Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto

Kreth · 08-08-2009, 06:55 PM

I've been curious about Gurkhas for a while, and I was gifted this stick.

Humidor time: 1 week

Prelight: The wrapper has that nice worn leather look, with a few prominent veins. Draw is a bit tight, tasting of leather and wood.

Burn: The burn was a little uneven in spots, requiring a touch-up. Ash was nice and solid. Draw was a bit tight initially, but loosened up as the burn reached the widest part of the cigar. The burn time was about 90 minutes.

Flavor: This cigar tasted mostly of leather and wood, with a nice amount of spice. It got a little harsh towards the end.

Summary: I enjoyed this stick. If this is an indication of their other blends, I'm not sure why Gurkhas get such a bad rap.

captain53 · 08-08-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

I've been curious about Gurkhas for a while, and I was gifted this stick.

Humidor time: 1 week
I'm not sure why Gurkhas get such a bad rap.

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ValorBali41 · 08-08-2009, 10:55 PM

I think they get there bad name because they tend to be more of a boutique brand, and overpriced. Especially with the HRM running at $750 a stick and 15,000 for a box of 20

bigloo · 08-08-2009, 11:03 PM

I used to enjoy Gurkha, still enjoy the Titan although my tasted have changed. This stick however I never really liked. I agree with what is said though. The MSRP on these is like $20 a stick of something. I picked up a 5ver off CI once for like $20. It pissed me off when you use MSRP to drive the "quality" of your sticks. Even the Titan.. only 1000 boxes produced each year? Really? Gurkha is a middle tier cigar that uses so much smoke and mirrors for promotion I have no respect for them.

Kreth · 08-08-2009, 11:43 PM

I don't pay much attention to MSRP. I've noticed CI always has the Gurkhas on sale, if not thrown in as freebies.

Sr Mike · 08-09-2009, 12:00 AM

Nice review, I find that Gurkha's do well with age. I have some that I am waiting to light up once they reach a good 4 years. My favorite golf smoke has to be the double maduro, I want to try the maduro 101, but have yet to acquire any, it would be interesting to compare with the double.

08-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto I've been curious about Gurkhas for a while, and I was gifted this stick. Humidor time: 1 week Prelight: The wrapper has that nice worn leather look, with a few prominent veins. Draw is a bit tight, tasting of leather and wood. Burn: The burn was a little uneven in spots, requiring a touch-up. Ash was nice and solid. Draw was a bit tight initially, but loosened up as the burn reached the widest part of the cigar. The burn time was about 90 minutes. Flavor: This cigar tasted mostly of leather and wood, with a nice amount of spice. It got a little harsh towards the end. Summary: I enjoyed this stick. If this is an indication of their other blends, I'm not sure why Gurkhas get such a bad rap. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-08-2009, 10:55 PM	#3
ValorBali41 Weekend in Monaco Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto I think they get there bad name because they tend to be more of a boutique brand, and overpriced. Especially with the HRM running at $750 a stick and 15,000 for a box of 20

08-08-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto I used to enjoy Gurkha, still enjoy the Titan although my tasted have changed. This stick however I never really liked. I agree with what is said though. The MSRP on these is like $20 a stick of something. I picked up a 5ver off CI once for like $20. It pissed me off when you use MSRP to drive the "quality" of your sticks. Even the Titan.. only 1000 boxes produced each year? Really? Gurkha is a middle tier cigar that uses so much smoke and mirrors for promotion I have no respect for them.

08-08-2009, 11:43 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto I don't pay much attention to MSRP. I've noticed CI always has the Gurkhas on sale, if not thrown in as freebies. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-09-2009, 12:00 AM	#6
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Re: Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto Nice review, I find that Gurkha's do well with age. I have some that I am waiting to light up once they reach a good 4 years. My favorite golf smoke has to be the double maduro, I want to try the maduro 101, but have yet to acquire any, it would be interesting to compare with the double.

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