This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by headfirst (Gary).
The Cigar: Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Porcelain Corona Gorda
The Specs:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua, Pennsylvania
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium
Size: 5.5" x 48
Shipping: US and Canadian addresses only
Due Date: January 25, 2023
The Hype:
The Porcelain was originally a limited edition line extension of the Deliverance line released December 2018. In June 2019, it was announced that it would be joining the portfolio as a regular production. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Company, and partner at Oveja Negra, decided to to go in a direction that is seemingly a bit different from the company's signature style of full-bodied, full strength cigars by giving the new Deliverance Porcelain blend a beautiful Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan habano binder, and fillers from Nicaragua and USA Pennsylvania. According to Brown, "...the Connecticut wrapper is geared towards our consumers."
The Reviewers:
Open to Regular members in good standing, but volunteers already doing the January review should give others a chance before volunteering. This review will be due by January 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 Gary will make the final selection.
1. tuck0411
2. bstessl
3. ntanner
4. Cfickter
5. Murphy223
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 headfirst for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
Conny fan here, so I'll volunteer for this one.
I'll play
:bump:
Todd and Brian, glad to have you.
:bump: Need 3 more volunteers. This is not your typical Connie, folks
I'll step up if no one else is going to.
Sounds good Neal. Any other takers?
Gary, I'm already doing the January critique, but would be happy to take a spot on this one if you don't fill it up soon
Sounds good Bruce. If there's still an opening on Friday put yourself on the list, can't wait too much longer to get these sent out.
Come on all you Connie haters! :hypno:
Cfickter has volunteered. Added to roster. Some folks still not able to access new site
Interested if there's still a spot
You're in Steve, we have our group!
I'll get things out probably early to mid next week for everyone. If your mailing address is not in your profile please PM it to me.
Looking forward to this one
:bigthumbs:
Quote from: headfirst on 12/22/2022 12:31 PMYou're in Steve, we have our group!
I'll get things out probably early to mid next week for everyone. If your mailing address is not in your profile please PM it to me.
Awesome! Looking forward to it
The cigars hit the PO today. Most are projecting to arrive Jan 3rd or so.
I'll be watching for it.
Got my cigars, thanks for the hitchhikers
Cigars arrived today, thanks for the escorts. Hard to tell what the one escort is the cello is so yellow. That one should be smooth. :bigthumbs: Thanks Gary.
Mine arrived today as well. Thanks for the hitchhikers. :smoker2:
Quote from: ntanner on 01/03/2023 07:41 PMCigars arrived today, thanks for the escorts. Hard to tell what the one escort is the cello is so yellow. That one should be smooth. :bigthumbs: Thanks Gary.
Man I can't remember what I sent to who, some extra singles I had on hand. Nothing too exciting on the hitchikers but no cigar should travel alone!
Package Arrived! Appreciate it and looking forward to it
Just a friendly reminder: Critiques are due on January 25. That's about 3 weeks from now, and gives you time to pick an opportune time to enjoy this one. :smoker:
Review is in, thanks for letting me participate.
Thanks for the reminder.
Review scheduled for this weekend
Quote from: Cfickter on 01/18/2023 10:33 AMReview scheduled for this weekend
Thanks Chuck. Friendly reminder: Seven (7) days left everybody.
Submitted
Mine is in. Thanks for letting me play, Gary! :smoker2:
I hope everyone got their review in and enjoyed the stick, looking forward to reading the reviews. Thanks all for participating!
Reviews are posted. Thanks again Gary!
-Paul
Quote from: SenorPablo on 02/01/2023 12:25 PMReviews are posted. Thanks again Gary!
-Paul
Good Stuff - while mine was a dud - always good to see others feedback - Thanks
Man, that's too bad Steve. They've been pretty consistent in my experience.
Thanks to all of you for the great reviews, I enjoyed reading each of them.
And now I will forever associate a toilet tank lid with this stick thanks to Brian! :lmao:
Great reviews guys. I'm a fan of BLTC so I'm going to keep an eye out for this one.