So I Won This Contest....

DropTheE · 08-16-2010, 07:03 PM

I had signed up over at SMOKE Magazine and I found out today that I get to be one of their reviewer guys for their next publication. How fun is that??

Has anyone on here got to do that before?? If so I would love to hear what you thought of it.

I guess that there are two things you could win, the review thing or a box of Avo Cigars. I can get Avo anytime so I am really looking forward to what I get to do. They will be getting in touch to give me directions.

What a cool Monday....BTW....my boss won a 400.00 driver online today. I told him we should be buying lottery tix. Darn it Wyoming, get with the program and get the lottery in here!!

kelmac07 · 08-16-2010, 07:04 PM

Congrats Dan...looking forward to your review. Do you know what stick you are reviewing? Do they send you the stick? Fill us in.

pnoon · 08-16-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DropTheE

I had signed up over at SMOKE Magazine and I found out today that I get to be one of their reviewer guys for their next publication. How fun is that??

Has anyone on here got to do that before?? If so I would love to hear what you thought of it.

I guess that there are two things you could win, the review thing or a box of Avo Cigars. I can get Avo anytime so I am really looking forward to what I get to do. They will be getting in touch to give me directions.

What a cool Monday....BTW....my boss won a 400.00 driver online today. I told him we should be buying lottery tix. Darn it Wyoming, get with the program and get the lottery in here!!

Dan,
I believe Eric (smokin5) also did the Smoke magazine thing.

DropTheE · 08-16-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Congrats Dan...looking forward to your review. Do you know what stick you are reviewing? Do they send you the stick? Fill us in.

Thanks Mac!!
I don't really know yet, just from looking there is like 10 cigars each publication that are reviewed and it looks pretty anonymous- if you take a look at their website you will see what I mean. It's like panelist 1 and then some comments and then panelist 2 and so on. As I get more info I will keep updating the thread. So that would be cool if they send me some new cigars that I haven't got to experience yet. What fun!!

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Dan,
I believe Eric (smokin5) also did the Smoke magazine thing.

Cool, thanks Peter, I will send him a PM and ask.

08-16-2010, 07:16 PM

Congrats! Sounds like a neat opportunity.

68TriShield · 08-16-2010, 07:54 PM

madurofan did it many moons ago.

Emjaysmash · 08-16-2010, 07:55 PM

RevSmoke reviewed for SMOKE a couple years ago I believe.

Congrats!!!

Chingas · 08-16-2010, 08:47 PM

That's awesome Brother. Congrats and fill us in on the release of the mag.

Ogre · 08-16-2010, 10:06 PM

Congrats brother, sounds like fun.

MedicCook · 08-16-2010, 10:07 PM

Congrats. Have fun doing the reviews.

maninblack · 08-16-2010, 10:18 PM

Congrats Dan! Sounds like a great opportunity.

RevSmoke · 08-16-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

RevSmoke reviewed for SMOKE a couple years ago I believe.

Congrats!!!

I was a reviewer for 3 issues back in 1999 - Summer, Fall, and Winter.

I did the summer and was asked to come back as a featured reviewer (w/my pic and brief bio).

Back then, you got 3-4 cigar in each baggie and the baggies were labeled "torpedo #5, robusto #52, etc... In other words, blind reviews. You didn't know what you were smoking and were given a format to follow, I still use the format when reviewing. If you want to see what it was like for me, and still used today - I gave out some cigars to 3 guys and had them use that format to review them. The thread is http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...d=1#post955948

Have fun! It is a great experience and opened my eyes quite a bit about what is a good smoke and because of the surprises when I found out what I had smoked, I learned not to come into things with a preconceived notion. Some cigars I never would have tried were really good - some brands that I thought would be stellar, turned out to be busts.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

dannysguitar · 08-17-2010, 09:58 AM

I did this for last years fall issue. It was a great experience, not to mention you get your picture and profile in their magazine. Have fun with it!

DropTheE · 08-17-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I was a reviewer for 3 issues back in 1999 - Summer, Fall, and Winter.

I did the summer and was asked to come back as a featured reviewer (w/my pic and brief bio).

Back then, you got 3-4 cigar in each baggie and the baggies were labeled "torpedo #5, robusto #52, etc... In other words, blind reviews. You didn't know what you were smoking and were given a format to follow, I still use the format when reviewing. If you want to see what it was like for me, and still used today - I gave out some cigars to 3 guys and had them use that format to review them. The thread is http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...d=1#post955948

Have fun! It is a great experience and opened my eyes quite a bit about what is a good smoke and because of the surprises when I found out what I had smoked, I learned not to come into things with a preconceived notion. Some cigars I never would have tried were really good - some brands that I thought would be stellar, turned out to be busts.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Thanks for the info Rev, I really am looking forward to it. I have really started to delve into deeper tasting and am finding it to be so much fun. I have even got to the point of associating the little hints with past senses and feelings that I remember as I am smoking. I really hope that they still do the blind testing, but either way it will just be a cool thing to do.

Be Blessed Brother -

Ranger_B · 08-17-2010, 01:38 PM

Dan that sounds pretty cool. Can not wait to hear how the review experience goes.

ucla695 · 08-17-2010, 01:58 PM

Nice! Let us know how it goes.

KenyanSandBoa · 08-17-2010, 02:18 PM

Very cool...definitely a great opportunity.

BTcigars · 08-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Congrats on winning....I look forward to see your pic in the contributers section.

DropTheE · 08-17-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BTcigars

Congrats on winning....I look forward to see your pic in the contributers section.

Do they do that?? Crap, I am going to send a picture of my dog..

boom · 08-17-2010, 08:40 PM

Congrats Dan!!!!

08-16-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	So I Won This Contest.... I had signed up over at SMOKE Magazine and I found out today that I get to be one of their reviewer guys for their next publication. How fun is that?? Has anyone on here got to do that before?? If so I would love to hear what you thought of it. I guess that there are two things you could win, the review thing or a box of Avo Cigars. I can get Avo anytime so I am really looking forward to what I get to do. They will be getting in touch to give me directions. What a cool Monday....BTW....my boss won a 400.00 driver online today. I told him we should be buying lottery tix. Darn it Wyoming, get with the program and get the lottery in here!! __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

08-16-2010, 07:04 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... Congrats Dan...looking forward to your review. Do you know what stick you are reviewing? Do they send you the stick? Fill us in. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-16-2010, 07:54 PM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... madurofan did it many moons ago.

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Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... RevSmoke reviewed for SMOKE a couple years ago I believe. Congrats!!! __________________

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Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... That's awesome Brother. Congrats and fill us in on the release of the mag. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-16-2010, 07:16 PM	#5
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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... Congrats brother, sounds like fun.

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... Congrats. Have fun doing the reviews. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... I did this for last years fall issue. It was a great experience, not to mention you get your picture and profile in their magazine. Have fun with it! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

08-17-2010, 01:38 PM	#15
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... Dan that sounds pretty cool. Can not wait to hear how the review experience goes.

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: So I Won This Contest.... Nice! Let us know how it goes.

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