This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by tuck0411 (Todd).
The Cigar: French Collection (by Jochy Blanco) Cardinal Mazarin
The Specs:
Wrapper: Secret
Binder: Secret
Filler: Secret
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Size: 6" x 56
Due Date: February 25, 2023
The Hype:
Jochy Blanco is a fourth-generation tobacco grower, a second-generation cigar maker, and the the CEO of Tabacalera Palma. Jochy visits France from time to time to explore vineyards and 300-year-old churches. On a trip about 5 years ago he visited an art gallery, and noticed many Old Master painters focused on religious figures as their subject matter. He was intrigued and started to research these figures, mostly cardinals. He became inspired to make cigars named after a few of them, that would pair well with wines. Art inspiring art. His ode to France and its rich history of wine, art and culture. No one could understand the branding, so he decided against selling them as a line, but these cigars were so damn good Jochy didn't mind taking up some space and aging them for his own stash. Privada Cigar Club came along and was able to get their hands on these to sell.
The Reviewers: Todd has drafted the following reviewers:
1. amigodecigar
2. Beegerply
3. junglepete
4. Headfirst
5. Druff
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 tuck0411 for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
Thanks, Bruce. John (amigodecigars) has his stick and the other four packages will be going out this week.
Sounds like an interesting stick, will keep my eyes out for the review :smoker:
These are in the mail as of today.
Byron - 9500110166573006106025
Gary - 9500110166573006106018
Pete - 9500110166573006105998
Doug - 9500110166573006106001
Package received in perfect shape. Thanks for the hitchhikers Todd!
Package received. Thanks for the extras!!
Got mine yesterday, thanks for getting it to us so fast Todd!
The cigar is not in the drop down list on the critique page.
Quote from: DRuff on 02/10/2023 09:19 PMThe cigar is not in the drop down list on the critique page.
Sent you a PM, Doug, but I'm seeing it. This is the cigar in question...
https://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=192128;t=French_Collection_(by_Jochy_Blanco)_Cardinal_Mazarin
Quote from: tuck0411 on 02/10/2023 09:32 PMQuote from: DRuff on 02/10/2023 09:19 PMThe cigar is not in the drop down list on the critique page.
Sent you a PM, Doug, but I'm seeing it. This is the cigar in question...
https://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=192128;t=French_Collection_(by_Jochy_Blanco)_Cardinal_Mazarin
I see it there, but not in the critique form
Nevermind, now it's there, damn these new glasses ! :whistle: :lmao:
Quote from: DRuff on 02/10/2023 09:55 PMNevermind, now it's there, damn these new glasses ! :whistle: :lmao:
:smoker2: Great! For everyone else, two weeks to go on this. Looking forward to the reviews. :smoker:
My critique is in !
Friendly reminder: 10 days left to get these turned in (Feb 25). Thank you!
Thanks for the reminder.
Plan to smoke mine tomorrow. :thumbsup:
Review is in, thanks Todd.
The review has been submitted. Thank you to Bruce for coordinating and to Todd for providing the cigar.
My review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce.
Quote from: Beegerply on 02/22/2023 08:24 AMMy review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce.
No apology necessary. You hadn't signed in here in a while, and we were concerned about you. :-)
Quote from: Beegerply on 02/22/2023 08:24 AMMy review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce.
No worries, Byron. Thanks for doing the review. :smoker2:
Friendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!
They should all be in. I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Yes, 4 are in, but amigodecigars has not submitted yet.
Quote from: tuck0411 on 02/23/2023 03:02 PMQuote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!
They should all be in. I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Ok, I just emailed him about it.
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 03:27 PMYes, 4 are in, but amigodecigars has not submitted yet.
Quote from: tuck0411 on 02/23/2023 03:02 PMQuote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!
They should all be in. I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Everyone is in. Thanks!
These are now posted. Thanks to everyone that participated, and special thanks to Todd for providing the cigar
Big thanks to the reviewers, feedback has been left. Sorry to hear a few of the sticks didn't perform well. I just had a second one today and it was pretty near flawless, as was my first one. Luck of the draw, I guess. Thanks again, appreciate you guys giving it a shot. :smoker2: