This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by appollo (Stephen)
The Cigar: L'Atelier Surrogates Crystal Baller (5.7 x 56)
The Specs:
Country Manufactured: NICARAGUA
Wrapper: EQUADORIAN HABANO
Filler: NICARAGUAN
Binder: NICARAGUAN
The Hype:
Pete Johnson & crew were at it again.
Introducing the next project from L'Atelier cigars, Surrogates. Blended by Pete Johnson, and crafted in Don Pepin's My Father factory in Nicaragua, each Surrogate was masterfully created to serve up four unique and completely different experiences. This time around, their goal was simple. To create a new series of cigars, limited-edition in nature, that would be readily available to the consumer without breaking the bank. A winning combination if you ask me. Here's the bottom line: Surrogates deliver the goods as promised.
Each blend is easily distinguished by its....errr....'one of a kind' names and bands. I don't know where they came up with these, but they sure make for a good conversation.
Crystal Baller – Medium to full-bodied. Notes of natural sweetness, spice, cocoa, cedar, and a toasty finish. Featuring: Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan long-fillers, and box-pressed finish.
Due Date: October 25th., 2018
The Reviewers:
1. quickme (Niki)
2. CrazyK (Karl)
3. pferg (Patrick)
4. Vanilla Gorilla (Greg)
5. biggsy16 (Rich)
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Thanks again to Stephen for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'