This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Beegerply (Byron).
The Cigar: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Lancero
The Specs:
Wrapper: Ecuador Maduro
Binder: Ecuador Habano
Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaragua, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Country of Origin: Nicaragua and Dominican Republic.
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: 7" x 42
Shipping: US addresses only
Due Date: May 25, 2023
The Hype:
First unveiled in 2016, the limited edition Bishops Blend is an annual release known for its robust flavor profile, which James Brown believes showcases his growth as a blender. Never a shortage of skulls in the Black Label Trading Company's branding, the band showcases a red skull adorning a ceremonial bishop's headdress (or miter for all the Catholic school survivors out there). This band is rock and roll through and through, but even more impressive is the somewhat pointed cap mirroring the miter shape. At the heart of the Black Label Trading Company Bishop's Blend are Pennsylvanian, Nicaraguan, and Connecticut broadleaf filler tobaccos. This blend moves the broadleaf to the forefront without overwhelming the Nicaraguan portion. The binder is Ecuadorian Habano, and the wrapper is an Ecuadorian Maduro. Production is usually limited to around 400-600 boxes of Bishops Blend in each size in the United States. The Lancero size was released in 2020 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this blend.
The Reviewers:
Initially, volunteers should be Veteran status or higher and not doing the May review. This review will be due by May 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 Beegerply will make the final selection.
1. Brlesq
2. gitfiddl
3. Murphy223
4. ntanner
5. BewareDaPenguin
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 Beegerply for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
Thank you for asking me to be part of this critique, Byron. Much appreciated! I'm a big BLTC fan.
Quote from: Brlesq on 03/21/2023 02:10 PMThank you for asking me to be part of this critique, Byron. Much appreciated! I'm a big BLTC fan.
Not a problem glad you are able to do it Bruce.
I'd like to be a part 9f this if you'll have me.
Interested!!
Dave and Steve you are in. :biggrin:
Quote from: Beegerply on 03/23/2023 09:40 AMDave and Steve you are in. :biggrin:
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:dancing: Yippee! :dancing: And thank you!
I'd be interested in trying this one if you will have me.
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Neal you are in :biggrin:
:dancing:
Quote from: Beegerply on 03/23/2023 09:40 AMDave and Steve you are in. :biggrin:
Woo hoo. Thanks. Looking forward to it
We need one more spot filled to get this one rolling!
Byron is doing mine in July, so if there's nobody else that wants in, I most certainly can do it, and we can meet up and swap sticks :smoker:
I'm doing May so if someone wants in - speak up lol
Adam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:
Quote from: Beegerply on 03/29/2023 10:02 AMAdam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:
Sounds good brother, hit me up and we can get together :smoker:
Quote from: BewareDaPenguin on 03/29/2023 10:44 AMQuote from: Beegerply on 03/29/2023 10:02 AMAdam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:
Sounds good brother, hit me up and we can get together :smoker:
Sounds good I'll be in touch with you. :biggrin:
Alright reviewers I will get these out sometime early next week. If your address as changed let me know by Monday. And thanks for doing this review. :biggrin:
Quote from: Beegerply on 03/30/2023 08:47 AMAlright reviewers I will get these out sometime early next week. If your address as changed let me know by Monday. And thanks for doing this review. :biggrin:
Thank you for sponsoring this one Byron! :bigthumbs:
Please post up when you receive your cigar
Watching for it.
Quote from: ntanner on 04/09/2023 09:46 PMWatching for it.
Ditto - Will post when received Thx
Guys I'm little bit behind on sending the cigars. We had a storm come into town that shut us down so we should have them out this week. Sorry for the delay.
Quote from: Beegerply on 04/10/2023 03:59 PMGuys I'm little bit behind on sending the cigars. We had a storm come into town that shut us down so we should have them out this week. Sorry for the delay.
Yes we did lol pretty nasty too! Just hit me up bro! :smoker: I got your sticks as well :biggrin:
Ok guys I've got the packages in the mail
Dave 9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 59
Steve 9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 73
Neal 9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 97
Bruce 9505 51277696 3103 5478 10
Sorry for the delay, enjoy :biggrin:
I'll be on the lookout. Thanks.
Received today, thanks!
My package arrived today. Were there supposed to be two of them in the box? :confused:
Package has arrived. Thanks and looking forward to this one!
Quote from: gitfiddl on 04/17/2023 03:52 PMMy package arrived today. Were there supposed to be two of them in the box? :confused:
Nope. You're supposed to forward that other one to me.
Shows mine delivered to the PO box but I won't know for sure until tomorrow when we get back from Jamaica.
Ok, package is in my possession. Thanks again for letting me participate, I'm looking forward to burning these and seeing what this one has to offer.
Quote from: gitfiddl on 04/17/2023 03:52 PMMy package arrived today. Were there supposed to be two of them in the box? :confused:
Yes Dave I like giving out two of the same, you might like to smoke one before the review or at a later date give it to a friend.
Finally got together with Byron :smoker: stick looks great, thanks for having me brother :thumbsup:
No problem Adam had a nice day yesterday looking forward to smoking the review cigar and the others. :biggrin:
Submitted! Thanks for letting me participate
Quote from: Murphy223 on 05/15/2023 08:26 AMSubmitted! Thanks for letting me participate
Steve thanks for getting that review done :dancing: :biggrin:
Dang bro this is the last weekend to smoke this? I just got it!!! :smoker:
Friendly reminder: Ten (10) days until due date (May 25). Since I am tied up the 25th and 26th, lets make them due by Saturday the 27th by noon. Gives you an extra Friday night, Adam! ;-)
Quote from: Brlesq on 05/15/2023 06:27 PMFriendly reminder: Ten (10) days until due date (May 25). Since I am tied up the 25th and 26th, lets make them due by Saturday the 27th by noon. Gives you an extra Friday night, Adam! ;-)
Thanks Bruce you"re the MAN :smoker:
Is there still a 'pre-populated" form with the cigar's info already entered to submit our critiques on? If so, I can't seem to find it. All I can find is the totally blank form.
Quote from: gitfiddl on 05/21/2023 12:25 PMIs there still a 'pre-populated" form with the cigar's info already entered to submit our critiques on? If so, I can't seem to find it. All I can find is the totally blank form.
I've never seen a pre-populated form here. You just click the drop down menu and pick the cigar's name.
Got my review in. Thanks for letting me participate.
Thanks Neal
I'll get it done, don't worry :smoker:
My review is in. Sorry I'm late.
Quote from: Brlesq on 05/15/2023 06:27 PMFriendly reminder: Ten (10) days until due date (May 25). Since I am tied up the 25th and 26th, lets make them due by Saturday the 27th by noon. Gives you an extra Friday night, Adam! ;-)
Gonna smoke this tonight and make sure it's in :smoker: thanks again for the extension Bruce :smoker:
Quote from: BewareDaPenguin on 05/26/2023 03:21 PMQuote from: Brlesq on 05/15/2023 06:27 PMFriendly reminder: Ten (10) days until due date (May 25). Since I am tied up the 25th and 26th, lets make them due by Saturday the 27th by noon. Gives you an extra Friday night, Adam! ;-)
Gonna smoke this tonight and make sure it's in :smoker: thanks again for the extension Bruce :smoker:
:bigthumbs:
I passed out on the couch, but I woke up and got it done :lmao: :smoker: thanks again!
These critiques are now posted. Thanks again to Byron for sponsoring this!
Some good reviews! I was coming down a similar path until mine started having issues...good stick overall. Thanks again Byron!
Always cool to see the reviews. Thanks for letting me participate
Feed back left for all reviewers :biggrin:
Quote from: Beegerply on 06/06/2023 03:53 PMFeed back left for all reviewers :biggrin:
Thanks, and returned! :smoker:
Quote from: Beegerply on 06/06/2023 03:53 PMFeed back left for all reviewers :biggrin:
Thanks - doing same today