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Another outstanding review! This continues to be the thread that I look forward to most! Great job guys! And to Wraiith on the assist! :)

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Damn... this thread has over 4,600 views :)

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I'm looking forward to the next NBTTT so I can participate ;)

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This brings up a good point. Go here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21533

That thread will tell you what you need to do in order to be one of the next newbs. Read the first post. I'll update this thread with when submissions begin for the next one.

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:D why thank you much!!! I was the silent party

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New newbs who wanna play?

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=662750

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As an update to the above post, once the last reviews are in, submissions end. :tu

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The suspense... :hn lol

aj

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Hopefully-the-last-weekend-bump!



(until round two..... http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=662750)

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another bump....

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Bump for the slacker ladies and Balls.

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Hey guys... we gotta wrap this one up. It's been almost 20 days without a review. :tu

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:td:td

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I kind of expected it to get difficult around the holidays, so it's not too big a deal, hence the smiley at the end.

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Must be getting cold outside! :)

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Brad, Kelly... you guys are too friggin' awesome! Thank you both so much!!!!!!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=689444

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Thanks for the excellent read everyone. Dan is the man! :ss

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Any updates on this, guys?

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OK... I'm not sure what to do at this point. It's been a full month without a review. PMs have been sent, but we're still pretty stalled.

:confused:

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Last review has been submitted :ss

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I've sent multiple PMs to Brad and haven't heard anything back... further, he hasn't logged in since the 20th. However, I sent PMs on 12/10 and 12/17...

I think I'm giving up at this point.

Later today I'll post Kelly's review and reveal the final cigar. Not too sure if I'll do another round, though. If I do, it'll probably be less cigars... 10 may be too big of a commitment.

I'm not upset about this... more than anything, I just hope Brad's ok... has anyone heard from him?

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This is a cool thread, enjoyed the reviews.

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Has anyone heard from Brad (Slavac)...? I'm genuinely worried about him at this point.

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Not positive but I think he's still up here in New England visiting family and friends. He said he was going to be bouncing around from house to house in the area. Not sure when school starts back up for him, but he should be back on line soon.

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I just found this thread today and total enjoyed it. Great job Dan for hosting it and great reviews by your "Staff" :)

I am too new to be one of you next reviewers, but I am looking forward to it!

Mike

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This was very fun to read. It was interesting the differences both guys reported on the exact same cigar. Thanks for doing this!

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Flat4boxer cigar #10
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Review of cigar number 10

This is a light brown stick that is well constructed, not too firm not to soft.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk10a.jpg

Pre-light draw is firm and does not offer much in the way of pre-light flavor.

Light

The light goes well and a fair amount of smoke is had. It has a bit of spice on the draw but not so much that it would scare anyone.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk10b.jpg

1/3

Yummy is a word that comes to mind. This smoke offers a hint of citrus and the spice that was present has subsided to a smooth full taste.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk10c.jpg

2/3

Pleasant full flavor continues to come through with every puff. The stick is burning straight and requires no touch ups. The dark gray ash forms and holds firm until I'm ready to ash it.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk10d.jpg

3/3

This is another really good cigar that I'm quite enjoying. Despit the 46 degree temps, I'm forcing myself not to rush through the experience. My cup of hot chocolat is really keeping me warm and going well with this cigar.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk10e.jpg

I would def. recommend this cigar and would purchase in the future with no hesitation.

Overall, I'd rate this stick at 9.2

I'd like to thank Dan once again for allowing me this opportunity to expand my horizons. These reviews have served me well and added to the enjoyment of my smoking pleasure.

Enjoy the hat and Palio Dan

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What they smoked:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...hotomyx/10.jpg

2008 Bolivar Gold Medal

Slavac score: Bailed out - did not review :td
Flat4boxer score: 9.2


Thank you Kelly for following through and finishing this up! That hint of citrus really seems to be a part of the bolivar profile. These BGMs are probably my favorite regular production Boli to date, and I REALLY need to get some more... you can never have enough!
Not sure what the hell happened to Brad, but it really bums me out. This was supposed to be a fun event and it ended on a really sour note.

Final synopsys coming when I have a chance to gather all the data and figure out how best to present it. ;)


PS - That Palio is friggin great... now that I have it, I've been using it constantly. Thanks!

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Bolivar Gold Medal :banger Adding that to my list of things to get.

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Regardless of the ending this was a cool thread.