Lounge Lizards This Week: Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva in Robusto/Abuelo Rum from Panama/Klaas Kelner/customer service/Bam's Big Check

[El Presidente]

The Lizards pair the Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva in Robusto with seven year aged Abuelo Rum from Panama. Klaas Kelner joins the Lizards to discuss the recently rated Kelner LE 80, the guys go back to their discussion on customer service, and, with some special guests, they finally complete Bam’s Fundadores Auction Transaction. PLUS: Voice Memo on Memorable Smoking Moments in 2025, Abuelo's Rich Panamanian History, Dunbarton's New Year of the Release, Bam's Big Check & Does Alcohol Impair the Formal Lizard Rating?

[GP012]

Well that was a nice bookend to the Fundadores saga that started back on episode 176, but inquiring minds want to know...what was Gizmo's cut for services rendered? Hopefully something of value, considering the time, effort, packing, shipping cost, additional bodyguards (not cheap presumably!), and general stewardship of the Fundies. BR obviously gets their premium for bringing buyers & sellers together, marketing and providing the platform, but surely Gizmo should be compensated in some form for his time and effort? 

(This is really just to enjoy Rooster getting cranky again)

[Cigar Surgeon]

Great cigar pick. JRE really hit the mark with the 85th in my opinion. 

[LizardGizmo]

36 minutes ago, Cigar Surgeon said:

Great cigar pick. JRE really hit the mark with the 85th in my opinion. 

Completely agree. It's a standout.

17 hours ago, GP012 said:

inquiring minds want to know...what was Gizmo's cut for services rendered? Hopefully something of value, considering the time, effort, packing, shipping cost, additional bodyguards (not cheap presumably!), and general stewardship of the Fundies.

I got nothing! It's an atrocity.

[GP012]

6 hours ago, LizardGizmo said:

Completely agree. It's a standout.

I got nothing! It's an atrocity.

Shocking! Disgraceful! Shame!

This brings up the important question of who got the shorter end of the stick - yourself or Rooster - assuming it was truly his box originally?