Gurkha Hate - Page 2

icehog3 · 02-28-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Puff Puff Puke, Tom

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

02-28-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

02-28-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It looks like Peter is offering you a NUB to help with the Gurkha pain

Stephen · 02-28-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

Ok, I have to ask...Who's the guy that looks like he owns a cargo van, and is just itching for the opportunity to, "show you something..."?

No disrespect, but my word that's a creepy look on their face.

Hem · 02-28-2012, 12:02 AM

^ LoL

Remo · 02-28-2012, 12:09 AM

Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off.

Volusianator · 03-03-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off.

Gentlemen, we have a winner. Remo is fair, "don't hate em, just don't like them.

Hem · 02-28-2012, 12:22 AM

I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

Remo · 02-28-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hem

I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

Smoke what ya like

02-28-2012, 03:27 AM

Ive had a few of there sticks now and ive goto say the construction for me has been crap 90% of the time with draws that range from loose to plugged the wrappers are way to thin too and tend to explode about half way down and to top it off im normally sending out a search party for flavour.

They are also expensive to boot.

irratebass · 02-28-2012, 04:08 AM

I don't hate them, but I haven't tried a lot of them either, I've had maybe 3 and out of the 3 I have liked 1.

maninblack · 02-28-2012, 04:09 AM

I freaking love them!! They rank right up there with Cremosa's in my book! Can't get enough of their blends. All 487 of them.

MrClean · 02-28-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I freaking love them!! They rank right up there with Cremosa's in my book! Can't get enough of their blends. All 487 of them.

I have my first one in my cooler, still can't bring myself to smoke it.......... I might like it.

Blak Smyth · 02-28-2012, 05:27 AM

Gurkha is a brand that focuses way to much on packaging and visual stimuli and not enough on taste. From their artfull designed treasure chest boxes and their extravagant bands to their rediculous MSRP. They are not all terrible but I have never had a good one. I will never spend my good hard earned money, knowingly, to support a cigar company that is founded on looks and appearance over quality and flavors. Gurkha is a fraudulent product as far as I am concerned. You strip away the glitzy boxes and bands and you are left with a good looking dollar stick from CI.

kelmac07 · 02-28-2012, 05:40 AM

While I have had plenty of Gurkhas that were horrible, I do enjoy the Doble Maduro...shame they discontinued them. Grabbed a few 5ers to save for a rainy day.

Got to PPP a His Majesty's Reserve (compliments of EricF) at Doms herf last summer and let's just say that if I had paid $ 750 for that stick...I would have been extremely upset. It was garbage.

Blak Smyth · 02-28-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Got to PPP a His Majesty's Reserve (compliments of EricF) at Doms herf last summer and let's just say that if I had paid $ 750 for that stick...I would have been extremely upset. It was garbage.

I was there as well and when it was passed back around nobody really wanted to try again. I think Big Ash and Tbone ended up smoking by themselves if my memory is correct. It was nice to try, if Gurkha can't even make a good $750.00 stick...

Boobar · 02-29-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

While I have had plenty of Gurkhas that were horrible, I do enjoy the Doble Maduro...shame they discontinued them. Grabbed a few 5ers to save for a rainy day.

The Dobles have a permanent place in my humidor and they are currently back available and can be had at a reasonable price on the Cbid

sevans105 · 02-28-2012, 05:44 AM

When I first started in Cigar World, I remember judging a lot of the "quality" of a stick based on two factors 1. Quality of the band...a good cigar should have a good band right? 2. Cigar catalog MSRP. and what a great deal I was getting. I remember saying to Dani, "I saved $250 on this package!"

Gurkhas aren't BAD in my opinion, I actually kinda like the Black Puros, but I don't buy them any more. I grew out of my cigar ADD "oooooh shiny!" And recognized the marketing strategies of Gurkha.

Now, Tatuaje, they still get me on occasion. Stupid limited releases. At least they are tasty.

02-28-2012, 05:45 AM

Isnt the Black Dragon even more expensive than the HMR i remember reading somewhere they where charging something like $1500 each.

kelmac07 · 02-28-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

Isnt the Black Dragon even more expensive than the HMR i remember reading somewhere they where charging something like $1500 each.

At one point Simon...The Black Dragon story began in 2006 when it hit the market with the hefty price tag of $1,150.00 per cigar, the most expensive cigar ever made. Only 5 hand-carved camel bone boxes of 100 cigars were produced, making this stick very, very limited. Must have been paying for that hand-carved camel bone, because today the Black Dragon can be had (depending on vitola) for between $ 7.50 (robusto) to $ 17.50 (tubo).

02-28-2012, 12:02 AM	#5
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Hate ^ LoL

02-28-2012, 12:09 AM	#6
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Gurkha Hate Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off. __________________

02-28-2012, 12:22 AM	#8
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Hate I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

02-28-2012, 03:27 AM	#10
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Hate Ive had a few of there sticks now and ive goto say the construction for me has been crap 90% of the time with draws that range from loose to plugged the wrappers are way to thin too and tend to explode about half way down and to top it off im normally sending out a search party for flavour. They are also expensive to boot.

02-28-2012, 04:08 AM	#11
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Gurkha Hate I don't hate them, but I haven't tried a lot of them either, I've had maybe 3 and out of the 3 I have liked 1. __________________

02-28-2012, 04:09 AM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Gurkha Hate I freaking love them!! They rank right up there with Cremosa's in my book! Can't get enough of their blends. All 487 of them. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-28-2012, 05:27 AM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Gurkha Hate Gurkha is a brand that focuses way to much on packaging and visual stimuli and not enough on taste. From their artfull designed treasure chest boxes and their extravagant bands to their rediculous MSRP. They are not all terrible but I have never had a good one. I will never spend my good hard earned money, knowingly, to support a cigar company that is founded on looks and appearance over quality and flavors. Gurkha is a fraudulent product as far as I am concerned. You strip away the glitzy boxes and bands and you are left with a good looking dollar stick from CI. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-28-2012, 05:40 AM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Gurkha Hate While I have had plenty of Gurkhas that were horrible, I do enjoy the Doble Maduro...shame they discontinued them. Grabbed a few 5ers to save for a rainy day. Got to PPP a His Majesty's Reserve (compliments of EricF) at Doms herf last summer and let's just say that if I had paid $ 750 for that stick...I would have been extremely upset. It was garbage. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-28-2012, 05:44 AM	#18
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Gurkha Hate When I first started in Cigar World, I remember judging a lot of the "quality" of a stick based on two factors 1. Quality of the band...a good cigar should have a good band right? 2. Cigar catalog MSRP. and what a great deal I was getting. I remember saying to Dani, "I saved $250 on this package!" Gurkhas aren't BAD in my opinion, I actually kinda like the Black Puros, but I don't buy them any more. I grew out of my cigar ADD "oooooh shiny!" And recognized the marketing strategies of Gurkha. Now, Tatuaje, they still get me on occasion. Stupid limited releases. At least they are tasty. __________________

02-28-2012, 05:45 AM	#19
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Hate Isnt the Black Dragon even more expensive than the HMR i remember reading somewhere they where charging something like $1500 each.