Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3)

DBall · 05-21-2010, 07:45 PM

READ THIS CAREFULLY!

I'd like a newb that writes reviews and enjoys cigars for a little blind taste test fun.

You need to have around 100 posts, at least 1 or 2 trader feedbacks (a send and receive in the NST, for instance) and to have written some reviews already. I'd like it if you're fairly new to smoking and just trying new stuff.

You'd be obligated to write reviews and enjoy some cigars.. that's about it (painful, eh?).

Post here why you should be the one and link some of your reviews. The way you write your reasons will be considered too...

Previous threads for reference (and some damned good reading, too

):

Blind Taste Test Thread #1

Blind Taste Test Thread #2

05-21-2010, 07:50 PM

Get on this newbs.
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DBall · 05-21-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

Get on this newbs.
Posted via Mobile Device

word.

wolfandwhisky · 05-21-2010, 08:00 PM

Dude - I'm all over this!

I have historically broke my reviews down into four parts:

Construction
Initial Flavors
Continuing Flavors
With Whisky

Here are some of my past reviews:
H Upmann Mag 48 EL 2009
Kensington Chateau maduro
Liga Privada T52
601 Red Habano
Fuente Magnum R

One of the main reasons I smoke cigars is to enjoy the experience of trying new ones. My "inventory" is comprised of a lot of singles and five packs so I can try a whole range of cigars - the variation in flavors is a major benefit! The same goes for single malt scotch, rum, wine, etc.

I've enjoyed scotch for a much longer period than I have cigars - but teasing out the flavors in scotch has helped with pulling out notes in cigars.

So far, I'd estimate that I've been smoking for about 6 months, so am still relatively new.

I've wanted to try one of these blind taste tests, but haven't been able to get into one yet.

Would be very happy to try!

DBall · 05-21-2010, 08:27 PM

Very good, Matt! The only thing I'd ask it that if you get accepted into this that you post your reviews in the created review thread on this forum instead of on a separate site.

Apart from that, that's a solid entry!

wolfandwhisky · 05-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Very good, Matt! The only thing I'd ask it that if you get accepted into this that you post your reviews in the created review thread on this forum instead of on a separate site.

Apart from that, that's a solid entry!

Not a problem. I'll stay tuned!

05-21-2010, 08:30 PM

I might be a little too new for this, but you can check the review I just wrote for the Illusione '888'.

DBall · 05-21-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Jester

I might be a little too new for this, but you can check the review I just wrote for the Illusione '888'.

Nice review! Get your feet wet in the NST and check back in... I'm not gonna pick for a week or two (or more), so you have some time...

05-21-2010, 09:15 PM

Cool. I got a care package set to launch at Dunkel on Monday.

Eleven · 05-21-2010, 09:18 PM

I need a better excuse to smoke WHEN I want. (Insert loving comment about the Wife here)

Here is a review of mine:

Party Short

Seriously? I have over 400 posts? Seems like less!

DBall · 05-23-2010, 12:22 PM

...bumpity?

Really... there's no newbs on here that want to review free cigars?

05-23-2010, 12:37 PM

Dball.. I didn't get active around here until January....
I think some of the brothers around here will agree that
i'm your man if you haven't made your picks already...

(i haven't read through the thread to see!)

p.s. All of my ratings come from the NST Sampler Trades except
for 1 purchase in January!

stearns · 05-23-2010, 12:56 PM

if only i qualified...

stearns

DBall · 05-24-2010, 07:29 PM

05-25-2010, 12:10 AM

I guess I didn't read your initial post very well Dan!

I've been Active on the forums since January. (Although I joined last november!) In less than a year, i've grown from a Cigar Dummy, to a true Aficionado. I remember the days when I used to buy all the cheap *ish* from CI just because i thought i was getting a good bargain off of MSRP! Only to learn later that "Hey these things actually "Taste" like something, have very unique flavors and I wasn't just smoking to get a buzz anymore...

I don't know when I started writing reviews last year, but I've gotten hooked to sharing my experiences with my brother's and sister's and I'm looking to further hone my skills. Thus my reason for applying for a spot in your review
thread.

As far as trader ratings go: I have have 1 from a purchase, 2 from the NST, and 1 from the Pipe NST! So I feel as though i'm still pure in terms of what you seek!

Here are some of my reviews I hope that you enjoy perusing them and that I make the final cut!

Thanks Dan,

Excel

Viaje Exclusivo Review

Illusione ECCJ Review

DE Pimpstick Review

DE LP T-52 Toro Review

JDN Dark Corojo Antano Poderoso Review

DBall · 05-25-2010, 08:00 AM

Newbs... don't be afraid to step up for this. Even if you've only been here a month. If you have less than 100 posts, that may not instantly disqualify you. I really would like to find people fairly new to cigars in general for this (never seen or smoked a cuban cigar? even better...), as that is the primary purpose of the thread.

It's an easy thing... all you've gotta do is smoke 1 cigar a week and take 5 pics of each one. Simple as pie.

Plus, you never know, some of the cigars may be decent...

Brutus2600 · 05-25-2010, 08:38 AM

Just saw this thread...I don't know if I qualify or not. I'm definitely a newb on the forums and have around the right number of posts, but I've been smoking cigars for about 5 years, only recently have I started getting more serious about it. Here is my first review I posted recently. If I qualify I'd love to do this!

Reasons why I think I would be good to review these is my palate for cigars is really just opening up. Up until the last couple months I've smoked a very small group of cigars and didn't ever really sit down and taste them. Only recently have I branched out in my cigars that I smoke and have tried to start detecting the subtle nuances of a cigar that really open it up into an enjoyable experience. The reason I would love to do blind taste tests is because even though I sat down and reviewed this cigar (below), I still knew the description of it as others have tasted it. Going into something blind would not only a) challenge me, but b) be interesting to see what I taste without "knowing" what to taste for.

San Cristobal Clasico 5"x50

jimmyk26 · 05-25-2010, 09:44 AM

Okay this is probably the kick in the butt that I need to start posting my reviews. I'll get one up and then report back...stay tuned.

Coz77 · 05-25-2010, 12:52 PM

I'm really surprised this thread ain't getting more love... Id create a new handle and pose as a newb just to get my hands on some of Dans smokes.

All kidding aside....looking forward to yet another round of Dan's blind reviews. Great gesture Bro!

Dan's like Vader...he'll show you the dark side and you'll never go back...NEWBS sign up for this you wont be sorry!

05-25-2010, 01:10 PM

I would be interested in this for sure. I haven't written a review which could knock me out, but have done a lot with the CAO review thread. Been here since Feb, on round 2 of the NST. I'll try to throw down a review sometime soon and edit this post or post again. peace!

05-21-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
wolfandwhisky Resident Whisky Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Arizona Posts: 521 Trading: (4)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Dude - I'm all over this! I have historically broke my reviews down into four parts: Construction Initial Flavors Continuing Flavors With Whisky Here are some of my past reviews: H Upmann Mag 48 EL 2009 Kensington Chateau maduro Liga Privada T52 601 Red Habano Fuente Magnum R One of the main reasons I smoke cigars is to enjoy the experience of trying new ones. My "inventory" is comprised of a lot of singles and five packs so I can try a whole range of cigars - the variation in flavors is a major benefit! The same goes for single malt scotch, rum, wine, etc. I've enjoyed scotch for a much longer period than I have cigars - but teasing out the flavors in scotch has helped with pulling out notes in cigars. So far, I'd estimate that I've been smoking for about 6 months, so am still relatively new. I've wanted to try one of these blind taste tests, but haven't been able to get into one yet. Would be very happy to try!

05-21-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Very good, Matt! The only thing I'd ask it that if you get accepted into this that you post your reviews in the created review thread on this forum instead of on a separate site. Apart from that, that's a solid entry! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#7
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) I might be a little too new for this, but you can check the review I just wrote for the Illusione '888'.

05-21-2010, 09:15 PM	#9
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Cool. I got a care package set to launch at Dunkel on Monday.

05-21-2010, 09:18 PM	#10
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) I need a better excuse to smoke WHEN I want. (Insert loving comment about the Wife here) Here is a review of mine: Party Short Seriously? I have over 400 posts? Seems like less! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

05-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) READ THIS CAREFULLY! I'd like a newb that writes reviews and enjoys cigars for a little blind taste test fun. You need to have around 100 posts, at least 1 or 2 trader feedbacks (a send and receive in the NST, for instance) and to have written some reviews already. I'd like it if you're fairly new to smoking and just trying new stuff. You'd be obligated to write reviews and enjoy some cigars.. that's about it (painful, eh?). Post here why you should be the one and link some of your reviews. The *way* you write your reasons will be considered too... Previous threads for reference (and some damned good reading, too ): Blind Taste Test Thread #1 Blind Taste Test Thread #2 __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-21-2010, 07:50 PM	#2
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Get on this newbs. Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2010, 12:22 PM	#11
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) ...bumpity? Really... there's no newbs on here that want to review free cigars? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-23-2010, 12:37 PM	#12
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Dball.. I didn't get active around here until January.... I think some of the brothers around here will agree that i'm your man if you haven't made your picks already... (i haven't read through the thread to see!) p.s. All of my ratings come from the NST Sampler Trades except for 1 purchase in January!

05-23-2010, 12:56 PM	#13
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) if only i qualified... stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

05-24-2010, 07:29 PM	#14
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-25-2010, 12:10 AM	#15
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) I guess I didn't read your initial post very well Dan! I've been Active on the forums since January. (Although I joined last november!) In less than a year, i've grown from a Cigar Dummy, to a true Aficionado. I remember the days when I used to buy all the cheap ish from CI just because i thought i was getting a good bargain off of MSRP! Only to learn later that "Hey these things actually "Taste" like something, have very unique flavors and I wasn't just smoking to get a buzz anymore... I don't know when I started writing reviews last year, but I've gotten hooked to sharing my experiences with my brother's and sister's and I'm looking to further hone my skills. Thus my reason for applying for a spot in your review thread. As far as trader ratings go: I have have 1 from a purchase, 2 from the NST, and 1 from the Pipe NST! So I feel as though i'm still pure in terms of what you seek! Here are some of my reviews I hope that you enjoy perusing them and that I make the final cut! Thanks Dan, Excel Viaje Exclusivo Review Illusione ECCJ Review DE Pimpstick Review DE LP T-52 Toro Review JDN Dark Corojo Antano Poderoso Review

05-25-2010, 08:00 AM	#16
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Newbs... don't be afraid to step up for this. Even if you've only been here a month. If you have less than 100 posts, that may not instantly disqualify you. I really would like to find people fairly new to cigars in general for this (never seen or smoked a cuban cigar? even better...), as that is the primary purpose of the thread. It's an easy thing... all you've gotta do is smoke 1 cigar a week and take 5 pics of each one. Simple as pie. Plus, you never know, some of the cigars may be decent... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-25-2010, 08:38 AM	#17
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Just saw this thread...I don't know if I qualify or not. I'm definitely a newb on the forums and have around the right number of posts, but I've been smoking cigars for about 5 years, only recently have I started getting more serious about it. Here is my first review I posted recently. If I qualify I'd love to do this! Reasons why I think I would be good to review these is my palate for cigars is really just opening up. Up until the last couple months I've smoked a very small group of cigars and didn't ever really sit down and taste them. Only recently have I branched out in my cigars that I smoke and have tried to start detecting the subtle nuances of a cigar that really open it up into an enjoyable experience. The reason I would love to do blind taste tests is because even though I sat down and reviewed this cigar (below), I still knew the description of it as others have tasted it. Going into something blind would not only a) challenge me, but b) be interesting to see what I taste without "knowing" what to taste for. San Cristobal Clasico 5"x50 Last edited by Brutus2600; 05-25-2010 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Didn't put a reason...too early/not enough coffee yet :(

05-25-2010, 09:44 AM	#18
jimmyk26 Jimmy Jim Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Kings of Leon Location: buy the ocean Posts: 495 Trading: (32)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) Okay this is probably the kick in the butt that I need to start posting my reviews. I'll get one up and then report back...stay tuned.

05-25-2010, 12:52 PM	#19
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) I'm really surprised this thread ain't getting more love... Id create a new handle and pose as a newb just to get my hands on some of Dans smokes. All kidding aside....looking forward to yet another round of Dan's blind reviews. Great gesture Bro! Dan's like Vader...he'll show you the dark side and you'll never go back...NEWBS sign up for this you wont be sorry!

05-25-2010, 01:10 PM	#20
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 3) I would be interested in this for sure. I haven't written a review which could knock me out, but have done a lot with the CAO review thread. Been here since Feb, on round 2 of the NST. I'll try to throw down a review sometime soon and edit this post or post again. peace!