I’m often asked how I feel about others who are doing video cigar reviews. I support any and all cigar related digital media where the reviewer is honest about the review and not promoting a cigar to get into good favor with “the man”.
To show our support for others contributing to the world of video cigar reviews I bring you John Rider from the Cigar Live Forums reviewing the Camacho Liberty 2006 (with his permission of course). Walt reviewed the 2006 Camacho Liberty a few months back so be sure to revisit his review (posted here as well to save you a a click or two) after checking out the great job John Rider does.
I would like to say that I love Cigar Live. I know we have our own forums here at The Stogie Review but honestly, Cigar Live really is a unique cigar community that can’t be compared with any other cigar forum out there. If you’re not a part of Cigar Live I highly recommend that you head on over there, sign up, introduce yourself, let them know we sent you and then check out the rest of John Rider’s videos. Cigar Live truly is the place to be (excluding SR Fan Forum…was that a shameless self promotion?).
Once you’ve signed up for Cigar Live be sure to check out our newest sponsor TopHat Cigar.
Cigar Live – http://www.cigarlive.com/forum/index.php
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All due respect to this guy, I just don’t like his reviews. He cuts WAAYY to much off the tip, and just doesn’t seem like he knows what he’s doing…
Stick to you what you guys do, you are TEN TIMES BETTER!!!
I didn’t notice how much he cut off his cigar, but you never know it could have been a bad camera angle or just a slip up. We’ve all had our slip ups. He showed good technique wetting the tip of his cigar.
I’ve watched a few of his videos and I think he’s great. He’s funny and entertaining.
Where did you get the impression that he doesn’t know what he’s doing? You should check out some of his other videos.
It seemed like a decent review to me. I’d check out his other reviews before passing judgment. I could have done without the fake sitcom laughs and clapping though.
I think John does an awesome job and if I wasn’t so lazy would love to do the different camera view thing.
John should be applauded for his work to bring more cigar digital media to the masses.
I think his style is refreshing.
Keep up the great work John.
btw, any chances of John joining SR?
I thoroughly enjoyed John’s review of the Camacho Liberty. I think he addressed all concernable topics and gave a well-rounded review. I will make sure to watch more of his reviews.
Awesome reviews!
Greetings StogieReview members and fellow BOTL! Thank you, Jerry, for your very kind introduction. I hope that you all enjoy my efforts. I understand that my particular style of video review is different than what you are used to, but I hope that you can look past that and enjoy them for what they are. My reviews are simply meant to introduce you to the cigars that I find interesting. For more comprehensive reviews from the experts, Jerry, Walt, and Justin are da’ bomb. It truly is much harder than it looks and these guys only make it look easy! If you like what you see, I encourage you to check out my video reviews of the Tatuaje, Oliva Masterblends 3, Perdomo Cabinet Reserve Cameroon, and Cuba Aliados on Cigarlive.com.
John, I did just that & really enjoyed your reviews. I don’t know why there seems to be a Stogie Review vs. Cigar Live (from fans) hostility. The more video reviews that I can watch – the better – I’m hooked. Keep up the good work & look forward to future reviews.
Jerry,
Thanks for the video by John Rider. I enjoyed. it. I registtered with Cigar Live and watched a few more of John’s video’s. All I can say is, how do we get to visit the Log Cabin recording stuidios? And did you check out that cabinet of cigar smoking liquid enhancements, aka the liquour cabinet? Yowza, I sense an opportunity to smoke too much, drink too much and just have way too much fun!
Dave
First annual SR Convention should be at the log cabin! That was awesome!
John, Your video reviews are entertaining and informative. Keep ’em coming.
Hey Guys, didn’t mean to start a war or anything, and I didn’t want to insult John, as a fellow cigar smoker, I respect him. What I should have said was I like SR’s style better. Sorry John. No offense.