This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck).
The Cigar: The Leaf by Oscar, Maduro Lancero
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Country of Origin: Honduras (Oscar Valladares)
The Hype: The Leaf by Oscar line, the cigars best known for being wrapped in a tobacco leaf has added a third size. The new size will be a 7 x 40 Lancero and will be available in the four blends that comprise the Leaf by Oscar line. This new Lancero will be a limited offering to a select 50 retailers nationwide.
Leaf by Oscar is a collaboration between Pittsburgh-based retailer Jim Robinson and Honduran cigar maker Oscar Valladares. The line was launched in 2014 with four blends : Leaf by Oscar Connecticut, Leaf by Oscar Corojo, Leaf by Oscar Maduro, and Leaf by Oscar Sumatra. Originally the cigar was offered in a 6 x 50 Toro, but recently a 6 x 60 offering was added. The new Lancero becomes the first limited offering under the Leaf by Oscar brand.
The Reviewers: Need two reviewers who have posted at least 10 database reviews and hold at least Veteran status and have not or are not scheduled for a review this year.
1. nwb (Nathan)
2. Ken Kelley (Ken)
3. SparklePony (John)
4. quickme (Nick)
5. DRuff (Doug)
Due Date: February 25, 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 Chuck for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'
