This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Kid Montana (Dan)
The Cigar: Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Natural
The Specs:
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Country of Origin: Honduras
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: 6" x 52
Shipping: US addresses only [and Canada if the recipients accepts responsibility for import duties]
Due Date: January 25, 2020
The Hype:
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. added a new line that addressed one of the situations for which a cigar seemingly hadn't yet been created: hunting. Named the Wild Hunter, it is a Honduran puro with two variations, a Natural version and a Maduro (Oscuro) version, with the wrappers for each cigar coming from the Copan region of Honduras. The binder and filler draw on tobacco grown on Valladares' farm, La Estrada a Copan, giving the smoker a full experience of Honduran flavor, according to the company. We will be reviewing the Natural version.
The Reviewers:
Volunteers should be Veteran status or higher that have not done a Geek Critique review in December or January. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and Dan will confirm your selection.
1. McBryde (Emerson)
2. Brlesq (Bruce)
3. klamm143 (Kevin)
4. ntanner (Neal)
5. Cfickter (Chuck)
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 Dan for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
I did one for Dec. but if you need a body I'd be willing. :biggrin:
I would like to get in on this one if you have a spot.
QuoteBeegerply - 12/19/2019 9:15 AM
I did one for Dec. but if you need a body I'd be willing. :biggrin:
Thanks bud, you're the first for any open slots if this doesn't fill up by Dec 30th!
QuoteBrlesq - 12/19/2019 9:24 AM
I would like to get in on this one if you have a spot.
OK!
Put yourself on the list!
QuoteKid Montana - 12/19/2019 2:24 PM
QuoteBeegerply - 12/19/2019 9:15 AM
I did one for Dec. but if you need a body I'd be willing. :biggrin:
Thanks bud, you're the first for any open slots if this doesn't fill up by Dec 30th!
Thanks Dan. :biggrin:
Ok, this one intrigues me! I'll do it if you'll have me Dan.
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QuoteMcBryde - 12/19/2019 3:17 PM
Ok, this one intrigues me! I'll do it if you'll have me Dan.
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Yer in! :bigthumbs:
Thank you good sir!
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I am interested in this one. Love me some Honduran tobacco! :biggrin:
Quotenirab - 12/20/2019 4:15 PM
I am interested in this one. Love me some Honduran tobacco! :biggrin:
Ok!
Brlesq, please let me know if anybody is already in the Nov/Dec critiques, in which case put them on the waitlist.
Dan / Bruce.............I'll jump in on this one if you have room. Happy Holidays Folks!!!!
Quoteklamm143 - 12/20/2019 6:13 PM
Dan / Bruce.............I'll jump in on this one if you have room. Happy Holidays Folks!!!!
You're #4!
QuoteKid Montana - 12/20/2019 9:06 PM
Brlesq, please let me know if anybody is already in the Nov/Dec critiques, in which case put them on the waitlist.
Both Beegerply and nirab did the December critique, so they are waitlisted for now.
I made a mistake and corrected it above: We're initially looking for volunteers (Veteran status or higher) that have not done a Geek Critique review in
December or January (not Nov/Dec) in order to give everyone a chance at participating in these, and then we can take volunteers from Dec/Jan.
Thanks guys...looking forward to it!!!!
I'd be interested in participating if you're still hunting for people. I think I am ok on the criteria.
Dan, I think I'm eligible so I would be interested
Dan has accepted Neal and Chuck, so we have our panel of 5. Thanks for volunteering!
Thanks Dan. Looking forward to it
Thanks for including me Dan.
All, the review samples will be shipping today. Please allow up to 10 days for them to arrive as the USPS deals with the remaining holiday backlog.
Ok, tracking numbers:
1. McBryde (Emerson) 9500 1123 9654 9364 5812 58
2. Brlesq (Bruce) 9500 1123 9654 9364 5812 27
3. klamm143 (Kevin) 9500 1123 9654 9364 5812 41
4. ntanner (Neal) 9500 1123 9654 9364 5812 34
5. Cfickter (Chuck) 9500 1123 9654 9364 5812 10
Package received today, Dan. Looking forward to this review. Thanks!
Mine came in as well. Looking forward to the review stick, and thanks for the hitchikers!
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Got mine, thanks for the hitchhikers
Finally able to match my schedule up with the local postmaster and get my package. All arrived in fine order and thanks for the extras.
My package arrived today - all in order - thanks for the hitchers - looking forward to this one.
Gents, just a friendly reminder that your reviews are due by January 25. Thanks!
My review is in. Thanks for letting me participate in this one Dan.
I'm excited to learn what people think!
QuoteKid Montana - 1/14/2020 4:46 PM
I'm excited to learn what people think!
I think it is confusing. Is it the Oscar "Wild Hunter" or the "Oscar Wilde" Hunter? :confused:
Done and dusted, mine is in
3 days left to get these completed! (Jan 25 deadline)
Thanks
Critiques are posted. A close cluster of scores. Thank you Dan for sponsoring this one!