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Title: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 09/16/2021 08:01 PM
This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Beegerply (Byron).

The Cigar: Black Works Studio Hyena Lonsdale

The Specs:
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaraguan (Habano)
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Size: 6.5" x 42

Shipping: US addresses only

Due Date: October 25, 2021

The Hype:
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of Hyena: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Hyena is a Limited Edition that started shipping to select BLK WKS retailers at the beginning of March. "Hyena is a truly unique cigar that is focused on showcasing a perfect balance between Nicaraguan fillers and the Cameroon wrapper.  Hyena is an extremely complex and balanced cigar and is a tribute to our many years of living in Africa," said James Brown, creator of BLTC & BLK WKS and owner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Limited release of 700 boxes.

The Reviewers:
Initially, volunteers should be Veteran status or higher and not doing the October review. This review will be due by October 25, so please take into account your schedule and only volunteer if you are prepared to turn it in on time. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and Beegerply will make the final selection.

1. 05Venturer
2. Cfickter
3. klamm143
4. arrow34
5. ntanner

Note[/i]: 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 Beegerply for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.

Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 09/20/2021 08:20 AM

Looking for volunteers to try this new release


Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: 05Venturer on 09/20/2021 10:10 AM
I would love to give this one a shot.
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/20/2021 10:32 AM
Kent your in.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Cfickter on 09/20/2021 11:32 AM
I would be interested
I did one recently but up for this one if u need reviewers
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/20/2021 04:03 PM
Chuck I'm counting you in.  :biggrin:
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Cfickter on 09/20/2021 05:03 PM

QuoteBeegerply - 9/20/2021  5:03 PM  Chuck I'm counting you in.  :biggrin:

 thanks 

Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: klamm143 on 09/20/2021 08:06 PM
Byron, I'll hop on this one if you need me.
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/20/2021 09:39 PM
Kevin your in :biggrin:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: arrow34 on 09/20/2021 10:03 PM
I will jump on, if there is space
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: klamm143 on 09/21/2021 06:14 PM
Thank you SIR!!!! - I haven't done a review in nearly a year. Looking forward to smoking this one...
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: ntanner on 09/21/2021 10:46 PM
I'll throw my name in if you're still looking.
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/22/2021 07:30 AM
Ed, Neal you both are in, that should round it out . Thanks guys will get these out this coming week, Bruce thanks for your help.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: ntanner on 09/22/2021 09:25 AM
Thanks for letting me participate,  looking forward to trying this one.
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 09/23/2021 10:00 AM

Would one of you reviewers please submit a picture of the cigar to the DB?  Please let us know here once you submitted it.  Thanks!

Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/23/2021 11:21 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 9/23/2021  1:00 PM


Would one of you reviewers please submit a picture of the cigar to the DB?  Please let us know here once you submitted it.  Thanks!

Thanks Bruce, and thanks guys never been able to post a pic in all the years I'v been on this site. :biggrin:
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 09/28/2021 07:40 AM
Im sure all the address are correct if not let me know ASAP.  :biggrin:
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/02/2021 01:38 PM
Kent  9505 5136 9818 1275 5032 92

Chuck 9505 5136 9818 1275 5033 08

Kevin  9505 5136 9818 1275 5033 22

Ed.  9505 5136 9818 1275 5033  39

Neal. 9505 5136 9818 1275 5033 15

Cigars are sent, thanks guys for participating :biggrin:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: ntanner on 10/02/2021 04:22 PM
Will be watching for it and thanks for letting me participate.
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: ntanner on 10/04/2021 07:48 PM
Mine arrived today, looks tasty.
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: 05Venturer on 10/05/2021 06:56 AM
Received mine yesterday as well.
Thanks
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/05/2021 08:57 AM
Quotentanner - 10/4/2021  10:48 PM

Mine arrived today, looks tasty.

 :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/05/2021 08:58 AM
Quote05Venturer - 10/5/2021  9:56 AM

Received mine yesterday as well.
Thanks

 :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Cfickter on 10/05/2021 07:58 PM
Mine arrived in great shape. Thanks for the twin!
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/06/2021 07:17 AM
QuoteCfickter - 10/5/2021  10:58 PM

Mine arrived in great shape. Thanks for the twin!

 :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: arrow34 on 10/06/2021 08:49 PM
Package arrived thx! Will rest them for a bit before the review.
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/07/2021 07:28 AM
Quotearrow34 - 10/6/2021  11:49 PM

Package arrived thx! Will rest them for a bit before the review.

 :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: klamm143 on 10/08/2021 08:36 PM
Got mine in late Thursday.....resting peacefully before going up in smoke!!!!!! Thanks for the sidekick!!!
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/12/2021 07:55 AM
Quoteklamm143 - 10/8/2021  11:36 PM

Got mine in late Thursday.....resting peacefully before going up in smoke!!!!!! Thanks for the sidekick!!!

 :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 10/17/2021 02:06 PM

Friendly reminder: Eight (8) days left to due date. You have through next weekend.  Thanks!  :smoker:


Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 10/23/2021 05:33 PM

Friendly reminder #2: This is due in two (2) days (Monday).  Only one critique has been submitted.  

Thank you for your attention to this matter.  ;-)

Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: arrow34 on 10/23/2021 10:03 PM
Review in! Thx byron
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: klamm143 on 10/24/2021 01:16 AM
Review submitted.....THANKS Byron and THANKS Bruce.
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: 05Venturer on 10/24/2021 01:49 PM
Quoteklamm143 - 10/24/2021  1:16 AM

Review submitted.....THANKS Byron and THANKS Bruce.

Ditto :-)
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: ntanner on 10/25/2021 12:16 AM
Mine is in as well and thanks for letting me in on this one.
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/25/2021 07:26 AM
Thanks Gentleman  :biggrin:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Cfickter on 10/25/2021 10:18 AM
Review posted, thanks for letting me be part of this critique
Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 10/25/2021 02:19 PM

Thank you to everyone for getting these in on time!   :bigthumbs:


Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 10/25/2021 03:43 PM
QuoteCfickter - 10/25/2021  1:18 PM

Review posted, thanks for letting me be part of this critique

 :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Brlesq on 10/27/2021 05:29 PM

Did anyone take a picture of the Hyena on the CG template and submit it to the DB?  I don't see any there, but could use one to wrap this up.  If you've still got a Hyena, please take a picture and submit.  Thanks!

Title: RE: November 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique
Post by: Beegerply on 11/02/2021 07:57 AM
Thanks to all of you for taking part in the Nov. GC and a thank you to Bruce for making it flow smoothly.  :biggrin: