This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck)
The Cigar: Leaf by James (Toro)
The Specs:
Wrapper – Broadleaf
Binder - Ecuador Habano
Filler – Nicaragua
Country of Origin – Nicaragua
Size – 6 X 50
The Hype:
A top-notch collaboration between Black Label Trading Co.'s James Brown and Jim "Island Jim" Robinson, Leaf by James cigars are sure to please new and veteran cigar connoisseurs alike. These cigars, available in Toro, are packed to the brim with an abundance of mouthwatering flavors such as oak, espresso, dark chocolate, and black pepper. These delectable vitolas are made with only the best tobacco, as they are wrapped in a beautiful Pennsylvanian broadleaf, bound with Ecuadorian Habano, and filled with premium Nicaraguan tobacco. In addition to their complex flavor profile and wonderful construction, these cigars have an incredibly smooth draw and even burn. Be sure to add some top-of-the-line Leaf by James cigars to your humidor for a smoking experience you will be sure to return to.
Due Date: January 25th., 2019.
Shipping: USA and Canada included.
The Reviewers: Members in good Standing. Must not have done a GC review in Nov, Dec 2018, or January 2019. Minimum Veteran Status. **NOTE** Must have submitted a minimum of 5 reviews into our database.
1. Brlesq (Bruce)
2. headfirst (Gary)
3. klamm143 (Kevin)
4. Deener27 (David)
5. Vroomp (Brad)
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' :cigarman:
I would like to get in on this one if you'll have me
I'll be glad to hop on in - also, if you'll have me.
Throwing my hat in the ring, BLTC and PA broadleaf? Yes please!
If it's a Cfickter sponsored review, I gotta try it. Always great picks. I'm in if you'll have me.
I an guessing Chuck will be okay with you all, so Bruce, Gary, Kevin and David you're all in on this one.
Thank you sir and thank you too CHUCK.
:dancing:
I'll take that final spot if no one else wants it........ :confused:
QuoteVroomp - 11/11/2018 12:11 PM
I'll take that final spot if no one else wants it........ :confused:
Okay Brad, the last spot is yours.
Thanks for everyone jumping, cigars will go out next week. Will post tracking numbers once available
Gentlemen
The cigars are leaving today, here are the USPS tracking numbers. They should have plenty of time to rest before your reviews are due
Bruce - 9405803699300723984090
Kevin - 9405803699300723984106
David - 9405803699300723984113
Brad - 9405803699300723984120
Gary - 9405803699300723984137
thanks again for stepping up and taking on this tough assignment
Thanks for sponsoring this Chuck. Looking forward to it!
Yes SIR!!! Thank you Brother - I'll be setting up shop by the mailbox....................
Thank you Chuck~! :smoker:
Got the cigars this afternoon. Nice looking critique cigar. Thanks for the great hitchers too!
Looking forward to it.
Yupp - Exactly.........What David just said.
Hope everyone had/has a Great and Safe Holiday.
Now - I'm off to make smoke and ash of that "hitcher".
OK, that is three of the fiver you have received them!
Sorry I forgot to post it after mentioning it to you on the herf the other night: Package received and thanks again for your generosity on this one!
QuoteBrlesq - 11/25/2018 11:40 AM Sorry I forgot to post it after mentioning it to you on the herf the other night: Package received and thanks again for your generosity on this one!
Yep, I was counting you as in based on our herf conversation, thanks
Got mine and the extra 1, Thanks again Chuck~!!!
QuoteVroomp - 11/26/2018 2:24 PM Got mine and the extra 1, Thanks again Chuck~!!!
OK great, thanks Brad
Looks like everyone has received their cigars. Enjoy them. I will send out a reminder after the first of the year about the due date
OK reviewers, just a reminder critiques will be due no later than the 25th. Let me know if you have any issues
Mine is in, thanks again Chuck, really enjoyed this one.
Mine was submitted about 10 days ago. Thanks again for including me on this one Chuck!
Ok, looks like two have posted their critiques, how do the rest of you look
Critique submitted. Thanks again for allowing me the opportunity to get in on this one.
Thanks David
Mine is in...........THANK YOU Chuck.
thanks Kevin
I have submitted feedback for everyone who submitted their reviews so far
Mine is in, but you ain't gonna like it......... :-(
thanks Brad, mo worries on the rating, all part of the reason we do this