Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger

icantbejon · 12-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Here is the guy...

Here is the cigar...

Long ago, a promise was made to Mr. Don Fernando. He sent me this choice stick in a bomb many months ago. I promised him at that time that I wouldn't leave Iraq without smoking it. So, wanting to stay good to my word, I put this baby away as my last cigar in that country. I figured I already had a bad taste in my mouth from being there, so the dreaded Lars Gorilla Finger couldn't really cause any more harm.

The pre-light draw on this baby gave off stong smells of mildew and manure. Not the kind of mildew you might smell from a cigar that was over humidified. This cigar stayed in 70/70 for it's whole stay with me. It was just built in flavor for pure enjoyment.

The light went well, and the burn was about as consistent as you'd expect from this tasty treat.

Here I want to add a photo of me smoking this cigar so that there is some verification that I did it.

About halfway through the Lars the mildew flavor had mellowed out but the manure was still running strong. Seriously...yum!

Moving into the last third of this cigar, all flavors had disappeared leaving me with the distinct "ash" flavor that I always love in cigars.

Ever see that guy at the bar right before he vomits?

I nubbed this baby....

So thanks Don, I really enjoyed this one.

In all seriousness, it was a pleasure smoking this. Not for the cigar itself, but because Don has been a great friend to me throughout my time here in CA and CS. It was an honor to smoke this because he sent me other great cigars through friendship. Thanks a great deal.

hotreds · 12-20-2008, 05:55 PM

Nice review! I've been intrigued by these as well. Aren't they a "flavored" cigar? Don't think they'll remain high on my list to try as I'm not a big fan of "eau de merde."

Don Fernando · 12-20-2008, 06:04 PM

you are a brave man Jon, very brave. Thank you for this review my friend, it put a smile on my face

bobarian · 12-20-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

you are a brave man Jon, very brave. Thank you for this review my friend, it put a smile on my face

Jon, I thank you for your service to this board and to your country. Willing to stand in the line of fire to the very end!

Ratters · 12-20-2008, 07:00 PM

Thank you for your service. :thumbup And your sacrifice for this review.

Is Lars Tetens still in business?

12-20-2008, 08:16 PM

Funny review but with great pics. You already are sacrificing enough to be there why add to it with a Lars?

Conch Republican · 12-20-2008, 11:15 PM

Awesome review - especially the last caption! I also noted that you were near the sign, so people had instructions on what to do when you passed out!!

Let me know when you are going to be here!!

Emjaysmash · 12-20-2008, 11:20 PM

You have to wear the short-shorts in the first pic as a part of the bet too???

In all seriousness though, it takes a real man to keep his word, and an even bigger man to smoke that turd!!

Thanks for the great review, pics, and service!! WE APPRECIATE IT ALL!!

Don Fernando · 12-21-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

You already are sacrificing enough to be there why add to it with a Lars?

Punishment for all the smack talking in chat

Don Fernando · 12-21-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icantbejon

So thanks Don, I really enjoyed this one.

want more Jon?

12-21-2008, 04:13 AM

I have 5 of these left, and from what I read in this thread we can get rid of them to various people Don, we should start planning

Thanks for the review Jon, the pictures look great

Don Fernando · 12-21-2008, 04:52 AM

I even think we have to buy another box Simon

Volt · 12-21-2008, 07:34 AM

Well done Jon.... A man's mans word is all he has in the end. I will say though, the Dutch are evil. At least the ones I send have fruity flavors (even if they are chemically induced), not manure. Gotta give some RG for the pics and review.

JohnnyKay5 · 12-21-2008, 11:02 AM

High Five... Well done!! I can see the ever lasting joy in your face from that fine smoke.. muuhahaha

Unfortunatly I can relate

Don Fernando · 12-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt

Well done Jon.... A man's mans word is all he has in the end. I will say though, the Dutch are evil. At least the ones I send have fruity flavors (even if they are chemically induced), not manure. Gotta give some RG for the pics and review.

Simon, I need a gorillafinger for the bomb we are building that will shut Volt's mouth. And he will review it!

gvarsity · 12-21-2008, 01:01 PM

That was a great review. Thanks for your serviec and travel safe.

12-21-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Simon, I need a gorillafinger for the bomb we are building that will shut Volt's mouth. And he will review it!

Done, after all, Volt thinks it can't get worse then the acid he had

vudu9 · 12-23-2008, 06:05 PM

I respect a man that can put himself in harms way for our freedom and for that particular cigar! Nice job!

kelmac07 · 06-06-2009, 09:32 PM

One of the few that could nub this "Monkey Finger"...hats off to you brother.

12-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Here is the guy... Here is the cigar... Long ago, a promise was made to Mr. Don Fernando. He sent me this choice stick in a bomb many months ago. I promised him at that time that I wouldn't leave Iraq without smoking it. So, wanting to stay good to my word, I put this baby away as my last cigar in that country. I figured I already had a bad taste in my mouth from being there, so the dreaded Lars Gorilla Finger couldn't really cause any more harm. The pre-light draw on this baby gave off stong smells of mildew and manure. Not the kind of mildew you might smell from a cigar that was over humidified. This cigar stayed in 70/70 for it's whole stay with me. It was just built in flavor for pure enjoyment. The light went well, and the burn was about as consistent as you'd expect from this tasty treat. Here I want to add a photo of me smoking this cigar so that there is some verification that I did it. About halfway through the Lars the mildew flavor had mellowed out but the manure was still running strong. Seriously...yum! Moving into the last third of this cigar, all flavors had disappeared leaving me with the distinct "ash" flavor that I always love in cigars. Ever see that guy at the bar right before he vomits? I nubbed this baby.... So thanks Don, I really enjoyed this one. In all seriousness, it was a pleasure smoking this. Not for the cigar itself, but because Don has been a great friend to me throughout my time here in CA and CS. It was an honor to smoke this because he sent me other great cigars through friendship. Thanks a great deal. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

12-20-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Nice review! I've been intrigued by these as well. Aren't they a "flavored" cigar? Don't think they'll remain high on my list to try as I'm not a big fan of "eau de merde." __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-20-2008, 06:04 PM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger you are a brave man Jon, very brave. Thank you for this review my friend, it put a smile on my face __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-20-2008, 07:00 PM	#5
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Thank you for your service. :thumbup And your sacrifice for this review. Is Lars Tetens still in business?

12-20-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Funny review but with great pics. You already are sacrificing enough to be there why add to it with a Lars?

12-20-2008, 11:15 PM	#7
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Awesome review - especially the last caption! I also noted that you were near the sign, so people had instructions on what to do when you passed out!! Let me know when you are going to be here!! __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

12-20-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger You have to wear the short-shorts in the first pic as a part of the bet too??? In all seriousness though, it takes a real man to keep his word, and an even bigger man to smoke that turd!! Thanks for the great review, pics, and service!! WE APPRECIATE IT ALL!! __________________

12-21-2008, 04:13 AM	#11
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger I have 5 of these left, and from what I read in this thread we can get rid of them to various people Don, we should start planning Thanks for the review Jon, the pictures look great

12-21-2008, 04:52 AM	#12
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger I even think we have to buy another box Simon __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-21-2008, 07:34 AM	#13
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger Well done Jon.... A man's mans word is all he has in the end. I will say though, the Dutch are evil. At least the ones I send have fruity flavors (even if they are chemically induced), not manure. Gotta give some RG for the pics and review. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

12-21-2008, 11:02 AM	#14
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger High Five... Well done!! I can see the ever lasting joy in your face from that fine smoke.. muuhahaha Unfortunatly I can relate __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

12-21-2008, 01:01 PM	#16
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger That was a great review. Thanks for your serviec and travel safe.

12-23-2008, 06:05 PM	#18
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger I respect a man that can put himself in harms way for our freedom and for that particular cigar! Nice job!

06-06-2009, 09:32 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Lars Tetens Gorilla Finger One of the few that could nub this "Monkey Finger"...hats off to you brother.