The first Geek Critique for 2024 has been generously sponsored by Cfickter (Chuck).
The Cigar: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers "Ribeye"
The Specs:
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Mexican San Andreas Negro
Filler: Nicaragua & USA
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Size: 6" x 52
Due Date: December 26, 2023
The Hype:
Red Meat Lovers is a top shelf, maduro liga that was created intentionally to be smoked after enjoying a heavy meal of steak or prime rib. The blend was developed while simultaneously consuming "chuleta de dos lomos" aka an export grade of prime Porterhouse steaks in Nicaragua with a varied selection of fine post digestif whiskeys and espresso. Originally created at the request of the Red Meat Lovers Club to smoke at their charity dinners, it became one of the most successful annual single store exclusives in the market. So in 2023, Dunbarton decided to make it a regular production cigar. Offered in three classic trunk-pressed formats, as well as a spicier, stronger "beef stick" variation in a unique flat capped, closed foot Parejo vitola. The RML collection of cigars are the perfect puros to pair with hearty meals and libations, or for whenever a robust, dark maduro is desired.
The Reviewers:
Chuck has preselected and drafted the following reviewers:
1. McBryde
2. bstessl
3. Otis
4. arrow34
5. Brlesq
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 Cfickter for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.
