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Title: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Brlesq on 04/28/2021 08:18 AM
This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by bstessl (Brian)

The Cigar: This will be a BLIND REVIEW

The Specs:  :confused:
But we'll tell you this much so you can decide if you want to volunteer to review this or not:
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: Toro

Due Date: June 25, 2021

The Hype:  :drool:

Shipping: US Only

The Reviewers: Veteran status or higher. Preference to those members not already doing the June critique, but all will be considered. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and we will select the five (5) reviewers from the volunteers.

Chosen Reviewers:
1. Adwinistrator
2. Beegerply
3. Deener27
4. ntanner
5. Murphy223

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 bstessl for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 04/28/2021 08:51 AM
I'd be interested in reviewing, if I am eligible...
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Beegerply on 04/28/2021 09:42 AM
If you need a body I'm in, done one in April :biggrin:
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Deener27 on 04/28/2021 11:48 AM
In if you'll have me.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/01/2021 06:51 AM
Ryan, Byron and Dave are in
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 05/01/2021 08:40 AM
Quotebstessl - 5/1/2021  7:51 AM

Ryan, Byron and Dave are in

Thanks Brian!
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: ntanner on 05/01/2021 10:05 AM
I'd be more than happy to do this review if you still need bodies.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/01/2021 03:23 PM
Neal is in.  Need one more.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 05/02/2021 07:57 AM
Always interested if you need another.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Brlesq on 05/02/2021 10:03 AM
QuoteMurphy223 - 5/2/2021  8:57 AM

Always interested if you need another.

You're in.  We have our 5 volunteers.

Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Beegerply on 05/03/2021 07:42 AM
Thanks Brian looking forward to doing the review.   :biggrin:
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 05/03/2021 02:49 PM
QuoteBeegerply - 5/3/2021  8:42 AM

Thanks Brian looking forward to doing the review.   :biggrin:

Yes, thank you Brian!  I really enjoyed when I sponsored a blind review, it was a lot of fun, and the results were surprising!  Reviews were 93/92/89/84/67.  Even more interesting, the poor review was mainly due to taste, and not a construction failure.  Can't wait to do another.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: shakinghorizons on 05/03/2021 03:46 PM
Blind reviews are definitely my preference - no brand preconceived notions!
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Deener27 on 05/04/2021 10:57 AM
Thanks for having me.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: ntanner on 05/07/2021 03:25 PM
Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/10/2021 09:05 AM
These are heading out today
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/10/2021 11:03 AM
NY 9500110433971130589179
IL 9500110433971130589186
GA 9500110433971130589193
OR 9500110433971130589209
Deener and I will meet up for his.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 05/10/2021 11:52 AM
Thanks - Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: ntanner on 05/13/2021 06:56 PM
Mine arrived today.  Thanks for the escorts.  No idea what the cigar is but it sure is pretty.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 05/13/2021 07:22 PM
These landed today!   Thanks for the hitchhikers and am really looking fwd to the blind taste test

Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 05/14/2021 12:06 AM
Appreciate the bodyguards, Brian!  Thank you!
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Beegerply on 05/17/2021 07:08 AM
Got mine sorry for the late response, I was on a little side trip out of state. They arrived safe and sound and thanks for the extras.    :biggrin:
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/17/2021 09:56 AM
Just have to get together with Dave to get him his.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Deener27 on 05/17/2021 01:02 PM
Quotebstessl - 5/17/2021  9:56 AM

Just have to get together with Dave to get him his.

All good.  We'll figure it out for a week or so out.  Been super busy with tons of projects around here.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 05/18/2021 01:40 PM
no worries man.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 06/21/2021 05:24 PM
Bumping this thread, time to review this one :)
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 06/23/2021 08:56 AM
Hoping to get to it today/tomorrow
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 06/23/2021 01:24 PM
No time like the present!   Submitted
Thanks for letting me enjoy this stick
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Beegerply on 06/23/2021 04:16 PM
Review is in  :biggrin:  thanks for letting me play :biggrin:
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: ntanner on 06/23/2021 04:33 PM
Got mine in, no idea what it was. Thanks for letting me participate.
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 06/23/2021 10:40 PM
Submitted my review.  No clue what cigar this was, but I appreciate the opportunity to review it.  Thanks again, Brian!
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Deener27 on 06/24/2021 11:29 PM
Got it in just under the wire.

Thanks for the patience Bruce and thank you for selecting me as a reviewer Brian.

It has been an insane week and this one was worth waiting for. :cheers:

You guys are a class act (mostly  :biggrin: ).
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 06/25/2021 09:21 AM
All 5 reviews are in.  Best guess on what cigar this was?

I went with Warped Futuro 109 Toro...
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Brlesq on 06/25/2021 11:56 AM
QuoteAdwinistrator - 6/25/2021  10:21 AM

All 5 reviews are in.  Best guess on what cigar this was?

I went with Warped Futuro 109 Toro...

I'll tell you all 5 guesses:

Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Augustin   
Warped Futuro MF
100% Dominican Toro
Camacho Corojo
Rocky Patel Special Edition Toro
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 06/25/2021 12:50 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 6/25/2021  12:56 PM

QuoteAdwinistrator - 6/25/2021  10:21 AM

All 5 reviews are in.  Best guess on what cigar this was?

I went with Warped Futuro 109 Toro...

I'll tell you all 5 guesses:

Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Augustin   
Warped Futuro MF
100% Dominican Toro
Camacho Corojo
Rocky Patel Special Edition Toro

Interesting guesses!
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: ntanner on 06/25/2021 04:26 PM
The 100% Dominican was me and that wasn't a guess just the first one to pop up when selecting.  I have no idea so no real guess.
Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Brlesq on 06/26/2021 08:02 PM

Smoking one of these (? ? ?) right now, and its goooood.  :biggrin:

Title: RE: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 06/27/2021 01:52 PM
HA HA HA!!!
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 06/27/2021 02:02 PM

Quotentanner - 6/25/2021  5:26 PM  The 100% Dominican was me and that wasn't a guess just the first one to pop up when selecting.  I have no idea so no real guess.

 SAME - I just guessed what I guessed because it look a lot like one in the humidor.   Really have no idea what it is

Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Brlesq on 07/01/2021 08:16 AM
Critiques are posted.  Thanks to everyone that participated, and thank you bstessl for sponsoring this one!
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 07/01/2021 08:42 AM
Nice - Thanks for letting me participate -
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Adwinistrator on 07/01/2021 12:17 PM
My Father Rosado!  I had never smoked a regular one.  Will have to try again, as I had burn issues.  Seeing as 3/5 of us loved it, I am sure it has the potential.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: bstessl on 07/03/2021 01:05 AM
I'm curious on everyone's thoughts now that you know what it was. Surprised? Underwhelmed/overwhelmed?
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Deener27 on 07/03/2021 08:53 AM
Quotebstessl - 7/3/2021  1:05 AM

I'm curious on everyone's thoughts now that you know what it was. Surprised? Underwhelmed/overwhelmed?

It was spot on in my mind.  I have always liked most Pepin stuff plus cigars that are rosado's.  This was a winner in my book and will have to grab some more soon.
Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Murphy223 on 07/03/2021 09:23 AM

QuoteDeener27 - 7/3/2021  9:53 AM  
Quotebstessl - 7/3/2021  1:05 AM  I'm curious on everyone's thoughts now that you know what it was. Surprised? Underwhelmed/overwhelmed?
It was spot on in my mind.  I have always liked most Pepin stuff plus cigars that are rosado's.  This was a winner in my book and will have to grab some more soon.

 Agree!  I rated it fairly high so was not too surprised.  Really good smoke

Title: Re: July Member Sponsored Geek Critique - Blind Review
Post by: Beegerply on 07/06/2021 07:42 AM
Quotebstessl - 7/3/2021  4:05 AM

I'm curious on everyone's thoughts now that you know what it was. Surprised? Underwhelmed/overwhelmed?

I was surprised as I'm not a a real fan of My Father cigars,  :biggrin: