MEGA Review II Signup & Voting

[buzz]

Anyway, I thought it would be interesting.

I like it - this would help simplify the voting too.

One other rendition of the Mega Review that I was pondering the other day was to include one stick in everyone's package that would not have a band - so that stick would be a "blind" review. Or perhaps we make a future Mega Review be the "blind" version, where every cigar is a blind review.

Maybe MEGA Review III is the "ashauler single manufacturer" version, and then MEGA Review IV is the "blind" version.

-Buzz

[badwhale]

I like it - this would help simplify the voting too.

One other rendition of the Mega Review that I was pondering the other day was to include one stick in everyone's package that would not have a band - so that stick would be a "blind" review. Or perhaps we make a future Mega Review be the "blind" version, where every cigar is a blind review.

Maybe MEGA Review III is the "ashauler single manufacturer" version, and then MEGA Review IV is the "blind" version.

-Buzz

I like the blind review from the no-preconceptions standpoint, but how would you keep track of which cigar is which? There would have to be special tags or baggies for each one to keep it straight...

I like the single brand idea and the allowance for different price ranges.

Will

[buzz]

I like the blind review from the no-preconceptions standpoint, but how would you keep track of which cigar is which?

I would name the baggies... Alfa, Bravo, Charlie...

-Buzz

[TachyCoventry]

Woah, can I smoke one of the cigars from this review first before we start planning on the next one?

Actually both ideas sound great but I prefer the single brand review. The reason is that when I review a cigar (or smoke one for my first time) I like to read other reviews and compare my opinion to them. I understand that a blind review is something that will give a more pure opinion of a product because you aren't biased by other reviews. Sometimes however reading someone else’s review will point out subtle nuisances that I may have overlooked or missed. I'm still a newb so eventually I may notice these things on my own but for now, having an idea of what I'm smoking helps me out.

[ashauler]

I like it - this would help simplify the voting too.

One other rendition of the Mega Review that I was pondering the other day was to include one stick in everyone's package that would not have a band - so that stick would be a "blind" review. Or perhaps we make a future Mega Review be the "blind" version, where every cigar is a blind review.

Maybe MEGA Review III is the "ashauler single manufacturer" version, and then MEGA Review IV is the "blind" version.

-Buzz

I like the blind thingy too. Each "version" could be done multiple times as well so it could be a rotating kind of thing right along with the "standard" mega-review.

Could be combined too....top to bottom of the brand (which is known), unmarked, guess which one is which as far as price range goes. Would add a fun element, and not detract from the review portion either.

[heftysmokes]

subtle nuisances

That's funny. This place is full of subtle nuisances...

I think you were looking for "nuances."

[dr. cox]

That's funny. This place is full of subtle nuisances...

I think you were looking for "nuances."

I don't know if I would say subtle

[Mizicke5273]

I say we start with Padron and the maduro millennium sticks. I put myself out there and take at least two. Make sure to shop around for best price.

DG

I like how you think! I'm game. Why don't we line up AF next with some original Opus an Anejo?

Honestly, though this brand sampling sounds pretty cool. And Padrons are always good!

[prophetic_joe]

I like the blind thingy too. Each "version" could be done multiple times as well so it could be a rotating kind of thing right along with the "standard" mega-review.

Could be combined too....top to bottom of the brand (which is known), unmarked, guess which one is which as far as price range goes. Would add a fun element, and not detract from the review portion either.

I like this, you could even add a contest to who pick the price points of the blind cigars best. Each participant sends one cigar to the host and the guy who picks the closest gets them. This could turn into a really fun idea.

[Mangyrat]

Buzz ill get to the last 2 cigars this week, after i get back from a cigar event.
"This time its Fuente & Newman"

[buzz]

...and congratulations to Diesel Grinch, who edged out both cigarsarge and badwhale to grab the #1 spot as the fastest MEGA-Reviewer for this round!

I spit coffee all over my monitor reading his review of the Kinky...

Diesel Grinch: Some say it tasted like ass. I wouldn't know as I've never tasted ass before but I'm willing to take their word on it that this is what ass tastes like.

-Buzz

[prophetic_joe]

I need to know what type of ass it tasted like specifically. I can speak from experience when I say that there are different types of ass and they tend to come with their own flavor. I'm also wondering if the ass in question was aged before consumption or if it was enjoyed fresh as that effects the taste as well.

[TachyCoventry]

Sorry for the delay on my end, I've been traveling for work and haven't had time to even sit down let alone smoke a good cigar. Last night when I got in I smoked the El T by accident (it was late) but I have a review for it. I'll get going on them this week and next.

On a side note, I'm willing to bet that I'll have a really scenic view when I smoke mine next week. I'm going to Alaska for work and will be traveling throughout the state. I'll make sure to take some good smoking pictures up there!

[Cyris]

Got the Cusano done the other day. Was going to do a double header, but got a little buzzed chatting with badwhale and decided to hold off on the JdN for another day. Smoking that one right now, so I will have the review tonight.

[TachyCoventry]

That JdN was amazing! Just posted up my review of it. I'm going to get the Cusano tomorrow hopefully when I land in Alaska. I won't have any internet access for the first few days but when I get the internet back I'll post up the review.

[prophetic_joe]

Smoked the Friedman on Thursday, not a cigar I would buy again for the price but it didn't kill me. It was ok... that's it, ok.

[logan37]

Sorry for the delay Buzz I finished the JdN tonight and I'll get that Cusano fired up tomorrow to make it in on time.

[buzz]

Sorry for the delay Buzz I finished the JdN tonight and I'll get that Cusano fired up tomorrow to make it in on time.

No problem bro, I will get these compiled and the review posted tomorrow for the JdNs (hopefully).

-Buzz

[Cyris]

No problem bro, I will get these compiled and the review posted tomorrow for the JdNs (hopefully).

-Buzz

Cool, I have some pictures of the Cusano and JdN that I will try and get posted tonight (if I can, its the SWMBO's birthday today).

[TachyCoventry]

buzz - I got the Cusano smoked tonight and have pictures but am on ym phone (no internet where I am at in Alaska) but will get review up by Sunday.