January Member Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by junglepete, 11/11/2017 03:53 PM

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junglepete

This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by ninfiction (Brian)

The Cigar: San Cristobal Ovation Decadence (6.5 x 52)

The Specs:

Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

The Hype:

San Cristobal is a premium brand patiently blended by legendary cigar-maker, Jose 'Pepin' Garcia in Estelí, Nicaragua, that has earned scores of devoted cigar lovers and top ratings over the years. Ovation is the first limited edition San Cristobal. An exclusive production of 2,000 total boxes is drawn from only the finest and rarest tobaccos grown on Garcia family estates. A dark and lustrous San Andrés Oscuro wrapper emerges from an intensive two-and-a-half-year double fermentation to reveal a full-bodied, captivating richness over a proprietary selection of aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Articulate notes of dark cocoa, wood and leather register with an exquisite potency. The finish reveals sweet hickory aromas and a gratifying aftertaste. Ovation is meticulously rolled in each format, offering a cool, complex draw with an abundance of irresistible flavor. While supplies last, prepare to relish Pepin's most decadent release to date!

Due Date: December 23rd., 2017

The Reviewers:

Active members only please. Reviewers cannot have done a geek critique in October, November, or December of 2017.

Shipping Restrictions: US and Canada

1. headfirst (Gary)
2. jagfandaddy(Hank)
3. ntanner (Neal)
4. Druff (Doug)
5. Vanilla Gorilla (Greg)

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 Brian for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'  :smoker2:
Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

appollo

If you decide to ship out of country,I would be up to the challenge.
 :-)

headfirst

Seeing as how I live in southern California where it's rarely too inclement to smoke I feel duty bound to offer my services for a January critique.  I think my last review was spring '17.
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...
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05Venturer

Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

ninfiction

Quoteappollo - 11/11/2017  4:26 PM

If you decide to ship out of country,I would be up to the challenge.
 :-)

Absolutely!

Thanks Gary, Kent, and Stephen
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jagfandaddy

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle."
 George Burns

ntanner

I will throw my hat in the ring for this one and see what happens.
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.

ninfiction

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ninfiction

And for the record this one is the big one 6.5x52. I understand if anyone wants to change their mind because of the size. San Cristobal Ovation (6.5 x 52, NIC)

My fault for not being clear with Pete.

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junglepete

Appollo (Stephen) did one in October...just sayin' for the criteria record. Let. me know how you want to handle it.

Ditto goes for 05Venturer who did one in November.

Sorry gents, just trying to spread it out to some others equally...however, it is Brian's sponsorship and he has the last word on this.
Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

05Venturer

I just did one in November so that puts me out unless you can't find anyone.
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

appollo

Brian Forgot about the Oct.review.If no one else volunteers pencil me in. :-)

DRuff

Would love to do this, last critique was September


ninfiction

Add Doug, put Stephen in the on deck circle.

Anyone else want to smoke this dog rocket? Step on up.
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junglepete

Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

ninfiction

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Vanilla Gorilla

Have I been back long enough to be considered for the review? If so I'll jump all over this. 
Forever seaching for the perfect cigar, one puff at a time.

ninfiction

Glad to have you Greg.

As soon as Pete updates the list I'll get the cigars out so you guys have ample time to smoke them. Thanks guys!
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junglepete

Guru of Frugality

"It is your decisions, not your conditions that shape your life."  ~Tony Robbins~

Vanilla Gorilla

Awesome! Thanks Ninfiction! Looking forward to submitting my review!
Forever seaching for the perfect cigar, one puff at a time.

ninfiction

#20
Boxes are packed and going in the mail tomorrow...

Gary - 9405803699300534282378
Neal - 9405803699300534282392
Hank - 9405803699300534282385
Greg - LZ977353692US
Doug - 9405803699300534316479
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jagfandaddy

Got mine in the mail today. I will review tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the hitch hikers!
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle."
 George Burns

ninfiction

Quotejagfandaddy - 11/18/2017  3:11 PM

Got mine in the mail today. I will review tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the hitch hikers!

Damn that was quick, glad they arrived safe. You do have until Dec 23rd to review but the cigars are almost 2 years old so they should be good to go.

And you're welcome!
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ntanner

#23
Got mine as well. Thanx for the nice escorts also, most appreciated. Will let you know when I turn the review in. Got it nice and early so I will let it get acclimated before I smoke the hell out of it. :cigarman:
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.

ninfiction

Quotentanner - 11/18/2017  3:59 PM

Got mine as well. Thanx for the nice escorts also, most appreciated. Will let you know when I turn the review in. Got it nice and early so I will let it get acclimated before I smoke the hell out of it. :cigarman:

Awesome, Enjoy Neal...and you're also welcome.
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