Volunteers needed for blind reviews

RevSmoke · 05-27-2010, 06:06 PM

I am looking for 3 volunteers to blind reviews. But, I'm not just going to take anybody. I want you to follow a specific format for your reviews. So, before you volunteer, look at the format for review (below) that I would like those who wish to take up the challenge to follow. As you can see, it really allows a thorough investigation of the cigar.

Also, the same beverage must be drunk with every cigar - what that beverage is, doesn't matter, but it must be stated what the beverage is - and you must have that beverage with each cigar. (this is for consistency)

Also, the cigar must be the first cigar each day - what time of the day is up to you. (again, for consistency)

I also want reviewers who have sampled both Non-Cuban and Cuban cigars. It doesn't matter if they prefer one or the other, just that they have sample them.

How am I going to choose my group? Simple. The first three to correctly guess in what months my wife, and two sons were born in gets to play. Just the 3 months, you don't have to specify what month each was born.

Have fun!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Review Format
In each of the categories below rank the cigar with this system
0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality
2.1 - 2.9 = fair
3.0 - 3.5 = good
3.5 - 4.5 = excellent
4.6 - 5.0 = superior

1) Aesthetics: the look of the cigar - oily, coarse, smooth, dry, light, dark, pretty, ugly, etc...

Score for aesthetics:

2) Pre-light Construction: Roll cigar between fingers - soft spots? loose? tight? dense? lightweight? Well rolled? how does it smell?

Score for Pre-light construction:

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: Does it draw well, does smoke pull through on its own, do soft spots appear after lighting, burnes evenly? smokes hot or cool? What is ash like? color of ash? flaky or solid?

Score for post-light construction:

4) Flavor and strength: What does it taste like? Full-bodied, med. or mild? Does it taste earthy, spicy, fruity, vegetal, sweet, rich, harsh, direct, floral, robust, woody, green (haylike), acidic, salty? Is it pleasant or unpleasant? Does it build in flavor and/or complexity as you smoke it? Is it bland, flavorful, complex? Did it get bitter?

Score for flavor and strength:

5) Finish/Aftertaste: Finish or aftertaste is the sensation &/or flavor on you palate after each puff, not the taste left after you finish the cigar. Is it heavy - light? Spicy, cedary, fruity, bitter, hot, grassy? Mild - strong? Pleasant or not? Harsh?

Score for aftertaste:

6) Aroma: What does it smell like? Good - bad? light or heavy? pervasive - mild? floral, perfumed, grassy, harsh, woodsy, overpowering, unpleasant, magnificent?

Score for aroma:

7) General Comments: Are samples consistent? Did you particlarily enjoy of with a certain food or beverage? Did they appeal more at certain time of day? Did it remind you of something? Would you buy them? Sum it up as you would to a friends ("That cigar was awesome!") and give it an overall score (this is not a total, or an average of the others - it is you overall rating of the cigar)

Overall score for the cigar:

8) Recommendation: Would you recommend the cigar? Pick one of the following and explain:

Not Recommended
Possibly Recommended
Recommended
Highly Recommended

awsmith4 · 05-27-2010, 06:14 PM

I'll bite

March, May, and September

JaKaacH · 05-27-2010, 06:19 PM

I will guess June, July, and August.

dyieldin · 05-27-2010, 06:30 PM

Nov. Jan and feb

RevSmoke · 05-27-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyieldin

Nov. Jan and feb

Sorry, I misspoke - 2 of 3.

05-27-2010, 06:33 PM

May, August and January

RevSmoke · 05-27-2010, 06:40 PM

I forgot to say how many guesses per day, so I guess I better state that - you get three guesses per day. I will give hints based upon guesses periodically.

Tim & MJ & Tom, having spoken with you all at length live and in person, I think you may know these, or at least part of them. So, I am sorry, but I must exclude you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by awsmith4

I'll bite
March, May, and September

0 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

I will guess June, July, and August.

1 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyieldin

Nov. Jan and feb

1 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpython24

May, August and January

1 of 3

Now I am off to teach a Bible Study, may come back later.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Col. Kurtz · 05-27-2010, 06:47 PM

June, January, August.

05-27-2010, 06:53 PM

Jan, Dec, Nov

thats 2 for me today

dyieldin · 05-27-2010, 06:59 PM

Nov, Oct, March.

05-27-2010, 07:07 PM

Jan, Mar, Sep
Thanks for the contest.
Posted via Mobile Device

akumushi · 05-27-2010, 07:15 PM

January, July and December

Mr Edmundo · 05-27-2010, 07:28 PM

If Canadians can play
my guess is Aug, April, Dec

tomc3084 · 05-27-2010, 07:32 PM

1-nov / oct/ april
2-aug/ nov/ aprl
3- aug/ nov/ oct
My dumbass is not sure if you meant 3 months per guess or 3 sets of months guesses per day, so If i haffta stick with one it wqould be aug/nov/aprl

macsauce13 · 05-27-2010, 07:32 PM

August, January, October

yourchoice · 05-27-2010, 07:55 PM

December, April, January

RevSmoke · 05-27-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akumushi

January, July and December

2 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

If Canadians can play
my guess is Aug, April, Dec

Yes. 0 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

1-nov / oct/ april
2-aug/ nov/ aprl
3- aug/ nov/ oct
My dumbass is not sure if you meant 3 months per guess or 3 sets of months guesses per day, so If i haffta stick with one it wqould be aug/nov/aprl

There are you three guesses today.
1. 1 of 3
2. 1 of 3
3. 1 of 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by macsauce13

August, January, October

1 of 3

Peace of the Lord be with you.

05-27-2010, 08:34 PM

January, July, October

RevSmoke · 05-27-2010, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gijoey959

January, July, October

2 of 3

kgoings · 05-27-2010, 08:38 PM

January, July, and November

05-27-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Volunteers needed for blind reviews I am looking for 3 volunteers to blind reviews. But, I'm not just going to take anybody. I want you to follow a specific format for your reviews. So, before you volunteer, look at the format for review (below) that I would like those who wish to take up the challenge to follow. As you can see, it really allows a thorough investigation of the cigar. Also, the same beverage must be drunk with every cigar - what that beverage is, doesn't matter, but it must be stated what the beverage is - and you must have that beverage with each cigar. (this is for consistency) Also, the cigar must be the first cigar each day - what time of the day is up to you. (again, for consistency) I also want reviewers who have sampled both Non-Cuban and Cuban cigars. It doesn't matter if they prefer one or the other, just that they have sample them. *How am I going to choose my group? Simple.* The first three to correctly guess in what months my wife, and two sons were born in gets to play. Just the 3 months, you don't have to specify what month each was born. Have fun! Peace of the Lord be with you. *Review Format* In each of the categories below rank the cigar with this system 0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality 2.1 - 2.9 = fair 3.0 - 3.5 = good 3.5 - 4.5 = excellent 4.6 - 5.0 = superior 1) Aesthetics: the look of the cigar - oily, coarse, smooth, dry, light, dark, pretty, ugly, etc... Score for aesthetics: 2) Pre-light Construction: Roll cigar between fingers - soft spots? loose? tight? dense? lightweight? Well rolled? how does it smell? Score for Pre-light construction: 3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: Does it draw well, does smoke pull through on its own, do soft spots appear after lighting, burnes evenly? smokes hot or cool? What is ash like? color of ash? flaky or solid? Score for post-light construction: 4) Flavor and strength: What does it taste like? Full-bodied, med. or mild? Does it taste earthy, spicy, fruity, vegetal, sweet, rich, harsh, direct, floral, robust, woody, green (haylike), acidic, salty? Is it pleasant or unpleasant? Does it build in flavor and/or complexity as you smoke it? Is it bland, flavorful, complex? Did it get bitter? Score for flavor and strength: 5) Finish/Aftertaste: Finish or aftertaste is the sensation &/or flavor on you palate after each puff, not the taste left after you finish the cigar. Is it heavy - light? Spicy, cedary, fruity, bitter, hot, grassy? Mild - strong? Pleasant or not? Harsh? Score for aftertaste: 6) Aroma: What does it smell like? Good - bad? light or heavy? pervasive - mild? floral, perfumed, grassy, harsh, woodsy, overpowering, unpleasant, magnificent? Score for aroma: 7) General Comments: Are samples consistent? Did you particlarily enjoy of with a certain food or beverage? Did they appeal more at certain time of day? Did it remind you of something? Would you buy them? Sum it up as you would to a friends ("That cigar was awesome!") and give it an overall score (this is not a total, or an average of the others - it is you overall rating of the cigar) Overall score for the cigar: 8) Recommendation: Would you recommend the cigar? Pick one of the following and explain: Not Recommended Possibly Recommended Recommended Highly Recommended __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-27-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews I'll bite March, May, and September __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

05-27-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews I will guess June, July, and August. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

05-27-2010, 06:30 PM	#4
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Nov. Jan and feb

05-27-2010, 06:33 PM	#6
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews May, August and January

05-27-2010, 06:47 PM	#8
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews June, January, August. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

05-27-2010, 06:53 PM	#9
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Jan, Dec, Nov thats 2 for me today

05-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#10
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Nov, Oct, March.

05-27-2010, 07:07 PM	#11
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Jan, Mar, Sep Thanks for the contest. Posted via Mobile Device

05-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#12
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews January, July and December __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

05-27-2010, 07:28 PM	#13
Mr Edmundo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Centre of Canada Posts: 199 Trading: (15)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews If Canadians can play my guess is Aug, April, Dec __________________ Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries. ~Luis Buñuel

05-27-2010, 07:32 PM	#14
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews 1-nov / oct/ april 2-aug/ nov/ aprl 3- aug/ nov/ oct My dumbass is not sure if you meant 3 months per guess or 3 sets of months guesses per day, so If i haffta stick with one it wqould be aug/nov/aprl __________________ [SIGPIC] Last edited by tomc3084; 05-27-2010 at 07:44 PM.

05-27-2010, 07:32 PM	#15
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews August, January, October

05-27-2010, 07:55 PM	#16
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews December, April, January

05-27-2010, 08:34 PM	#18
gijoey959 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews January, July, October

05-27-2010, 08:38 PM	#20
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews January, July, and November __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!