This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by StogieDad (Michael)
The Cigar: HVC Serie A Canones
The Specs:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Size: 5.5" x 54
Due Date: February 24, 2020
The Hype:
At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, HVC announced a new offering known as Serie A. The "A" refers to the grade of tobacco used in the cigar, in this case sourced from AGANORSA's Nicaraguan farms. The blend features a Corojo 99 wrapper around Nicaraguan binder and filler. The regular production of this cigar is offered in two vitolas, the 5 5/8 x 46 Perlas and the 5 ½ x 54 Cañones. Touted as a full-bodied smoke, they are packed in plain boxes of ten with a simple band, proving high-end blends don't necessarily have to come with all of the fluff and flash.
Shipping: US addresses only [plus one in Canada if the recipients accepts responsibility for import duties]
The Reviewers:
We're looking for the following volunteers initially: Three (3) of Extreme Veteran status (300 Posts & 90 Days) or higher, and two (2) Regular status (50 Posts & 30 Days) or higher, that are not scheduled to do a Geek Critique review in December, January or February. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and StogieDad will select the reviewers from the volunteers.
1. bstessl
2. benchjockey
3. junglepete
4. Kman
5. DonM
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 StogieDad for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
I'll volunteer if ya don't mind.
Thanks Bruce. We got Brian, who else wants in?
I'd like to be part of this.
I've not tried this brand before and will volunteer if chosen.
I'm in.
I would be interested in doing this review as well
StogieDad just informed me that this is "a go" with the volunteers above, and that he will get the cigars out in a week or so to give you time to rest them a bit.
Thanks again Michael for sponsoring this!
Sweet! Looking forward to the review
As someone who has smoked a lot of the HVC blends, I am looking forward to sampling one that is new to me.
Thanks for the inclusion Michael, looking forward to smoking your choice.
Thanks for sponsoring this Michael!! Looking forward to it.
Got these packed up today and dropped in the box this afternoon. Should give you plenty of time to rest them a bit. Let me know if you guys need anything!
Barry - 9405503699300235760754
Don - 9405503699300235760761
Pete - 9405503699300235760785
Brian - 9405503699300235760808
Kerry - 9405503699300235760815
Anxiously looking forward to critiquing this HVC blend.
Your sponsorship is much appreciated, Michael.
:bigthumbs: Eyes wide open. Thanks!
Thanks for the heads up Michael, looking forward to doing the review!
Package arrived safely. Thanks for the traveling companions. Looking forward to smoking the HVC.
Mine came yesterday as well. Thanks for the hitchhikers!
My packaged arrived according to usps tracking and because I'm not at home the neighbor retrieved the package which I will pick up tomorrow. Thanks Michael.
Received, thanks for the bodyguards!
Kerry's shows delivered as well, so it looks like we are all in hand and ready to go. Remember the due date is Feb. 24th which is exactly 4 weeks from today. Happy smoking gents and I hope you enjoy.
Thanks for getting these out leaving plenty of time to review, Michael. :bigthumbs:
Retrieved my package from the neighbors. Thanks for the tag-alongs Michael!
Just a reminder guys, two weeks from yesterday for the deadline. Still got time, just wanted to drop a little reminder.
It is on my schedule for this weekend
:bigthumbs:
Definitely on my radar, just waiting for the perfect time ??
My review is in! I am curious to see the other reviews on this cigar. Thanks Michael for putting on this Critique and including me in it
One review is in. Thank you, Don.
There are 7 days left to get the rest of these submitted gentlemen. (Feb 24 deadline)
Thanks!
Thanks Don. I had one last Friday myself as a refresher...
My Critique is in.
My thanks to Michael for his sponsorship and for giving me the opportunity to experience this cigar.
Feedback left.
My cold should clear up just in time to submit this on time.
Slated for tomorrow :bigthumbs:
My review has been submitted. Thanks for the opportunity to try one of these Michael!
3 in sounds like and Brian is waiting on a cold (totally understandable)! Almost there guys.
QuoteStogieDad - 2/23/2020 6:44 PM 3 in sounds like and Brian is waiting on a cold (totally understandable)! Almost there guys.
smoking it tonight or tomorrow afternoon
submitted
Quotebstessl - 2/24/2020 2:50 PM
submitted
Thanks
IBTB! (in before the beating :biggrin: )
Did we get Kerry's? Looks like everyone else is good to go! Thanks guys!
QuoteStogieDad - 2/27/2020 9:18 AM
Did we get Kerry's? Looks like everyone else is good to go! Thanks guys!
Yup, we got all 5. I'm working on them tonight. :-)
StogieDad, please check your PMs. Thanks!
Seems everyone enjoyed the stick, thanks for getting those in guys!
Bruce, I assume I can leave feedback for everyone, you don't leave it right? If so I will get that done ASAP.
These are posted. Close set of scores. Now 'm going to have to get my hands on one to try with these high scores.
Thanks everyone for your participation!
Those are some very close scores indeed! Thanks for sponsoring this one Michael
I think a 5-point range is the tightest I've ever seen.