Unbanded Cigar Contest : Less is More
EgoBoundary
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Changes to this event :
Size restriction of no more than.5.25 inches and 50 ring gauge
Submit 4 Cigars that are the same ( instead of 5 like previous contest
No wrapper restrictions, but no figurados or box pressed
This is the 11 th iteration of the blind/unbanded cigar contest. The rules are below but basically you are sending me 4 (FOUR) of the same cigars ** same shape cigar** and I will send you back 4 (four) cigars unbanded (this is one fewer than last two competitions to keep us out of the colder months). The size of these cigars are regulated in this contest ( with some shape constraints). The SIZE should be no more than 5.25 inches and no more than 50 ring gauge. These cigars should be parejo ( not box pressed or figurados). Most other modifiers should be fine. The cigar can have any wrapper or color. You rank the cigars/score the cigars. Highest scores get a forum fiver, and pride of the forum. Lowest scores get what's coming to them (just more cigars). Sign up for the contest starts today, ending in about two weeks or Nov 13th.
Submit 4 of the same cigars. Though shape/size is restricted, color/wrapper can be pretty much anything. Please keep the price of the cigars to UNDER 12 dollars each. Mail the submission to me, include either a return label or 9 dollars for me to return/ship you your unbanded cigars. I will not limit the number of people submitting as this hasn’t been a big issue in the past.
I will mail you 4 ( FOUR) randomized cigars that will be labeled or marked by ribbon for you to judge. You must be on the good traders list. Do not submit flavored cigars ( no beef with those cigars, but it will influence other submissions)
We are using rank and scoring to judge the cigars.
Rank the cigars 1 through 4 ( 1 is the best) .
Score of is 10/10 points using the suggestions below
Scoring system:
10 points total :
5 points for flavor
, 3 points for construction
, 2 points for any complexity/transition in flavors
You can use decimal system as well so you can have 4.5/5 for flavors, etc.
Here is an example of score:
Peter sent me a cigar: flavor was great and got a 4/5, construction was perfect (no burn issues, great smoke production) got a 3/3, and there were some complexity not super impressive and got a 1/2, total score of 8/10.
There are 10 other iterations of this contest for your review in older discussions... the major difference is that this particular contest is the size restrictions ( any wrapper is okay). Any cigar that fails to meet size or price restrictions will be penalized one point for each transgression ( you know who you are)
Looking forward to the competition again.
Comments
Absolutely!
No box press?
Nope, better pick another one lol
I’m in
In
My favorite cigar list here
Wasn't for my entry.....
I'm in. Thanks Ernest.
Count me in please.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
I'm in
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
In
@Vision
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@peter4jc via @EgoBoundary
Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in. ;-)
Please note , updating the criteria to include figurados , no changes to the size guidelines
What if my box pressed identify as figurado?
If it’s a box pressed submission, it’s automatically penalized with a forum fiver
When is the submission deadline? Order ETA Tuesday.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Deadline to put your name on the list is Nov 14th, and you can send cigars after that date. The idea is that we don’t take any more new people after nov 14th
Perfect, thanks Ernesto
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Today is the last day to tell me you want to be in the contest
@Vision
@Rdp77
@rsherman24
@Yakster
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191
@IndustMech
@CommanderDuke1_
@peter4jc via @EgoBoundary
I have already received some packages as well
@VegasFrank
Yes I'm in
@Vision
@Rdp77
@rsherman24
@Yakster
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191
@IndustMech
@CommanderDuke1_
@peter4jc via @EgoBoundary
@VegasFrank via vherf
Yeah... no shít
Fvckin Frank
My favorite cigar list here
@TRayB
You want in on this? I'll cover your submission.
@Vision just do it 🤓
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
I appreciate the invite Pete. It's two days past the deadline now, so I'll pass, but I will get in on the next one. Promise.
I need to send my entry today. I can add them if @EgoBoundary is cool with it??
Yes, he is, based on his wrangling of some guy in Milwaukee.
@Vision , @peter4jc , @EgoBoundary ,
OK, you win, you win. I'm in.
Going out Monday. Plans came up.