This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by McBryde (Emerson).
The Cigar: Tatuaje Nuevitas Jibaro No. 1
The Specs:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: 5" x 54
Shipping: US (lower 48) addresses only
Due Date: June 25, 2025
The Hype: Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2019. Pete Johnson at Tatuaje wanted to make a cigar similar to a farm-rolled cigar, one that is homemade and very simple. The Tatuaje Nuevitas Jibaro was created. It has a shaggy foot with some of the binder and filler sticking out. The name is derived from Nuevitas, which is the name of a town in the Camagüey province of Cuba, located on the northern side of the island nearly 400 miles east of Havana. Jibaro is generally a Puerto Rican term used for people who live in the country, specifically farmers that employ traditional methods of working the land.
The Reviewers:
Initially, volunteers should be Veteran status or higher and did not do the June review. This critique will be due by June 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 Emerson will make the final selection.
1. ntanner
2. arrow34
3. BewareDaPenguin
4. bstessl
5. Otis
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 McBryde for providing the cigar for this critique! And thank you to the reviewers for their time and thoughtful perspective.
