This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck)
The Cigar: Black Label Trading Co. Killer Bee Green Hornet (4.5 x 46)
The Specs:
Cigar Reviewed: Black Works Killer Bee Green Hornet
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5 Inches
Ring Gauge: 48
Vitola: Robusto
Release Date: July 25, 2016
The Background/Hype:
In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase "unique premium cigars" produced at the Fabrica Oveja Negra in EstelĂ, Nicaragua. The first three releases were the NBK (6 x 46), The Killer Bee (4 1/2 x 46) and Rorschach (5 x 38), all of which shipped in December of that year.
At the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the company launched a new line extension based on the Killer Bee blend named the Green Hornet. The 5 x 48 robusto featured a small piece of candela wrapper covering the foot of the cigar as well as candela strips around the cap and is sold in boxes of 20 for $9.50 each. Blend-wise, the regular production release is covered in an Ecuadorian maduro leaf with candela accents, a Nicaraguan habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, and is rolled at the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory.
"The Green Hornet started as an event only cigar, however after seeing the response from consumers and retailers we knew it had to become a regular release," said Brown in a press release. "The blend is a touch stronger than the Killer Bee to compliment the larger vitola and the closed Candela foot creates a very unique profile from the first puff. The Green Hornet is big, bold, rich and spicy."
Due Date: May 25, 2017
The Reviewers:
Four (4) veteran or higher status reviewers, min 500 points and 10 reviews
One (1) newb (less than 12 months on Geeks), min 100 points and 5 reviews
Must not have done a review in February, April or May.
Canadian Reviewers: Included
1. 05Venturer (Kent)
2. johncw (John)
3. ninfiction (Brian)
4. headfirst (Gary)
5. So Many Sticks (Jeff)
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Thanks again to Chuck for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'