This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by clami (Clay)
The Cigar: RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Pestera Muierilor (4 x 46, NIC)
The Hype - The Aquitaine contains the same long-filler, full-bodied blend found in the US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapped CroMagnon, including its unique Cameroon binder. However, the Aquitaine features a beautiful Ecuador Habano Ligero wrapper selected from the best tobacco we could find. This eighth and ninth priming ligero leaf is thick, oily and has amazing texture.
The filler leaf for this blend was acquired from three separate growing regions in Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega and a small farm north of Esteli on the Honduran border, Pueblo Nuevo. This third leaf, a ligero, brings a strong, smoky, savory flavor to the blend. When combined with the spicy characteristics of the habano wrapper, the exotic bite of the Cameroon binder and the clean finish of its viso and seco companions, the blend adds another dimension to the deep rich tobacco flavor we present in the CroMagnon.
The Reviewers:
Criteria: Veteran status, plus. We will try to have a mix of newer members and experienced members. Also must not have done a review in November or December.
Shipping Restrictions: Limited to US addresses.
1. McBryde (Emerson)
2. sar127 (Rob)
3. Cfickter (Chuck)
4. Beegerply (Byron)
5. jharrisx5 (Jason)
Due date: December 30, 2016
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 new initiative in place.
Thanks again to Clay for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'