This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by klamm143 (Kevin).
The Cigar: Hammer & Sickle Tradicion Serie Churchill
The Specs:
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Mild-Medium to Medium
Size: 7" x 48
Due Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022
The Hype: This was a Cigar Aficionado Top 25 pick in 2015 (coming in at No. 11). As the brand name indicates, Hammer + Sickle has opted for tradition over trend with its Tradición Serie Churchill. It isn't a scaled up, modern interpretation of a Churchill, as others have created, but stays within traditional parameters. Eric Hanson, who released his first Hammer + Sickle brand in 2010, has adopted the symbol of Russia as the cigar's logo. He points out that the hammer and sickle does not represent the Soviet Union (which incorporated a star), but symbolizes Russia's industrial north and agrarian south. For him, it's a heritage symbol and not political.
Kevin has enlisted a few reviewers already and has room for 2 more volunteers. Initially, volunteers should be Veteran status or higher. This review will be due by September 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 Kevin will make the final selection. A note from Kevin: "These sticks have been stored in a temp / humidity controlled Plastic Tote for the past few months but they are still in the box as sealed by the manufacturer. Basically - this will be a review ROTT - so we should get reviewers that are otherwise not affected or altered by storage conditions or aging."
1. DonM
2. McBryde
3. Headfirst
4. ntanner
5. appollo
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 klamm143 for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
OK Brothers - Here is a copy of a post (Otter) sent to me back when I made a purchase of 6 boxes of these sticks - at that time they were out of maduros - and the distributor was "burning the brand" I'm sure due to the Russia - Ukraine conflict I found it interesting that the cigars were made at Davidoff. Otter says they are a good morning smoke with coffee so if you know Otter - you know he knows what he is talking about. ME----well, I will have to stick to the Vodka "gut busters" maybe a coffee liquor with vodka to compliment this stick????
THANKS TO OTTER for the tips.
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Otter
Posted 5/9/2022 5:04 PM (#791271 - in reply to #791246)
Subject: Re: Hammer and Sickle buy 1 get 3 boxes
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Kevin these are made at Davidoff, they worked with Henke on the blend... they are a good morning smoke with coffee.
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I'll volunteer if you'll have me.
Most definitely Neal......you are in Brother...........ONE SPOT REMAINS.
Who wants FREE CIGARS????? Step right up -- for a "right off the truck" experience!!!!!!
OH YEAH --- one more thing to all - make sure your address is current on your profile page - or - send me a PM / call / text, with whatever address you would like for your cigars to be sent. THANK YOU ALL.
Quoteklamm143 - 8/6/2022 11:51 AM
Most definitely Neal......you are in Brother..........!
Wow, you'll let anybody in! :biggrin:
I just did the August GC, so I am not eligible. However, if you find that no one else is willing to participate, I am definitely interested... :biggrin:
???? Guess who is back? Thanks Kevin for the invite and looking forward to doing the review!
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2022 11:17 AM
Quoteklamm143 - 8/6/2022 11:51 AM
Most definitely Neal......you are in Brother..........!
Wow, you'll let anybody in! :biggrin:
I knew it was open to anyone, Don was already on the list. :biggrin:
:angry: It was a special invite! :biggrin:
The pairing of a White Russian sealed the deal :shades:
DON M...............my Florida connection - LMAO - nice to have you Brother.
Kevin advised me that this is full now. He's been actively recruiting, although from the looks of this crew, its been in some pretty seedy places! :biggrin:
VERYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy SEEDY..............there's a great disturbance in the force!!!!
Thanks for the invite Kevin look forward to the review.
OK Fellas ......... here's the info you have all been waiting for - LMAO!!!!!
All packages are on the way - sent out from fabulous Raleigh NC on Monday 8-22-2022 at 0900 AM. ETD - estimated time of delivery is 2 to 3 days - for everyone except Apollo (Stephen) - who lives just North of modern civilization, and just short of the end of the flat earth falling off point. History says his stuff takes 10 to 14 days so just maybe he will be able to join in the fun!!!!!
I thank you all for joining the "group of misfits" and hope you enjoy the critique stick, plus the body guards.
Also, I am a few days late getting these in the mail - thanks to covid - a second time - that's with both shots and a booster plus wearing the dang mask at all times when in public - GO FIGURE???????
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Valencia - ETD - 8.25.22 T#9505 5122 8712 2234 6370 17
Azalea - ETD - 8.26.22 T# 9505 5122 8712 2234 6370 24
Carlisle - ETD - 8.25.22 T# 9505 5122 8712 2234 6370 31
Crystal River - ETD - 08.25.22 T# 9505 5122 8712 2234 6370 48 MR MILLER, SIR Heads up - I will be back in your area the second week of Sept - not sure yet of exact dates - I will get up with you when in town and we will hit the Cigar Lounge again.
Slingerlands (Kool AZZ name) - ETD - 8.24.2022 T# 9505 5122 8712 2234 6370 55
End of the Earth Canada - ETD - who the heck knows????? - CH168725955US - where shipping costs now require taking a second mortgage on the house - LMAO Again - this all considering it can only be tracked a partial route once in Canada, then via horseback up until the MUSH dog teams takes over. Then Stephen has to hike 20 miles over rough tough dangerous terrain, in full survival gear to a abandoned mail drop shack just to pick up a box of hockey memorabilia that closely resembles a box of brown twizzlers that smell like tobacco rolls.
STAY SAFE - TAKE CARE - LIVE LONG and save time for" at least one more stick"!!!!!!
Sorry for the mess - when you edit the message the program slaps it all together making it "a fubar piece of krapollas".
You're too much, Kevin! :lmao: :lmao:
Quoteklamm143 - 8/24/2022 1:26 AM
Sorry for the mess - when you edit the message the program slaps it all together making it "a fubar piece of krapollas".
:lmao: My head hurts just trying to read all that mess but got it! Thanks for letting me play in this GC. Give me a shout before you come to town!
Kevin is out of control!!
I'm not even a reviewer this month, but Kevin decided to blow up my mailbox anyway with a sample of the critique cigar and a nice trio of Connecticut bodyguards. Very much appreciated, bother!
:bigthumbs:
After digging out my old Dick Tracy decoder ring I was able to figure out what all that was about and I am happy to say I still don't know what the h#// is going on but I will be watching for the package.
Package received, Kevin, thanks for the hitchhikers. Now to let it rest up. Thanks again for inviting me and sponsoring this one.
The Eagle has landed! Thanks for the hitchhikers, looking forward to the review
Looks like 3 of 6 have struck the target - 3 left on this sortie - TIME to do some of that pilot crap - TURN AND BURN ....or.....let rest and burn. ENJOY guys.
Gee ,Kevin I'm not at the end but close LOL.You have to come out to hunt.
Mine arrived today, thanks for the escorts and for letting me participate in this one.
McBryde sent me a direct text - he has his...........that only leaves that Northern Lights dude!!! End Of The Milky Way - why are we not surprised - LMAO - Stephen is always last.
Tracking says the Canada Bound Package is in Toronto and has cleared Customs....(helps to be sports related items)...LOL.....Next Stop - "Who knows where in Canada" but at least it's in Toronto. I'm guessing another 3 or 4 days and Apollo will have officially landed.
Quoteklamm143 - 8/27/2022 7:07 PM
Tracking says the Canada Bound Package is in Toronto and has cleared Customs....(helps to be sports related items)...LOL.....Next Stop - "Who knows where in Canada" but at least it's in Toronto. I'm guessing another 3 or 4 days and Apollo will have officially landed.
'Men's Monthly Gift Items" Always worked well for me to get stuff through!
Thanks for the hitchhikers along with mine Kevin!
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Heard from Apollo - the pony express did show up and he has his sticks - so everyone is on board and have a little over two weeks left to git 'er done............ENJOY GUYS.
10 days left fellas.............just a friendly reminder.
T Minus 7 days..........
Quoteklamm143 - 9/18/2022 7:41 AM
T Minus 7 days..........
You're making my job easy by picking up the reminders. :bigthumbs:
My review is in, thanks for letting me participate in this one.
Mine is done as well, thanks Kevin.
Thanks Neal and Gary---4 days left my Brothers ---
Review in .Thanks Kevin for including me in this.
No problem my north of the border (and sometimes north of modern civilization) friend--------ALWAYS A PLEASURE and thanks for participating...SIR Stephen of Parrsboro.
Friendly reminder: 3 days left to get these in. Thanks!
Quoteappollo - 9/22/2022 2:11 PM
Review in .Thanks Kevin for including me in this.
It looks like Hurricane Fiona is heading your way, Stephen. Hope that you stay safe and warm and that it becomes a non-event!
I will have my review in either tonight or tomorrow morning, thanks!
OK DON DON.......Don't get to addicted to work that you can't enjoy the cigars - YOU do know that there is and endless supply for us there in the Homosassa hideaway!!!!!
My review is in! Thanks Kevin for including me on the review
My review is in. My jaws hurt!
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7 reviews are in!
QuoteBrlesq - 9/25/2022 11:04 PM
7 reviews are in!
:lmao: :lmao:
Lucky 7.......and possibly some record low scores - well, fun while it lasted!!!! Some interesting stories - maybe ROTT cigar reviews are not the way to go but it gives you a realistic look at what you can expect from ordering in bulk from the internet / on line orders. Definitely buyer beware on these sticks.
Thanks to all those who participated - and thanks for getting them in on time. Thank you also to the "TOP DOG" Bruce for putting together this months Critique.
QuoteDonM - 9/26/2022 6:24 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 9/25/2022 11:04 PM
7 reviews are in!
:lmao: :lmao:
Don went for extra credit! :lmao:
THAT DON.........always puts a spin on things.
QuoteBrlesq - 9/26/2022 1:14 PM
QuoteDonM - 9/26/2022 6:24 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 9/25/2022 11:04 PM
7 reviews are in!
:lmao: :lmao:
Don went for extra credit! :lmao:
FWIW, I only hit submit 1 time resulting in 3 reviews :bigthumbs: I was making sure the review got in before
Y'all beat on me for being late
DON - we would never do such a thing!!!!!
QuoteBrlesq - 9/23/2022 10:49 AM
Quoteappollo - 9/22/2022 2:11 PM
Review in .Thanks Kevin for including me in this.
It looks like Hurricane Fiona is heading your way, Stephen. Hope that you stay safe and warm and that it becomes a non-event!Yea we didn't fair as bad as Cape Breton I live more close to New Brunswick in the Western part.My elf personally never lost power but alot of people around still have none.Its amazing to me how much difference a few miles make.
These scores are live now. Thanks again to Kevin for sponsoring this!
Thanks for including me in this review Keven! I really struggled with the reviewed cigar, and see that I was not the only one. It happens! That is why we do reviews, right?
Thanks again