This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by nirab (Brian).
The Cigar: Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown Toro
The Specs:
Wrapper: Mexican
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium+
Size: 6" x 52
Shipping: US addresses only
Due Date: March 25, 2023
The Hype:
Based in Virginia, Stolen Throne was established in 2019, the company's debut inaugurated by the Crook of the Crown cigar. Blended in collaboration with Texas-based cigar manufacturer and blender Noel Rojas, the Crook of the Crown is Stolen Throne's first release and flagship cigar, featuring a 10-year-aged Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, an Indonesian binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. It offers a full-bodied smoking experience.
The Reviewers:
Open to everyone, and Newbies are highly encouraged to participate (as Brian has indicated that he may favor picking a Newbie over a geek with experience). 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.
Deener27
Brlesq
ntanner
Murphy223
Cfickter
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 nirab for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
I'll throw my hat in the ring.
I'm in if you will have me for this :smoker:
This has been up for 5 days and not filled, so I would like to volunteer as well. :angel:
I'm looking forward to the reviews on this one I have one ageing in the humi
Quote from: appollo on 02/07/2023 01:21 PMI'm looking forward to the reviews on this one I have one ageing in the humi
Same. I'd join in, but I have smoked this one many times, and have a bundle aging as we speak. Would rather have other geeks try this one out if they haven't yet...
I'll volunteer if you need another. Always willing to smoke a cigar.
Always willing to throw my hat in as well
Hello y'all! I will let this run through the weekend, and choose 5 random geeks on Monday. As it sits, we only have 5 geeks so far, so your odds are really really good!!
I'll jump in
Ok, random number generator picked the following geeks:
Deener27
Brlesq
ntanner
Murphy223
Cfickter
Gentlemen, please email me your addresses. These will be shipping direct Stolen Throne, and that will make it much easier for me to send them your mailing information. Knowing Lee and the crew over there, I would suspect there may be more in these packages other than the review cigar...we shall see!!
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to support our wonderful CG Family!!
Quote from: nirab on 02/13/2023 10:07 PMOk, random number generator picked the following geeks:
Deener27
Brlesq
ntanner
Murphy223
Cfickter
Gentlemen, please email me your addresses. These will be shipping direct Stolen Throne, and that will make it much easier for me to send them your mailing information. Knowing Lee and the crew over there, I would suspect there may be more in these packages other than the review cigar...we shall see!!
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to support our wonderful CG Family!!
Thanks to the randomness of the universe (and to you for sponsoring Brian)! I messaged you via FB with my address. Please let me know that we're all good now.
I got bumped!!! :angry: :angry: Lol all good, looking forward to the reviews, sounds like a good smoke!!! :smoker:
Sent you my address on the CG messenger.
Quote from: BewareDaPenguin on 02/14/2023 01:46 PMI got bumped!!! :angry: :angry: Lol all good, looking forward to the reviews, sounds like a good smoke!!! :smoker:
Totally random, however...let's see what I can do for you... :shy:
Quote from: nirab on 02/14/2023 04:15 PMQuote from: BewareDaPenguin on 02/14/2023 01:46 PMI got bumped!!! :angry: :angry: Lol all good, looking forward to the reviews, sounds like a good smoke!!! :smoker:
Totally random, however...let's see what I can do for you... :shy:
Lol no need my brother you are an epic legend, I will hop in one of these my friend, appreciate the gesture, I was just messing with you guys lol :smoker:
GC reviewers, please post up once your package arrives from Stolen Throne. Thank you!
I'll be watching for it.
Looking forward to this. Thanks
Package arrived!!
Got mine also. Thanks for letting me participate.
Got mine. Thanks for the hitchhiker
Received, thanks!
Mine arrived as well.
Alright, need a little help. How in the sam hell do I leave feedback. Been trying for fifteen minutes now and I'm getting nowhere. :angry:
Quote from: ntanner on 03/05/2023 04:50 PMAlright, need a little help. How in the sam hell do I leave feedback. Been trying for fifteen minutes now and I'm getting nowhere. :angry:
Click on the person's name. Then look under Trader System and you'll see Submit Feedback for ———-.
Got it, thanks Barry.
Looks like all packages landed. Just a reminder, this is due by March 25th, so find a good time in the next 18 days to enjoy and critique this cigar.
Friendly reminder: Seven (7) days left to get these done (due March 25). Enjoy!
Quote from: Brlesq on 03/18/2023 05:58 PMFriendly reminder: Seven (7) days left to get these done (due March 25). Enjoy!
Getting to mine today. Thanks for the reminder
Review is in, thanks for letting me play.
Submitted!
Critiques are posted and the scores are consistently high and close. Might be the highest scoring critique ever!
92.2 scoring average. That is impressive indeed.
Well deserved ratings.
Wow!! These are great reviews!! I am not too surprised, as this has been our best selling line at TCV since we partnered up with Stolen Throne. This makes me very happy!! Thanks y'all!! :biggrin:
Anyone interested in 5pks, 10pks, or bundles, y'all get special CG pricing...and we have all 4 of their lines in stock.
Some great scores and reviews :smoker: