April 2024 Industry Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by Brlesq, 01/31/2024 04:15 PM

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Brlesq

This month's critique has been sponsored by our new member MichaelCampbellCasdagli from Casdagli Cigars (https://casdaglicigars.com). Thank you for your generosity!

The Chosen Cigar: Casdagli Cigars - Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma"

The Specs:   
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder:  Secret
Filler:  Secret
Country of Origin:  Costa Rica
Strength: Medium-Full
Size:    7.5" x 49

The Hype: The name of this unique line of cigars "Cypher 3311" refers to the secret war conducted during WWII. "3311" was Jeremy Casdagli's grandfather's POW number & the "Coat of Arms" used on the band replicates one of his grandfather's wartime embroideries. The blends chosen as well as the imagery on the packaging contain hidden messages that can be discovered by the smoker. The exotic tobaccos of the Cypher 3311 vitolas are rare and expensive thus creating a truly unique blend that requires aging once the cigar is made. There will only be a maximum of 4,000 of each of the 4 cigars made annually. A percentage of every cigar sale will be donated to the Red Cross whose relentless work continues to alleviate human suffering across the world. The Cypher 3311 Line cigars are blended especially for Casdagli Cigars at IGM Cigars boutique factory in Costa Rica.

Shipping: US addresses only

Due Date: March 25, 2024

The Reviewers:
Volunteers should be Veteran status or higher. First come, first serve. (Jared was already invited by Michael since he introduced him to Cigar Geeks.) This critique will be due by March 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 we will make the final selection.

1.  Burn Ward
2.  BewareDaPenguin
3.  ntanner
4.  Cfickter
5.  headfirst

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!


headfirst

If I hadn't just done one for March...I will look forward to the reviews...
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

BewareDaPenguin

I'd love to participate in this if you will have me. I'm still away on a work assignment, so I'll have an alternate address. If chosen please reach out to me for my current address, I'll be here a bit longer. Thanks for sponsoring & welcome to the group. No issues if I'm not picked, it's been hard to find time to smoke at a "no smoking" hotel.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

ntanner

I would like to volunteer for this one if you'll 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.

Cfickter

I'm in the current one but if u need someone late let me know
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





Brlesq

Quote from: headfirst on 01/31/2024 06:37 PMIf I hadn't just done one for March...I will look forward to the reviews...

Gary, do you want to join?  This is an industry sponsored critique, so it doesn't matter if you recently did a member sponsored critique.
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

will be interested on reviews on this stick

headfirst

Quote from: Brlesq on 02/01/2024 01:21 PM
Quote from: headfirst on 01/31/2024 06:37 PMIf I hadn't just done one for March...I will look forward to the reviews...

Gary, do you want to join?  This is an industry sponsored critique, so it doesn't matter if you recently did a member sponsored critique.
If I'm eligible I'd love to play!
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

Brlesq

OK, we have our 5 volunteers.  Please send a PM to MichaelCampbellCasdagli with your address so that he can send out the critique cigar to you.  Please let us know in this forum when you receive it.  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!


BewareDaPenguin

Quote from: Brlesq on 02/01/2024 05:24 PMOK, we have our 5 volunteers.  Please send a PM to MichaelCampbellCasdagli with your address so that he can send out the critique cigar to you.  Please let us know in this forum when you receive it.  Thanks!

Wow great! Thanks so much, I'll PM him where I'm staying, really looking forward to this stick :smoker:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Cfickter

PM sent. Thanks for letting me in
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





ntanner

PM sent. Thanx for having 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.

BewareDaPenguin

Stick landed safe & sound, appreciate the bodyguards they look good as well, that Cypher is a monster, anxious so smoke it. Its acclimating in my humidor :smoker: thanks again
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Cfickter

Mine also arrived today in perfect shape, thanks for including me and the hitchhikers.
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





ntanner

     Finally managed to wrestle mine away from the damn UPS guy today. Been fighting with him since Friday that SOB. :angry: but I won. May not be able to ship with brown for a while but I got the cigars so it's worth it.
     The cigars look great and thanks for the nice escorts. All's well that ends well I guess. :biggrin:


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.

headfirst

Mine arrived as well, all good.  Looking forward to reviewing this one after the stick gets a little nap.
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst

Brlesq

#16
Burn Ward, did you receive your critique stick?  Everyone but you has acknowledged receipt. 
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

Quote from: The Burn Ward on 02/29/2024 11:50 PM
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/20/2024 11:11 AMBurn Ward, did you receive your critique stick?  Everyone but you has acknowledged receipt. 
I have not received a cigar.

Nevermind, yes. Michael hand delivered my cigars

ntanner

Quote from: The Burn Ward on 02/29/2024 11:51 PM
Quote from: The Burn Ward on 02/29/2024 11:50 PM
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/20/2024 11:11 AMBurn Ward, did you receive your critique stick?  Everyone but you has acknowledged receipt. 
I have not received a cigar.

Nevermind, yes. Michael hand delivered my cigars
:lmao:  It's hard when the memory loss and confusion start setting in. :lmao:  :lmao:
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.

The Burn Ward

Quote from: ntanner on 03/01/2024 02:31 PM
Quote from: The Burn Ward on 02/29/2024 11:51 PM
Quote from: The Burn Ward on 02/29/2024 11:50 PM
Quote from: Brlesq on 02/20/2024 11:11 AMBurn Ward, did you receive your critique stick?  Everyone but you has acknowledged receipt. 
I have not received a cigar.

Nevermind, yes. Michael hand delivered my cigars
:lmao:  It's hard when the memory loss and confusion start setting in. :lmao:  :lmao:

I thought this was the member sponsored GC for a sec :lmao:

ntanner

My review is in. Thanx for letting me participate. Looking forward to seeing what the others think.
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.

BewareDaPenguin

I got this on deck as well, will fire up soon :smoker:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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

Brlesq

Friendly Reminder:  One week until the March 25 deadline.  Please don't be late!
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

Friendly Reminder: Four (4) days left.  Only 2 critiques turned in so far.
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!


headfirst

Sunday is my day to smoke this thing, you should get mine Sunday night.
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=headfirst


   
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