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ISO (please don't laugh) Gurkha Hampton Bay
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CarsonTheCat Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 11:32 AM EST
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Yes, I know it's a Gurkha, but I've never tried anything from them yet, and every time I bid on the Hampton Bay 5 pack, I always lose. I've heard good things about the Hampton Bay, and I know Gurkha gets a bad rap sometimes. I figure the only way to know for sure is to try them.

Not looking for a lot, just a couple. I could trade for them, if I have anything anyone might want, or a varied selection from my humidor.
Stogie1020 Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 11:40 AM EST
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I have two or three Havana blends I could send if you like. No worries, if you are set on the Hampton Bay, though.

Honestly, knowing Gurkha, they are likely the exact same cigar with different bands.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 11:48 AM EST
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Seriously? I don't have Hampton Bay, but I can definitely send a few Gurkha blends your way. No trading necessary
CarsonTheCat Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 12:00 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Honestly, knowing Gurkha, they are likely the exact same cigar with different bands.


I was wondering that, to be honest, if they were basically the same blends and cigars, just with different bands. What do you think about the Havanas?
CarsonTheCat Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 12:04 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Seriously? I don't have Hampton Bay, but I can definitely send a few Gurkha blends your way. No trading necessary


Are you sure, Dan? I don't mind sending you a few of my private selection in return. My local shop doesn't carry Gurkha (I wonder if that's a bad sign) so I don't want to go spending a lot of money to get a fiver (even though I've bid on them before) just to find out I'm not a fan. I thought the same thing about Man O War, before you sent me the Damnation in the n00b box. So glad you sent me that, because I am definitely a fan!
Stogie1020 Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 12:17 PM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
I was wondering that, to be honest, if they were basically the same blends and cigars, just with different bands. What do you think about the Havanas?

I think I would pay you to take them.

Honestly, you could roll up newspaper and smoke it if you want to see what they taste like.
CarsonTheCat Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 12:40 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
I think I would pay you to take them.

Honestly, you could roll up newspaper and smoke it if you want to see what they taste like.


Hahahaaa!!! Oh, that's too funny! I've heard good AND bad things about them. I suppose the only way to know for sure is to smoke them.

If you like, I can send you a few cigars that I really enjoy in exchange.
illinichaser Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 3:00 PM EST
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I did a search and couldn't find it. I too once was curious about the whole Gurka thing. . I went so far as to do a review "live" as I smoked one. Needless to say, it didn't turn out well. Pretty sure I smoked it during a cbid poker game back in the day when we were doing that. . . Ahh, the memories. Good times in deed.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 3:19 PM EST
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I'm sure. Some are OK and I enjoyed early on and will still smoke when sweating my azz off in the yard, but I couldn't in good conscience take good smokes for them. Give me a few days to do some searching
Dg west deptford Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 6:09 PM EST
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Ok Gurkha list:
Chairman's select - I wouldn't pay more than $2.
Rubicon - same price. But take the wrapping paper off if you're storing.
Cellars reserve- depends which but I prolly wouldn't pay more than $5 or $6
Master series ok but not worth cost imo
His Majesty's reserve ... Couldn't tell ya and if given to me I'd be grateful then give it away too
I've had too many of the others to bother recall as I hated all of them
CarsonTheCat Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 6:32 PM EST
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Lol, thanks for the list DG!
delta1 Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 6:36 PM EST
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he...(cough)
CarsonTheCat Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2020, 6:55 PM EST
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I know they get some bad reviews online, but then you see others who love them, that's why I'm looking to try a few! In the end, it's all a matter of taste.
benja123 Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2020, 10:52 AM EST
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(laughing) sorry not sorry
illinichaser Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2020, 10:57 AM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
I know they get some bad reviews online, but then you see others who love them, that's why I'm looking to try a few! In the end, it's all a matter of taste.


Taste is certainly subjective and can vary. My bigger complaint on Gurka was construction issues. I've consistently had bad luck with Gurkha's that just don't smoke correctly or fall apart. Not saying you shouldn't try them, just don't set unreasonable expectations. . .
NapalmMan67 Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2020, 10:58 AM EST
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I know the old adage is "Smoke what you like and like what you smoke"... this is one of the exceptions to that rule. NO, just no...
CarsonTheCat Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2020, 11:06 AM EST
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NapalmMan67 wrote:
I know the old adage is "Smoke what you like and like what you smoke"... this is one of the exceptions to that rule. NO, just no...


I wasn't aware that rule had any exceptions! Thank you for educating me, Ron! You learn something new every day....LOL!
Whistlebritches Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2020, 9:01 PM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
I know they get some bad reviews online, but then you see others who love them, that's why I'm looking to try a few! In the end, it's all a matter of taste.



A lot of so called experienced cigar smokers walk into the shpo and pick up the most expensive stick in the house and then smoke it with the price tag still affixed.They know schit about enjoying a good cigar.One who catgorizes his favorite sticks based on price has a lot to learn about cigar quality vs cigar HYPE.


Like what you smoke........smoke what you like



Ron


PS:Friends don't let friends smoke Gurkha's
Stogie1020 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2020, 3:21 PM EST
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Carson, Havanah Blends are inbound, should be there in a few days.
CarsonTheCat Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2020, 3:56 PM EST
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Thanks Jeff!! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to trying my first Gurkha.
Whistlebritches Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2020, 5:48 PM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
Thanks Jeff!! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to trying my first Gurkha.


Your enthusiasm will fade I assure you.
corey sellers Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2020, 6:27 PM EST
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I agree with you Ron that bastid will fool you .It will smoke okay then the next one will unravel or just not have a draw or canoe or just not burn might even start cracking the wrapper all the way down . Speaking from experience but my FIL loves them I don't smoke them period.As Ron said smoke what you like .
Stogie1020 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2020, 6:41 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Your enthusiasm will fade I assure you.

Agreed. I got a lot of notes of peppery dog crap and some cinnamon dog crap with a fairly unpleasant dog crap flavor on the retrohale. Also, because "Gurkha", there are no first, second and third thirds of the cigar... Fractions were seen as microagressions.


There may be a hitchhiker or two in the box as well. Please use them to clean your palate of the dog poo. Sorry they aren't very high end or boutique, but neither am I.
CarsonTheCat Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 9:03 AM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Agreed. I got a lot of notes of peppery dog crap and some cinnamon dog crap with a fairly unpleasant dog crap flavor on the retrohale. Also, because "Gurkha", there are no first, second and third thirds of the cigar... Fractions were seen as microagressions.


There may be a hitchhiker or two in the box as well. Please use them to clean your palate of the dog poo. Sorry they aren't very high end or boutique, but neither am I.


Lol, love the review! And I'm not very high end or boutique either, my brother!
Sunoverbeach Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 4:27 PM EST
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All right, Brad. Ron says we can't be friends now, but one budget bomb heading your way.
CarsonTheCat Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 6:29 PM EST
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Awww man...I really enjoy being your friend though!

Suck it Ron....😄😄 (Not really though, because you seem like a cool guy!)

Thanks for the bomb Dan!
BuckyB93 Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 6:45 PM EST
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I thought the Regent and the Nepalese Warrior were good but that was a while back. I'd probably would still light one up if I came across it in my tuper. Ehh.. to each their own.
illinichaser Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 6:46 PM EST
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Lol. Ron is not a “cool guy”... lol. But I’m sure he’s ok with that. He is a great BOTL, but he’s an azz and by no means “cool”
shaun341 Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 7:58 PM EST
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If peeing your pants is cool, then Ron is the cooooolest guy I know!
frankj1 Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2020, 10:43 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
I thought the Regent and the Nepalese Warrior were good but that was a while back. I'd probably would still light one up if I came across it in my tuper. Ehh.. to each their own.

yup. Smoked a lot of each a looong time ago.

though I haven't checked your tuper lately.
Whistlebritches Offline
#31 Posted: Sat, Aug 1 2020, 8:55 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
If peeing your pants is cool, then Ron is the cooooolest guy I know!



One more monumental achievement in the bank.....I am COOL!!!
frankj1 Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Aug 1 2020, 9:38 PM EST
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calm down, Tex.
The jury is still out.
CarsonTheCat Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 4:03 PM EST
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Dan (SOB), are you out of your darned mind?!

I got home today, and there was a package on the front steps. Not a SFR either. More like the size of a MFR.

It was just supposed to be a couple Gurkhas!! Instead, I was assaulted by a gallon size Ziploc bag with 29, yes, 29 cigars inside it.

An incredible selection of Gurkha, Man O War, Ave Maria, Obsidian, Ramon Buesos, numerous others, AND a La Aroma De Cuba EE and a Southern Draw Kudzu.

I've not had ANY of these, besides the Ramon Buesos Genesis Habano.

I can't even begin to describe my gratitude, Dan. You have gone WAY overboard in your generosity and thoughtfulness! Best believe, I have been, and will continue, to pay it forward!
Sunoverbeach Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 5:07 PM EST
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Well you wanted to try Gurkha's and I had a couple around. Then while I was digging through, I came across others that can be had fairly cheaply and it made sense to add those. Then I remembered you wanted to try more Man o Wars so threw some of those in. Then I felt bad about loading you up with yard gars so including the LADC and SD made sense.

Perfectly logical. Hope there is some wheat amongst the chaff
CarsonTheCat Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 5:35 PM EST
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Hahaaa! Seems perfectly logical to me! They all look great, and I'm looking forward to trying them all! Thanks again, my friend!
frankj1 Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 6:23 PM EST
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so, ask for a Gurkha, get a box of pity smokes.


noted.







j/k- tremendous bombing run, SOB
Palama Online
#37 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 6:42 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Well you wanted to try Gurkha's and I had a couple around. Then while I was digging through, I came across others that can be had fairly cheaply and it made sense to add those. Then I remembered you wanted to try more Man o Wars so threw some of those in. Then I felt bad about loading you up with yard gars so including the LADC and SD made sense.

Perfectly logical. Hope there is some wheat amongst the chaff


Yup, made perfect sense. I'mma sure a jury of your peers would find you innocent.

Then again, not sure if too many CBidders are in their right minds to begin with.... Not talking
corey sellers Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 6:47 PM EST
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My first thought was she's back but Carsons a cool cat .

Think

Beer

Herfing
illinichaser Offline
#39 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 7:18 PM EST
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Nicely done here. Plenty of good options to fix the pallet after tearing it up with a gurk
Sunoverbeach Offline
#40 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2020, 8:02 PM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
Hahaaa! Seems perfectly logical to me! They all look great, and I'm looking forward to trying them all! Thanks again, my friend!

Postpone appreciation until you verify you actually like a few of them. Though I suppose at the very least I've saved you from bidding on several 5 packs to try them out. In that case, you're welcome
CarsonTheCat Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, Aug 5 2020, 11:00 AM EST
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Jeff (Stogie1020) , I received your package today! Again, I know they're Gurkhas, but they LOOK beautiful! And thank you very much for 601 Maduro and the Rocky Patel! Looking forward to trying all of them!!
Stogie1020 Offline
#42 Posted: Wed, Aug 5 2020, 12:53 PM EST
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CarsonTheCat wrote:
Jeff (Stogie1020) , I received your package today! Again, I know they're Gurkhas, but they LOOK beautiful! And thank you very much for 601 Maduro and the Rocky Patel! Looking forward to trying all of them!!

My pleasure, enjoy!
smhdesigner Offline
#43 Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2020, 7:23 AM EST
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I've got hundreds of Gurkhas to sell or trade....any takers
KingoftheCove Offline
#44 Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2020, 7:40 AM EST
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smhdesigner wrote:
I've got hundreds of Gurkhas to sell or trade....any takers

TonyG........there’s a call on line one........TonyG.......call on line one.
JadeRose Offline
#45 Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2020, 9:09 AM EST
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There was a Gurkha branded smoke years ago called the Micro Batch Liga TPB-1 that was truly great. I smoked through many boxes of them. Little lancero blended by AJ Fernandez before he got big. I miss those
Stogie1020 Offline
#46 Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2020, 1:21 PM EST
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smhdesigner wrote:
I've got hundreds of Gurkhas to sell or trade....any takers

Sorry to hear. Take it slow and you should be fine.
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