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CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

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.

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Stogie1020
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

Seriously? I don't have Hampton Bay, but I can definitely send a few Gurkha blends your way. No trading necessary

CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

Honestly, knowing Gurkha, they are likely the exact same cigar with different bands.

Stogie1020 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?

CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

Seriously? I don't have Hampton Bay, but I can definitely send a few Gurkha blends your way. No trading necessary

Sunoverbeach wrote:

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

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 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.

CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

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.

Stogie1020 wrote:

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.

Edited by user 5 years ago | Reason: Not specified

illinichaser
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#10

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
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

#11

Lol, thanks for the list DG!

delta1
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#12

he...(cough)

CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

#13

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#14

(laughing) sorry not sorry

illinichaser
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#15

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.

CarsonTheCat wrote:

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
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#16

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
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

#17

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...

NapalmMan67 wrote:

I wasn't aware that rule had any exceptions! Thank you for educating me, Ron! You learn something new every day....LOL!

Whistlebritches
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#18

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.

CarsonTheCat wrote:

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

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Stogie1020
Herf-A-Holic

5 years ago

#19

Carson, Havanah Blends are inbound, should be there in a few days.

CarsonTheCat
Aficionado Topic Starter

5 years ago

#20

Thanks Jeff!! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to trying my first Gurkha.

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