September Member Sponsored Geek Critique

Started by Brlesq, 07/08/2020 12:59 PM

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Brlesq

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

The Cigar:  Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta Toro

The Specs:
Wrapper: Corojo Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Honduras
Strength: Mild-Medium
Size: 6" x 50

Due Date: August 25, 2020

The Hype:
A new, regular-production size that commemorates the Illusione brand's 10 years on the market. It's also the 12th cigar in Epernay's portfolio. Epernay is named after the Champagne-producing town in France whose effervescent wine inspired the sweet and floral character of the cigar. Lighter in body than the core Illusione brand, Epernays contain no strong, ligero tobacco, as brand-owner Dion Giolito wanted to emphasize balance and finesse over power and richness. Unlike the rest of the Epernay series which all have French names, D'Aosta is Italian, referring to the mountainous region of Northern Italy where Giolito's family is originally from.

Reviewers:
We're looking for the following volunteers initially: Veteran status or higher (or if newer, somebody has to vouch for you) that did not do a Member Geek Critique review for June or July. International is OK. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and ninfiction will select the reviewers from the volunteers.

The Chosen Reviewers
1. Brlesq
2. klamm143
3. ntanner
4. Cfickter
5. bstessl
 
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 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

I think that I'm going to volunteer for this one if you will have me.   :angel:
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!


ninfiction

Bruce you are in!

Thanks for setting it up
This is not the admin you're looking for...

nirab

I have been a review whore this year...but...if you have trouble filling this one out, I'd love to be a part of this. Last geek off the bench!!  :biggrin:
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klamm143

Brian & Bruce - I'll give this one a whirl if you will have me - stay safe Brothers.
Kevin R. Lamm

It is what it is - and these things too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone - but IT WILL PASS.

ntanner

I'll put my hat in the ring for this one.
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

Kevin and Neal are in, glad to have you.

Brian on the bench. I'd like to get these shipped out next week so everyone has time.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

Murphy223

Just did July which was blind review but always willing to do another.. If not Sept. keep me in mind for Oct.  :-)

klamm143

Thank you Gents - looking forward to it!!!
Kevin R. Lamm

It is what it is - and these things too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone - but IT WILL PASS.

ntanner

Thanks for including me, looking forward to trying this one.
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

We'll give this another day or 2 and go with Brian and Steve if no other takers so I can ship this week.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

Cfickter

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





bstessl

If there's a spot open, I'll hop in
Smoking cigarettes is a habit, smoking a cigar is an event. - Brad Paisley

ninfiction

Chuck and Brian S round out the crew.

I will get these in the mail this week. Thank you everyone.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

bstessl

Smoking cigarettes is a habit, smoking a cigar is an event. - Brad Paisley

Cfickter

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





ninfiction

These are packed and ready to go tomorrow/Thursday. Hopefully everyone has them by Monday so they have time to rest.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

Brlesq

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

Will be watching for it. Thanks again for letting me in on this one.
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

Mine arrived in great shape.
Thanks for all the rare and HTF Opus and Davidoff hitchikers!
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





ninfiction

Chuck, you weren't supposed to tell. You were the only one that got those. The other guys got Gurkha's.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

klamm143

HEY----I like Gurkha's----kinds sorta----some of them anyway!!!!!
Kevin R. Lamm

It is what it is - and these things too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone - but IT WILL PASS.

Brlesq

Cigar received.  Looking forward to this. Thanks for the hitchhikers!
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!


ninfiction

I'm sure you guys are wondering what the hell is the cigar that has a skeleton in a top hat on the band.

It is the Espinosa Sombrero de Copa

https://blindmanspuff.com/cigar-news-espinosa-cigars-announces-sombrero-de-copa/

The others you can figure out on your own.

This is not the admin you're looking for...

ntanner

Got mine and a big thanks for the escorts.
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.


   
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