June 2023 Member Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by Brlesq, 03/21/2023 02:09 PM

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Brlesq

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.
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!


Brlesq

Thank you for asking me to be part of this critique, Byron.  Much appreciated!  I'm a big BLTC fan.
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!


Beegerply

Quote from: Brlesq on 03/21/2023 02:10 PMThank you for asking me to be part of this critique, Byron.  Much appreciated!  I'm a big BLTC fan.

Not a problem glad you are able to do it 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

gitfiddl

I'd like to be a part 9f this if you'll have me.
Self-appointed Guru of Pass Container Sizing,  All Things Midgetly Stripperish, and general "Stirrer of the Puddin'".

Murphy223


Beegerply

Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

gitfiddl

Quote from: Beegerply on 03/23/2023 09:40 AMDave and Steve you are in. :biggrin:
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:dancing: Yippee! :dancing:  And thank you!
Self-appointed Guru of Pass Container Sizing,  All Things Midgetly Stripperish, and general "Stirrer of the Puddin'".

ntanner

I'd be interested in trying this one if you will have me.
.
I am not concerned about what you think as I can tell you don't do it often.

I used to be a people person, but then people ruined that for me.

Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of a group of grains that could have become beer but didn't.

Beegerply

Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

ntanner

I am not concerned about what you think as I can tell you don't do it often.

I used to be a people person, but then people ruined that for me.

Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of a group of grains that could have become beer but didn't.

Murphy223

Quote from: Beegerply on 03/23/2023 09:40 AMDave and Steve you are in. :biggrin:

Woo hoo. Thanks.  Looking forward to it

Brlesq

We need one more spot filled to get this one rolling!
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!


BewareDaPenguin

Byron is doing mine in July, so if there's nobody else that wants in, I most certainly can do it, and we can meet up and swap sticks :smoker:

I'm doing May so if someone wants in - speak up lol
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Beegerply

Adam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

BewareDaPenguin

Quote from: Beegerply on 03/29/2023 10:02 AMAdam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:

Sounds good brother, hit me up and we can get together :smoker:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Beegerply

Quote from: BewareDaPenguin on 03/29/2023 10:44 AM
Quote from: Beegerply on 03/29/2023 10:02 AMAdam you've got the last spot, I want to get this going. :biggrin:

Sounds good brother, hit me up and we can get together :smoker:

Sounds good I'll be in touch with you.  :biggrin:
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

Beegerply

Alright reviewers I will get these out sometime early next week. If your address as changed let me know by Monday. And thanks for doing this review.  :biggrin:   
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

Brlesq

Quote from: Beegerply on 03/30/2023 08:47 AMAlright reviewers I will get these out sometime early next week. If your address as changed let me know by Monday. And thanks for doing this review.  :biggrin:   

Thank you for sponsoring this one Byron! :bigthumbs:
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!


Brlesq

Please post up when you receive your cigar
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!


ntanner

I am not concerned about what you think as I can tell you don't do it often.

I used to be a people person, but then people ruined that for me.

Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of a group of grains that could have become beer but didn't.

Murphy223


Beegerply

Guys I'm little bit behind on sending the cigars. We had a storm come into town that shut us down so we should have them out this week. Sorry for the delay.
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

BewareDaPenguin

Quote from: Beegerply on 04/10/2023 03:59 PMGuys I'm little bit behind on sending the cigars. We had a storm come into town that shut us down so we should have them out this week. Sorry for the delay.

Yes we did lol pretty nasty too! Just hit me up bro! :smoker: I got your sticks as well :biggrin:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Beegerply

Ok guys I've got the packages in the mail

Dave  9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 59

Steve  9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 73

Neal 9505 5127 7696 3103 5477 97

Bruce 9505 51277696 3103 5478 10

Sorry for the delay, enjoy  :biggrin:
Byron

Guru of small balls and big sticks
--------------------------------------------------

"If there are no cigars in heaven I shall not go" Mark Twain

gitfiddl

I'll be on the lookout.  Thanks.
Self-appointed Guru of Pass Container Sizing,  All Things Midgetly Stripperish, and general "Stirrer of the Puddin'".


   
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