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.