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rem_cmg Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 1:24 PM EST
Joined: 06-15-2001
Posts: 3
What is the general consensus on the Gurkha line? Are they worth the money? I'm thinking of picking up a few, but I have not heard much good, bad, or otherwise about them. Thanks for the input.
efm Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 2:03 PM EST
Joined: 01-23-2001
Posts: 499
Go for it. I've only had a fiver of the Robustos. It's another of those cigars that's sold before it's time. Didn't think much of them but at first but after six months in the vault it's an awesomely smoke. I got more on the way.
E-Chick Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 2:20 PM EST
Joined: 06-15-2002
Posts: 4,877
I have one in the humi from Cayman...just waiting to hear it call my name...

I've only heard good things about the line...
Robby Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 2:33 PM EST
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Posts: 5,067
You have another on the way.
cayman2b Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 2:35 PM EST
Joined: 05-19-2000
Posts: 1,734
Marlaaaaa.. Marlaaaaa... come to Pappa!!

All kidding aside..

watch the different lines..

I believe they have "lowered" their standards
trying to "break in the market with cheaper
lines.. kind of mysterious with info available
on the web..

Havent smoked the "top" line (what are those?)
but the Expedition line Robusto was only an ok
middle road primo in my H.O.

Cayman
rem_cmg Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 2:49 PM EST
Joined: 06-15-2001
Posts: 3
Any thoughts on the 'Master Select' line in particular?
hoagie55 Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 4:01 PM EST
Joined: 03-01-2003
Posts: 909
I was fortuante enough to have been gifted one of the Master Select line and rather enjoyed it. If I recollect correctly, they were a tad bit on the mild side though.

I smoked one of the "Regent" line and it is a decent smoke. It was a little harsh by the time I got to the end of the churchill, but I believe it will mellow with a little humidor time.

I have an "Expedition" in the humidor and am waiting for it to call me name.
cayman2b Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 4:56 PM EST
Joined: 05-19-2000
Posts: 1,734
Matt-

Is that the one I sent you..?
Its from the same box as E-Chicks..

What are my gifts cursed not to be smoked or what..?

Boo Hoo! :(
hoagie55 Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 5:31 PM EST
Joined: 03-01-2003
Posts: 909
Cheer up Cayman!

The ones I have left I bought here a few weeks ago. I'm just letting them rest a little before going up in smoke! :-)

You sent me the La Rosa and Perdomo 2. By the way, thanks for opening my eyes to these cigars. I really enjoyed the Perdomo 2!
cayman2b Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 5:44 PM EST
Joined: 05-19-2000
Posts: 1,734
Matt- check the trade boards quick for my Perdomo2
trade..

Its your Birthday soon my friend..

E-me Bud!
Cayman
corvairkid Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 6:20 PM EST
Joined: 04-07-2003
Posts: 54
just finished a gurkha and have to say like most cigars I smoke it was bland for the first 1/2 than the taste kicked in and I enjoyed the rest of it. Does this happen to any one else?
be cool
Paul
Tobasco Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 6:27 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2003
Posts: 2,809


The Gurkha Regent Robusto kicks butt! Try those.

Mag
redsquid Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 6:53 PM EST
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Posts: 1,286
The ones that I've tried have been very good, but very mild. The Regents have great potential but are still very young. They are good if you like sitting around identifying subtle flavor notes, not so much if you like barbecue sauce on your leg of lamb.
Tobasco Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 7:02 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2003
Posts: 2,809

The Gurkha Regency is a limited, extensively aged cigar. I've enjoyed them right after recieving them. Just my opinion.

Mag

redsquid Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Apr 23 2003, 3:36 PM EST
Joined: 12-15-2002
Posts: 1,286
I think there is a difference between well aged tobacco, and a well aged cigar. Like I said it comes across as quality, it just feels like it needs to settle down a bit. I also acknowledge that there is a good chance that I don't know what I'm talking about. It's just the impression that I got.
Sonny_LSU Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Apr 25 2003, 4:53 AM EST
Joined: 11-21-2002
Posts: 1,835
I smoked my first Gurkha last night and was very pleased. Though I tend to gravitate towards the more full-bodied side of the spectrum, I really enjoyed it (medium bodied). I had the Master Select Toro. There is no need to let them "settle down" in the humi, b/c there is no harshness what so ever or unless you want them to get even milder.
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