March 2021 Member Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by Brlesq, 01/03/2021 02:10 PM

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Brlesq

This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Vroomp (Brad).

The Cigar: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2

The Specs:
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Size: 6" x 55

Shipping: US and Canada addresses only

Due Date: February 25, 2021

The Hype:
Carlos Fuente Jr. blended the Don Carlos cigar line to honor his father, Fuente patriarch Carlos Fuente Sr., for whom the cigar is named. The cigar has long been prized for its flavor and consistency. Unlike the company's spicy Fuente Fuente OpusX brand, Don Carlos cigars are nuanced. The cigars are wrapped in toothy Cameroon harvested from Western Africa. The filler and binder leaves include some of the oldest tobaccos in Fuente's extensive and massive tobacco inventory. The No. 2, which first hit the market in 1997, is a considerably fat pyramid, with a portly 55 ring gauge. As with most Don Carlos cigars, the smoke is a slow starter.

The Reviewers:
Initially, volunteers should be Veteran status or higher and not doing the February review. This review will be due by February 25, so please, only volunteer if you are prepared to turn it in on time. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and Brad will make the final selection.

1. PETE314
2. Burn Ward
3. appollo
4. 05Venturer
5. Cfickter

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 Brad 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!


The Burn Ward


appollo


05Venturer

I haven't done a Critique in a bit. I'll toss my name in the hat.
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

Vroomp

Jared, Stephen, and Kent glad to have you! 

 Need just one more please :smoker:

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



appollo

Thanks for having me Brad,looking forword this one. :-)

Cfickter

Brad, if you need one more I would be happy to review this cigar.
Guru Master of the Minions

Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a department of our government!

Gunga galunga ... gunga, gunga-lagunga." - Carl Spackler

Education is important, cigars are importanter!

I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me





Vroomp

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



Brlesq

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!


05Venturer

QuoteVroomp - 1/5/2021  4:45 PM

Jared, Stephen, and Kent glad to have you! 

 Need just one more please :smoker:


Thanks brother  :meansmoke:
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

BewareDaPenguin

Should be a good one here :smoker: looking forward to seeing this one
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Cfickter

Guru Master of the Minions

Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a department of our government!

Gunga galunga ... gunga, gunga-lagunga." - Carl Spackler

Education is important, cigars are importanter!

I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me





Vroomp

These are on the way......  Thanks for volunteering guys~! :smoker:

 

         Jared-  9405503699300229883803

         Peter-  9405503699300229883827 

        Chuck-  9405503699300229883810

          Kent-  9405503699300229883773

     Stephen-  LZ993465848US

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



The Burn Ward

Recieved mine with some great looking bodyguards.

05Venturer

Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

Cfickter

Guru Master of the Minions

Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a department of our government!

Gunga galunga ... gunga, gunga-lagunga." - Carl Spackler

Education is important, cigars are importanter!

I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me





PETE314

Meant to post this last week...dang NFL Playoffs distracted me...LOL

I got mine with some good looking Escorts....Much appreciated!!!
I thought I was wrong once....but I was mistaken....

What good is it to wear your lucky rocketship underpants if nobody wants to see them????

Brlesq

#17
I believe that everybody has received their cigar to critique from Vroomp.  If not, please let him know.

Critique is due 3 weeks from today (Feb 25).  Early warning, I know, but with the cold weather I wanted to everyone plenty of advance notice so you can find a comfortable time to smoke it!  :smoker:

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!


Vroomp

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



Brlesq

Friendly reminder:  Critique is due in 7 days (Feb 25).  Thanks!
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!


appollo

Critique done thanks for the chance.

Cfickter

Critique is in, thanks Brad for this great smoke
Guru Master of the Minions

Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a department of our government!

Gunga galunga ... gunga, gunga-lagunga." - Carl Spackler

Education is important, cigars are importanter!

I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me





05Venturer

mine made it in just under the wire as well, smoked it on the beach on South Padre  :shades:
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

Brlesq


The scores are posted. Thanks to those that participated, and special thanks to Vroomp for sponsoring this.

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!



   
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