This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by nirab (Brian).
The Cigar: Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno L'ambassadeur
The Specs:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Mild-Medium
Size: 6.625" x 44
Shipping: US addresses only
Due Date: March 25, 2022
The Hype:
Número Uno was originally blended for World Leaders and handed out by Nicaraguan ambassadors on official missions around the world. In 2018, Joya de Nicaragua gifted some of these cigars to media and special audiences and got their highest rating in 50 years. Joya de Nicaragua is now officially releasing it as part of Obras Maestras, the designation of their ultra-premium family of cigars.
The Reviewers:
Open to everyone, but volunteers already doing the March review should give others a chance before volunteering. This review will be due by March 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 Brian will make the final selection.
1. ntanner
2. klamm143
3. shukpaw
4. tuck0411
5. McBryde
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 nirab for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
I'll throw my name in the hat.
Brian, I'll jump on board if you have an open slot.
I haven't done a Geek Critique in a few years, and life is settling back down into a close to normal routine, so I would be up for one.
I'm always a sucker for a good conny, so count me in if needed. :smoker2:
:bump: Bumping this one up to see if there are any more volunteers so that Brian can get this started, Thanks!
Come on Geeks :hypno:
I'd love to do this one if there is an open spot.
Emerson
Hey there! Count me in if I'm not too late! Thanks!
OK, I am gonna pull random numbers from a hat, with the numbers designated by when a geek offered to participate. I will post the list up here shortly.
OK, random selection done. Here is the list of reviewers:
ntanner
klamm143
shukpaw
tuck0411
McBryde
I will get these out asap. Looking forward to these reviews!
Thanks Brian, I am looking forward to this one for sure!
E
Awesome. I am looking forward to trying this one.
THANKS Brian - looking forward to it....
Thanks, looking forward to it. :smoker2:
Thanks, looking forward to it.
Reviewers, please pm me your mailing addresses. I will get these out sometime next week. Thank you! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Great cigar to pick Brian! This is one I recommend a lot at the lounge
got three responses so far. please pm mailing address if you haven't done so yet. also, please post up on here when you do. thanks!
PM Sent....................Thanks Brian
Confirmed my address.
Sent mine. :smoker2:
Mine has been sent
E
Pm sent.
Cigars shipping out tomorrow. Tracking will be posted here. :biggrin:
Here are the tracking numbers by city & state:
Carlisle AR - 9505515449912062276460
Seattle WA - 9505515449912062276477
Raleigh NC - 9505515449912062276484
Azalea OR - 9505515449912062276491
Brinnon WA - 9505515449912062276507
Looking forward to your reviews!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Looking forward to this one for sure! Thanks for hosting it Brian!
E
Will be watching for it.
On the LOOKOUT...............THANKS.
Gents, I know that these are all still en route, so I'm extending the critique deadline by a day (to March 26) to give you all the extra Saturday to get it in. Enjoy!
QuoteBrlesq - 3/5/2022 9:54 AM
Gents, I know that these are all still en route, so I'm extending the critique deadline by a day (to March 26) to give you all the extra Saturday to get it in. Enjoy!
and to make up for the lost hour on daylight savings time???
:biggrin:
Mine arrived today looking fit and well accompanied. Thanks for letting me in on this one Brian.
As for that extra day, I am overwhelmed with this great show of generosity. Bruce, you never cease to amuse me.
Quotentanner - 3/5/2022 8:48 PM
Mine arrived today looking fit and well accompanied. Thanks for letting me in on this one Brian.
As for that extra day, I am overwhelmed with this great show of generosity. Bruce, you never cease to amuse me.
Don't get used to it! :notamused:
I got mine. Thank you, and thank you for its companions. I am looking forward to reviewing this one.
Mine have arrived as well. Thanks for the hitch hikers Brian!
E
Got mine as well, and THANKS for the extra band members.....Looking forward to strikin' up the BAND.
Picked mine up at the P.O. today. Thanks for the hitchhikers! :smoker2:
Happy they all arrived safe n sound...enjoy! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Mine is in. Thanks for letting me play! :smoker2:
Friendly reminder: 6 days left to get the these smoked and critiqued. Thank you!
Mine's in, damn I hope I got a fluke of a cigar on this one, I was soooooooo looking forward to smoking what all the other reviews that I have read about it, and it just didn't do it! I need to get another one of these to try out!
E
Three critiques still outstanding. Due tomorrow because we extended it an extra day. Thanks!
I have smoked the cigar (thank you) and have notes. I'll get this in later tonight or tomorrow.
Review is in, thanks for letting me participate.
Review is in - Thanks Bruce and Brian for letting me in on this one.
QuoteMcBryde - 3/25/2022 1:01 AM
Mine's in, damn I hope I got a fluke of a cigar on this one, I was soooooooo looking forward to smoking what all the other reviews that I have read about it, and it just didn't do it! I need to get another one of these to try out!
I will try and remember to send you another one.
E
:biggrin:
Okay. I have written my review, but it has been 9 years since I have done one of these, so please bear with me while I try to remember how to input the review in the system.
it's in. Thank you for letting me participate.
These reviews are now posted. Thanks again to nirab for providing the sample cigar
well, I am a bit disappointed in the scores, but, that is compared to my experience with this cigar. and that, is the way the cookie crumbles! thanks for letting me sponsor, and thanks to all y'all geeks who submitted their reviews on time!!
Quotenirab - 4/3/2022 2:06 PM
well, I am a bit disappointed in the scores, but, that is compared to my experience with this cigar. and that, is the way the cookie crumbles! thanks for letting me sponsor, and thanks to all y'all geeks who submitted their reviews on time!!
From all the reviews I have seen here, and the ones that I have seen online, I need to try this cigar again.
E
YES INDEED Duckslayer - it does appear you got the LEMON flavored stick.....get a few for those cold wet days in the blinds!!!!!