigar and reviewing it that is outside his normal tastes.
I ride a Harley, Kent rides some rice grinding POS, but I don't bust his stones about it (too much) same priciple
QuoteDonM - 8/16/2018 5:41 AM
I ride a Harley, Kent rides some rice grinding POS, but I don't bust his stones about it (too much) same priciple
Because you can't catch me LOL
Thanks for the updates!
QuoteDonM - 8/16/2018 5:41 AM
I ride a Harley, Kent rides some rice grinding POS, but I don't bust his stones about it (too much) same priciple
This may be the comedy comeback post of the year.
Quote05Venturer - 8/16/2018 5:02 AM
QuoteDonM - 8/16/2018 5:41 AM
I ride a Harley, Kent rides some rice grinding POS, but I don't bust his stones about it (too much) same priciple
Because you can't catch me LOL
Maybe that ground rice could soak up the Harley oil slick?? :lmao: