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
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Thanks again to tuck0411 for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
