This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by nirab (Brian)
The Cigar: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Flama
The Specs:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sungrown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: 6.5" x 38
Due Date: March 25, 2020
The Hype:
The Plasencia Alma Del Fuego blend represents Plasencia's most profound expression of Ometepe to date. This blend is the third installment in the five-part Alma series. Ometepe is a volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua where the ultra-rich soil produces very distinct and flavorful tobacco. Most of the tobacco in Alma del Fuego is from Ometepe, and Plasencia has aged these sun-grown tobaccos for seven years, longer than he has treated Ometepe leaf in the past, which brings out the tobaccos true flavor profile. The wrapper is from the Jalapa region of Nicaragua, one of the two binders are from Ometepe, as well as half the filler. All the tobacco was grown by Plasencia family in Nicaragua the cigars are expertly rolled and box-pressed. The body is medium-full and full in flavor.
Shipping: Continental US addresses only
The Reviewers:
If you are interested in being a reviewer, please indicate so in the forum below and Brian will randomly select the five (5) reviewers from the volunteers on or about February 17 and ship out that week.
1. NTanner
2. Beegerply
3. 05Venturer
4. Murphy223
5. StogieDad
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 nirab for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
I would like to be in on this one if possible!
I did the February one but if for some strange reason you have trouble filing the roster I would be happy to volunteer my service.
My hats into play if you so choose to have me. :biggrin:
Also, one of the five reviewers will be receiving a Plasencia ashtray...who will it be???
Nobody wants in on a NIC Puro???? :?: I mean I just did one but if you are hard up for geeks I'm in :smoker:
This is an excellent choice, don't miss out jumping on this opportunity. Unfortunately I just did Jan.
:bump:
I'm in if eligible!!!!
I've been interested in trying one of these, so I'll throw my name in the hat for the random drawing as well.
:goodluck:
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/7/2020 6:35 PM
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
Who's this guy :biggrin:
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/7/2020 4:35 PM
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
You were absent?? :confused: :?:
:biggrin:
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/7/2020 5:35 PM
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
Is that what the kids call this nowadays?? :biggrin:
Not sure if this got filled but I'm interested
Howdy y'all! I will be putting all the names in the hat either Monday or Tuesday, so if ya want a chance to get in on this, toss yer name in the hat!! :biggrin:
QuoteBewareDaPenguin - 2/7/2020 4:40 PM
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/7/2020 6:35 PM
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
Who's this guy :biggrin:
I'm a man, I smoke cigars :smoker: how have you been?
QuoteBrlesq - 2/7/2020 5:15 PM
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/7/2020 4:35 PM
Pardon my absence, I'd like to give this one a shot.
You were absent?? :confused: :?:
:biggrin:
Temporary leave. The enabling here is strong.
Names in the hat tonight...any last minute stragglers best hurry up!! :biggrin:
Fiiine. Throw my name into the hat plz :)
Ok...here are the 5 geeks whose numbers matched those generated by a Google operated random number picker thingy...yea, I am not much of a tech person, but I figured out how to do this!!
NTanner
Beegerply
05Venturer
Murphy223
StogieDad
And, the winner of the Plasencia ashtray is...Murphy223
Make sure your address is updated in your profile. If it is not, please pm your address to me. These will go out by the end of the week...
Thanks y'all!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Quotenirab - 2/17/2020 9:41 PM Ok...here are the 5 geeks whose numbers matched those generated by a Google operated random number picker thingy...yea, I am not much of a tech person, but I figured out how to do this!! NTanner Beegerply 05Venturer Murphy223 StogieDad And, the winner of the Plasencia ashtray is...Murphy223 Make sure your address is updated in your profile. If it is not, please pm your address to me. These will go out by the end of the week... Thanks y'all!! /QUOTE]
WOOT WOOT! Address is accurate. Thanks!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:[
Looking forward to this one, and yes my address is the same :biggrin:
Quotenirab - 2/17/2020 9:41 PM
Ok...here are the 5 geeks whose numbers matched those generated by a Google operated random number picker thingy...yea, I am not much of a tech person, but I figured out how to do this!!
NTanner
Beegerply
05Venturer
Murphy223
StogieDad
And, the winner of the Plasencia ashtray is...Murphy223
Make sure your address is updated in your profile. If it is not, please pm your address to me. These will go out by the end of the week...
Thanks y'all!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
There was an ashtray on the line?! Lol congrats Murph!
QuoteThe Burn Ward - 2/18/2020 10:44 AM
Quotenirab - 2/17/2020 9:41 PM
Ok...here are the 5 geeks whose numbers matched those generated by a Google operated random number picker thingy...yea, I am not much of a tech person, but I figured out how to do this!!
NTanner
Beegerply
05Venturer
Murphy223
StogieDad
And, the winner of the Plasencia ashtray is...Murphy223
Make sure your address is updated in your profile. If it is not, please pm your address to me. These will go out by the end of the week...
Thanks y'all!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
There was an ashtray on the line?! Lol congrats Murph!
I know you were probably looking to update your profile pic :biggrin: maybe next time bro!
Congrats Steve!
Sweet! Looking forward to this one.
I will be shipping the cigars out this week....and someone's ashtray!! :biggrin:
Quotenirab - 2/25/2020 2:45 PM
I will be shipping the cigars out this week....and someone's ashtray!! :biggrin:
Just a reminder gentlemen, your review is due by March 25. Thanks!
cigars left beeuudaful Buda today...
Mike 9505515893060057687719
Kent 9505515893060057687726
Neal 9505515893060057687733
Byron 9505515893060057687740
Steve 9505515893060057687757
looking forward to the reviews!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
I'm ready :dancing: :biggrin:
Will be watching for it.
Package Received and she's a beauty! Looking forward to all of these
very nice :-0
Got mine today. Thanks for the hitchhikers. I'll give it some time in my humi and try to get it done before my mid march shoulder surgery.
Thanks again for having me :biggrin: :thumbsup:
Got mine. Thanks for the extras!!
Package has arrived in good condition. Thanks for the escorts and for allowing me to participate.
Good looking ashtray.
Got mine thanks for the extras. :biggrin:
Review submitted - Enjoyed the smoke!
Just a reminder gentlemen, your review is due in 7 days (March 25).
One has been submitted, 4 to go. Thanks!
:smoker:
QuoteBrlesq - 3/19/2020 11:57 AM
Just a reminder gentlemen, your review is due in 7 days (March 25).
One has been submitted, 4 to go. Thanks!
:smoker:
Just submitted mine :biggrin:
Got mine done. Thanks for letting me in on this one Brian.
Smoking mine tomorrow so should be in Monday or Tuesday
**EDIT** Mine is in. Thanks for having me!
My review is in thanks Brain for letting me in on this one, very nice cigar. :biggrin: :biggrin:
This one is now posted. Some of the highest review scores that I can recall ever!
Thanks again Nirab for sponsoring this. :bigthumbs:
The scores are impressive!! Average rating of 93!! I am very happy that everyone liked this cigar. It is one of my current favs, along with the rest of the Plasencia lineup. Don't miss out on this line. If you have trouble finding em, I can help you out. I also give CG members a healthy discount! Thanks y'all!!
PS...Bruce what did you think of this cigar? Are you going to review? I'd love to hear your thoughts. :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Quotenirab - 4/2/2020 9:20 PM
The scores are impressive!! Average rating of 93!! I am very happy that everyone liked this cigar. It is one of my current favs, along with the rest of the Plasencia lineup. Don't miss out on this line. If you have trouble finding em, I can help you out. I also give CG members a healthy discount! Thanks y'all!!
PS...Bruce what did you think of this cigar? Are you going to review? I'd love to hear your thoughts. :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Brian, I thought it was terrific. I didn't think about reviewing it, just enjoying it. Too late now! Thanks again
QuoteBrlesq - 4/7/2020 2:53 PM
Quotenirab - 4/2/2020 9:20 PM
The scores are impressive!! Average rating of 93!! I am very happy that everyone liked this cigar. It is one of my current favs, along with the rest of the Plasencia lineup. Don't miss out on this line. If you have trouble finding em, I can help you out. I also give CG members a healthy discount! Thanks y'all!!
PS...Bruce what did you think of this cigar? Are you going to review? I'd love to hear your thoughts. :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Brian, I thought it was terrific. I didn't think about reviewing it, just enjoying it. Too late now! Thanks again
I guess I might have to send you another one to review... :shy: :biggrin:
Quotenirab - 4/7/2020 9:28 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 4/7/2020 2:53 PM
Quotenirab - 4/2/2020 9:20 PM
The scores are impressive!! Average rating of 93!! I am very happy that everyone liked this cigar. It is one of my current favs, along with the rest of the Plasencia lineup. Don't miss out on this line. If you have trouble finding em, I can help you out. I also give CG members a healthy discount! Thanks y'all!!
PS...Bruce what did you think of this cigar? Are you going to review? I'd love to hear your thoughts. :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Brian, I thought it was terrific. I didn't think about reviewing it, just enjoying it. Too late now! Thanks again
I guess I might have to send you another one to review... :shy: :biggrin:
I would never say no to that!
:biggrin: