Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments?

Ferrari5180 · 02-06-2010, 03:56 PM

I just ordered a box of Gurkha Assassins Torpedo's. Has anyone tried these? if so, what are your comments/reviews. Thanks

icehog3 · 02-06-2010, 04:13 PM

I mioved this to "All Cigar Discussion" Forum as it is not a review.

md4958 · 02-06-2010, 04:16 PM

Calro, wouldnt it have made more sense to ask for input BEFORE ordering your cigars?

Had you done so, I would have told you that every Gurkha I have ever tried has tasted like dirt. Not "earth", dirt.

Some people like that flavor profile in their cigars, I do not. my

Ferrari5180 · 02-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Well that is not good. However, I would like more input than just one person. They were relatively cheap and I wanted to try them. If they suck, I will let them age in my humi.

Hopefully someone can attest for them being other than bad. Thanks

PS: Quite a few people told me they were good, but I figured I would ask on CA. Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

pnoon · 02-06-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

However, I would like more input than just one person.

Very smart.

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

If they suck, I will let them age in my humi.

Then you will have aged cigars that suck. Aging bad cigars will not make them good.

02-06-2010, 04:33 PM

Ill add some input. FWIW, I don't like Gurkhas at ALL. Actually, I could post what I really think, and probably piss off all the Gurkha lovers. Are there any Gurkha lovers?

But what really counts is what you like. Its your palate, and you should only smoke what you like, not what other people tell you. Try them out, and if you like them, then thats great

Also, another thing to consider, is that are palates change and our perception of what tastes good changes over time.

htown · 09-05-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Then you will have aged cigars that suck. Aging bad cigars will not make them good.

I am not sure I agree with this statement. I have had cigars that I was really unimpressed with when I first purchased them and after 6 months in the humidor they were actually pretty good.

Ferrari5180 · 09-05-2010, 05:34 PM

Same here. I find that some terrible cigars get good with age.

md4958 · 02-06-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

Both

Ancient warrior- dirt
black dragon- dirt
regent- dirt
legend- dirt
grand reserve- cognac infused dirt

Like I said, some guys LOVE gurkhas. I certainly hope you are one of them. In bocca al lupo!

02-06-2010, 04:45 PM

I've tried a hand full of Gurkha's and have had mixed experiences. Her are some of them.

Legend- Dirt and gas, it sucked
Blue Steel- Musky, it was somewhat good
Dos Capas- Sweet but WAY too mild
Grand reserve- Mild, one dimensional, but enjoyable for half of the stick
Black Dragon- I used to like them a lot at first, now I think they're okay

I wouldn't pay much for any of the Gurkha's I've enjoyed and wouldn't buy the others at all. The Assassin on the other hand is pretty good IMO. I went to a tasting at West Coast recently and was handed one. I enjoyed it. It wasn't like any other Gurkha I've had. I even picked up two of them to get a raffle ticket for their drawing. It was actually complex and quite strong. I enjoyed it and would smoke it again.

troutbreath · 02-06-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Both

Ancient warrior- dirt
black dragon- dirt
regent- dirt
legend- dirt
grand reserve- cognac infused dirt

Like I said, some guys LOVE gurkhas. I certainly hope you are one of them. In bocca al lupo!

This made me laugh.

I have a few Gurkhas, and I like 'em. I think they do tend to have a heavy earthiness that distinguishes them from other cigars. They are not spicy, like a Pepin or Tat. They are not sweet, or cedary. They are earthy. They even smell earthy, like the forest floor.

They are probably not for everyone, but tastes vary, which is why cigar smoking can be so inclusive.

I have had the Legend, Ancient Warrior, and Class Regents.

icehog3 · 02-06-2010, 04:31 PM

I have smoked several Gurkhas, and I too thought they all tasted like "dirt". Not trying to be sarcastic, that is the actual flavor profile on my palate. I am not sure if I have had the Assassin, but if I haven't, I can guarantee you I won't.

Ferrari5180 · 02-06-2010, 04:34 PM

I had ordered some Oliva G's, El Baton's (Had plenty of friends who found them Fantastic) and some Saint Luis Reys, so I figured wtv, I'll throw some Gurkhas and test my luck....

I am just looking for some people who tried them, whether good or not. I have had some people tell me some cigars were awesome, when they sucked badly and vice-versa.

icehog3 · 02-06-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

I am just looking for some people who tried them, whether good or not. I have had some people tell me some cigars were awesome, when they sucked badly and vice-versa.

That's the thing...what sucks for me may be a jewel for you. The only way you will find out is to try...Good luck, look forward to hearing your thoughts after smoking one.

Ferrari5180 · 02-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Yeah, I ordered them from Atlantic, will be getting them shortly and of course reviewing them. There are absolutely 0 reviews of them on the net from what I see, unless someone has a website with them available as a review. I just heard mixed comments from people. I guess I will just have to man up.

Worse comes to worse, if they taste like dirt I am going to throw them in my backyard as soil fertilizer so I can grow my tomatoes.

icehog3 · 02-06-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

Worse comes to worse, if they taste like dirt I am going to throw them in my backyard as soil fertilizer so I can grow my tomatoes.

02-06-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

Worse comes to worse, if they taste like dirt I am going to throw them in my backyard as soil fertilizer so I can grow my tomatoes.

The ash from cigar's is excellent for tomatoes but the rest of the cigar should stay away from your garden. I'm sure you're joking but if you don't like them I might not mind a trade down the road or you can donate them to the troops.

tuxpuff · 02-06-2010, 04:49 PM

I've had a Grand Age that had decent flavors. Too bad they superglued the band to the wrapper and it basically destroyed the stick when I had to remove it.

NCRadioMan · 02-06-2010, 04:53 PM

Not a fan of the cigar but the boxes on these are very nice. I think they put more thought into the packaging and presentation than the cigars they contain. It's worked for them so far, I reckon.

Adriftpanda · 02-06-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

I just ordered a box of Gurkha Assassins Torpedo's. Has anyone tried these? if so, what are your comments/reviews. Thanks

Carlo, like most inmates here, I don't care for Gurkhas. Do they taste like dirt? I'm not sure I would go as far as saying they taste dirt. Just not my flavor profile. Okay back to these cigars!

I was in my shop when a few guys (3 to be exact) came in there asking for them. They told me that, these were the best out of the Gurkha line (42342142234 something blend). These are suppose to be the most full bodied out of the line.

Hope they work out for you.

02-06-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
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02-06-2010, 04:13 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,280 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I mioved this to "All Cigar Discussion" Forum as it is not a review. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-06-2010, 04:16 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Calro, wouldnt it have made more sense to ask for input BEFORE ordering your cigars? Had you done so, I would have told you that every Gurkha I have ever tried has tasted like dirt. Not "earth", dirt. Some people like that flavor profile in their cigars, I do not. my __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#4
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Well that is not good. However, I would like more input than just one person. They were relatively cheap and I wanted to try them. If they suck, I will let them age in my humi. Hopefully someone can attest for them being other than bad. Thanks PS: Quite a few people told me they were good, but I figured I would ask on CA. Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

02-06-2010, 04:33 PM	#6
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Ill add some input. FWIW, I don't like Gurkhas at ALL. Actually, I could post what I really think, and probably piss off all the Gurkha lovers. Are there any Gurkha lovers? But what really counts is what you like. Its your palate, and you should only smoke what you like, not what other people tell you. Try them out, and if you like them, then thats great Also, another thing to consider, is that are palates change and our perception of what tastes good changes over time.

09-05-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Same here. I find that some terrible cigars get good with age.

02-06-2010, 04:45 PM	#10
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I've tried a hand full of Gurkha's and have had mixed experiences. Her are some of them. Legend- Dirt and gas, it sucked Blue Steel- Musky, it was somewhat good Dos Capas- Sweet but WAY too mild Grand reserve- Mild, one dimensional, but enjoyable for half of the stick Black Dragon- I used to like them a lot at first, now I think they're okay I wouldn't pay much for any of the Gurkha's I've enjoyed and wouldn't buy the others at all. The Assassin on the other hand is pretty good IMO. I went to a tasting at West Coast recently and was handed one. I enjoyed it. It wasn't like any other Gurkha I've had. I even picked up two of them to get a raffle ticket for their drawing. It was actually complex and quite strong. I enjoyed it and would smoke it again.

02-06-2010, 04:31 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,280 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I have smoked several Gurkhas, and I too thought they all tasted like "dirt". Not trying to be sarcastic, that is the actual flavor profile on my palate. I am not sure if I have had the Assassin, but if I haven't, I can guarantee you I won't. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-06-2010, 04:34 PM	#13
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I had ordered some Oliva G's, El Baton's (Had plenty of friends who found them Fantastic) and some Saint Luis Reys, so I figured wtv, I'll throw some Gurkhas and test my luck.... I am just looking for some people who tried them, whether good or not. I have had some people tell me some cigars were awesome, when they sucked badly and vice-versa.

02-06-2010, 04:38 PM	#15
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Yeah, I ordered them from Atlantic, will be getting them shortly and of course reviewing them. There are absolutely 0 reviews of them on the net from what I see, unless someone has a website with them available as a review. I just heard mixed comments from people. I guess I will just have to man up. Worse comes to worse, if they taste like dirt I am going to throw them in my backyard as soil fertilizer so I can grow my tomatoes.

02-06-2010, 04:49 PM	#18
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I've had a Grand Age that had decent flavors. Too bad they superglued the band to the wrapper and it basically destroyed the stick when I had to remove it.

02-06-2010, 04:53 PM	#19
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Not a fan of the cigar but the boxes on these are very nice. I think they put more thought into the packaging and presentation than the cigars they contain. It's worked for them so far, I reckon. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.