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fishinguitarman Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:00 PM EST
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I've tried the Ghingus and the Expedition(which I liked the best).
fishinguitarman Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:05 PM EST
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That should be "Genghis" (Brain Fart)
J.Redleg Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:08 PM EST
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Tough call.

The Legend is a killer smoke, but there's something about the Class Regent (the Nepalese version is good but it's not in the running for top spot).

I must note that I am very eager to try the Titan and the Beast.
golden13 Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:19 PM EST
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Out of what I have tried, I like the Doble Maduro and the Nepalese Warriors.
Mithrandir Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:45 PM EST
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The Estate Selection, Nepalese warrior, Class regent torpedo, Aged maduro and especially the anniversario and the Beast....speaking of which

J.Redleg, I'd be willing to trade some Titans and Beasts for some Padron Anni Maddies if you're interested!

[email protected]
pacman357 Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 4:59 PM EST
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I like the Gurkha Brain Farts, too.


OK, seriously, I like most of the line. Just got some Titans, which I haven't tried yet (I have a cold and don't want to waste good stuff on feeling crappy) and I'm waiting on Grand Age and Beasts in a trade.

From what I've tried, I'd say the Legends and Doble Mads are best. I also like the Envoy, the cognac-infused types, and also KH's gold and symphony lines. I think until I've tried the others, hard to say I have a single favortite, but Legend, Doble M and KH gold are the tops so far. Whoops, almost forgot, I'd put the Centurian XX's up there, too. Give me any current Gurkha perfecto, and I'm a happy boy.
Slowburning Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 8:20 PM EST
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Master Select.

In my opinion, it tastes like the Graycliff Blue.
bsevern Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Sep 2 2006, 10:33 PM EST
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So far I've liked most of their smokes (I think I've just about assembled a bit of everything they make).

I REALLY like the Nepalese Warriors, and the Symphonys. I have yet to try a bunch of them that're resting in my humi at the moment.

Cal
bobbyg29 Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 1:26 AM EST
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Only one I have tried is the Ancient Warrior which was very good!
diverbelow72 Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 1:58 AM EST
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I have had the Doble Maduro, Ancient Warrior, Class Regent and Class Regent Nep Warrior, and Expedition. I actually had my 2nd Expedition today, first one was six months ago and I didn't really care for it, but gave them the benefit of the doubt and let them sit. While it did not "captivate" me as the descrition said it would it was a decent smoke. As for the rest, I am not sure I could pick a favorite. They each have their place and time where they are perfect.
I have some Legends, Centurian XX's and some Master Selects on the way which I am looking forward to trying. I would also like to try the Titan's and Beast.
Like I said I do not think I could pick a favorite and I haven't even had half of them.
Diver
Slimboli Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 3:25 AM EST
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Gurkha G3 --- Kaizad Hansotia, masterful blender, calls this as his most complex and richest cigar that he has ever made. Gurkha G3 are available only in toro size due to the shortage of the wrapper leaves. These cigars have been made in the Torano factory in Hondurus.

Availability is really scarce, as there were only 1000 boxes made for Gurkha G3 blend. The cigars are beautifully presented ina leather box for which Kaizad is known for...
Mithrandir Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 4:21 AM EST
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Diver, see #5....we may be able to work a trade.
sam
diverbelow72 Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 5:55 AM EST
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Sarnone,
Story of my life, wrong place wrong time. I am getting ready to leave in a week or so and will not have time to process a trade as I am in Japan. Also not sure I have enough of what you want to support a trade. Sorry, I wish I could make this happen, I know through reading that you are a fine BOTL but what isn't already in the mail is off limits for me until mid November, and trust me it is killing me.
Thanks again.
Diver
Mithrandir Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 8:11 AM EST
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Good luck diver.....if I'm here when you get back, I'll be happy to entertain a trade with you my friend.

Sam
jackconrad Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 1:40 PM EST
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Class Regent and Conneticut Reserve Robusto(original blend).
Mr. Jones Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 3:57 PM EST
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Legends/torpedo size= GREAT w/3 to 6 months cooledor nap.
jackconrad Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 7:03 PM EST
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Got some of the Ledgends when they first came out. They must be close to two by now. Time to finally try one.
Robusto Churchill Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 7:24 PM EST
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The Legands and the Doble Maduro do it for me. Both are better with time.
bsevern Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 7:33 PM EST
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Gurkha Master Select Robusto #4's are lip burners!

Excellent smoke.

Cal
burgess_b Offline
#20 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2006, 10:41 PM EST
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sarnone--you are a standup guy! i got diver covered.

diver--email me with a location and i will send you a titan (think i have a beast en route). japan to japan--can't get easier than that!

best gurkha...had most of the line...not the new stuff that sarnone has had. the aged maduros are great, master select is top quality, doble maduro is great. legend is called legend for a reason...but i think i like the class regents and centurian XX the best. the G3 are good, much like the X3--triple ligero. in the K. hansotia line, i am not overly impressed...expedition, boer, and vintage also do nothing for me. genghis khan is ok, but longer than i like, like the "barber pole". i did like the grand envoy and the nepalese warrior is great. i doubt i smoke another of their infused cigars--had the copper, platinum, and purple.
CPTBob Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 3:40 AM EST
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I do so enjoy the Warriors (both) -yum
rugrunner Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 3:49 AM EST
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dobles.
Bluedevil Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 4:58 AM EST
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The Gurkha G3 is great but hard to find.

The Grand Envoy is a great blend, but I love them all even the vintage!
Mithrandir Offline
#24 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 5:04 AM EST
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Thanks B,

I have a Gurkha grand aged and a Gurkha estate selection with your name on it.. where do I send them?
burgess_b Offline
#25 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 5:31 AM EST
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well, hold on there tiger (sarnone)...you know how this works...you hit me, i slap you back...
Mithrandir Offline
#26 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 5:34 AM EST
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It's the Cowboy Code

sarnone1 at rochester dot rr dot com
burgess_b Offline
#27 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 5:54 AM EST
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EMS
The Big Ugly Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2006, 6:25 PM EST
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1. Legend torpedeo
2. Centurian XX (the ones for the Sultan)
3. Doble maduro
burgess_b Offline
#29 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:11 AM EST
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TBU--i like your choices...
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#30 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:12 AM EST
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Centurian, hands down. After that, it's a toss-up between:

Legend Aniversario
Nepalese Warrior
Doble Maduro
engletl Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:39 AM EST
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I thought I knew my favorite..but yesterday at my not so local B/M I found a newly arrived Gurkha G3. I will know my favorite for sure after I fire that one up later this week.

Todd
nine999 Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:39 AM EST
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estate selection? what?

haven't seen that one yet.


above all, i love the both the warrioirs and the legend. but man, that is an exceptional line. only bad gurkha is the vintage.

k.hanso line is good to: k. hanso gold!!



ok, i'm gonna try a titan tonight.... heard a lot about them, just couldn't bear to smoke the only one i had... luckily i outbid some of YOU on a fiver, so we're on!



nine
fishinguitarman Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:40 AM EST
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Here are your leaders so far with at least three votes:

Double Maddie(7 recs)
Legends (7 recs)
Nepalese (Actually both Warriors)(5 recs)


(three each)
Centurion
Class Regent
lofty1 Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:41 AM EST
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centurian xx
regent

in that order.
burgess_b Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 8:04 AM EST
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yeah, i like lofty's vote!
zapgr Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 10:36 AM EST
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1. Ancient Warrior - when I have the time - big stick
2. Doble Maduro - anytime
3. X3 - anytime

tried most of the others...some seem the same only the names have changed... but the Nepalese Warrior was a bust for me.
Mattie B Offline
#37 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:03 PM EST
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1. Class Regent

2. Doble Maduro

jetblasted Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Sep 5 2006, 7:43 PM EST
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Ledgends . . .
The Big Ugly Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 1:18 AM EST
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Brian,

You like everyone's choices...Are you a Gurkha Man?"

smile.

I'll see ya soon,

Jim
diverbelow72 Offline
#40 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 1:27 AM EST
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Well I didn't know we were going to keep score...

1. Doble Maduro
2. Nepalese
3. Ancient Warrior

For now... I have some Centurian XX's resting so from what I have read here I may have to make changes after I try one of them.
Diver
StogeeBoy Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 5:03 AM EST
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You all realize that you just drove the prices sky high on every single stick mentioned right?
burgess_b Offline
#42 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 5:48 AM EST
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TBU--you are right...if they did not choose vintage, boer, or expedition, i agree...though some of the others are weaker choices than the top dogs!
fishinguitarman Offline
#43 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 6:01 AM EST
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Updated leaders:

Dbl Maddie~10 recs
Legends~8
Nepalese~7
Class Regent~6
centurion~6
daveincincy Offline
#44 Posted: Wed, Sep 6 2006, 6:04 PM EST
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I'm gonna wait until this thread gets buried another page or two before bidding on any Gurkhas. LOL











Oops. Looks like I'm bringing it back up to the top.

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C-GHOST Offline
#45 Posted: Thu, Sep 7 2006, 10:52 AM EST
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I've only had a few varieties, and so far the Class Regents are my favorite.

I won some Grand Envoy's on here the other day, and I'm eagerly awaiting those, and I'm currently trying to win some Legends also, they're supposed to be ridiculously good.
CPTBob Offline
#46 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2006, 12:39 AM EST
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Changed my mind. I had a Boer last night and that is toasty tasty stick.
fishinguitarman Offline
#47 Posted: Tue, Sep 12 2006, 8:44 AM EST
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Just got my Class Regents in the mail~CAN'T WAIT!
teedubbya Offline
#48 Posted: Tue, Sep 12 2006, 8:51 AM EST
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dunno - all (most) are good, none are great
C-GHOST Offline
#49 Posted: Tue, Sep 12 2006, 10:03 AM EST
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Grand Envoy was great, but I'ma have to smoke another Class Regent to compare (just looking for a reason to smoke, lol).

I can't wait for the damn Legends to show up already!

Also, Nepalese Warriors look good, they're Class Regents basically, right, but with a slight change in the blend or something?

Ancient Warriors are also something I have to try. I've had a lot of Gurkha stuff, but there's still so much I gotta try. I smoke all kinds of cigars, but there's nothing like coming back to a Gurkha when you haven't had one in a while.
Chef_Don Offline
#50 Posted: Tue, Sep 12 2006, 1:17 PM EST
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I've Never tried a Gurkha! I owned an Ancient Warrior but I traded it because I thought I'd never have the time to really enjoy it!!! I think I'll bid on a 5pack not the ancient warrior but another Gurkha
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