March 2023 Member Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by Brlesq, 01/01/2023 12:14 PM

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Brlesq

This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by tuck0411 (Todd).

The Cigar: French Collection (by Jochy Blanco) Cardinal Mazarin

The Specs:
Wrapper: Secret
Binder: Secret
Filler: Secret
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Size: 6" x 56

Due Date: February 25, 2023

The Hype:
Jochy Blanco is a fourth-generation tobacco grower, a second-generation cigar maker, and the the CEO of Tabacalera Palma. Jochy visits France from time to time to explore vineyards and 300-year-old churches. On a trip about 5 years ago he visited an art gallery, and noticed many Old Master painters focused on religious figures as their subject matter. He was intrigued and started to research these figures, mostly cardinals. He became inspired to make cigars named after a few of them, that would pair well with wines. Art inspiring art. His ode to France and its rich history of wine, art and culture. No one could understand the branding, so he decided against selling them as a line, but these cigars were so damn good Jochy didn't mind taking up some space and aging them for his own stash. Privada Cigar Club came along and was able to get their hands on these to sell.

The Reviewers:  Todd has drafted the following reviewers:
1. amigodecigar
2. Beegerply
3. junglepete
4. Headfirst
5. Druff

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 tuck0411 for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


tuck0411

Thanks, Bruce. John (amigodecigars) has his stick and the other four packages will be going out this week.
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

BewareDaPenguin

Sounds like an interesting stick, will keep my eyes out for the review :smoker:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

"Things do not happen. Things are made to happen." - JFK

tuck0411

These are in the mail as of today.

Byron - 9500110166573006106025
Gary - 9500110166573006106018
Pete - 9500110166573006105998
Doug - 9500110166573006106001
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

DRuff

Package received in perfect shape. Thanks for the hitchhikers Todd!


junglepete

Package received. Thanks for the extras!!
Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

headfirst

Got mine yesterday, thanks for getting it to us so fast Todd!
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

DRuff

The cigar is not in the drop down list on the critique page.


tuck0411

Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

DRuff



DRuff

Nevermind, now it's there, damn these new glasses !  :whistle:  :lmao:


tuck0411

Quote from: DRuff on 02/10/2023 09:55 PMNevermind, now it's there, damn these new glasses !  :whistle:  :lmao:

 :smoker2: Great!  For everyone else, two weeks to go on this.  Looking forward to the reviews.   :smoker:
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

DRuff



Brlesq


Friendly reminder:  10 days left to get these turned in (Feb 25).  Thank you!

Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


junglepete

Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

headfirst

Plan to smoke mine tomorrow.   :thumbsup:
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

headfirst

When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

junglepete

The review has been submitted. Thank you to Bruce for coordinating and to Todd for providing the cigar.
Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

Beegerply

My review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce. 
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
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"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

Brlesq

Quote from: Beegerply on 02/22/2023 08:24 AMMy review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce. 

No apology necessary.  You hadn't signed in here in a while, and we were concerned about you. :-)

Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


tuck0411

Quote from: Beegerply on 02/22/2023 08:24 AMMy review is in thanks Todd for letting do this review. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication to you and Bruce. 

No worries, Byron.  Thanks for doing the review.   :smoker2:
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

Brlesq

Friendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!
Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


tuck0411

Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!

They should all be in.  I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ

Brlesq

Yes, 4 are in, but amigodecigars has not submitted yet.

Quote from: tuck0411 on 02/23/2023 03:02 PM
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!

They should all be in.  I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


tuck0411

Ok, I just emailed him about it.


Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 03:27 PMYes, 4 are in, but amigodecigars has not submitted yet.

Quote from: tuck0411 on 02/23/2023 03:02 PM
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/23/2023 02:39 PMFriendly reminder: 2 days left to submit critiques!
Thank-you!

They should all be in.  I see four "mine is in" posts here and John (amigodecigars) told me via email that his was in.
Todd

"Those sticks won't smoke themselves..." -- OZZ


   
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