Gurkha Cigars

Adriftpanda · 07-11-2009, 02:35 PM

I'm sitting here at my local B&M smoking a Gurkha Shaggy Salomon because it was smoke any Gurkha for half off and I haven't had a Gurkha in a year or so, I figured what the hell I'll try it since it's HALF OFF....

I remember why I don't smoke Gurkhas anymore! Anyone want the rest of this smoke?

Wolfgang · 07-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Send it to Bobby!

The Poet · 07-11-2009, 02:37 PM

Yeah, pass it over - I'll try most anything once.

Adriftpanda · 07-11-2009, 02:49 PM

glady... you smoke the 2nd half, I'm dumping this thing and grab a LFD.

The Poet · 07-11-2009, 02:51 PM

Lemme have that half a beer in front of you too - I need a drink. But fish the butts out first, will ya?

07-11-2009, 03:37 PM

We are having a Gurkha cigar event July 18th 12-4pm.
1. Buy 3 Get 1 free
2. Buy 5 Get 2 free
3. Buy a box Get 10 free
JJ

Tuxguy · 07-11-2009, 04:23 PM

I like the shaggy

07-11-2009, 08:19 PM

I started smoking a lot of them early on, not so many now.

Smoking a Grand Age right now.

Intriguing cigar, not great, not bad and a tad milder than I like.

Chas

07-11-2009, 08:23 PM

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

Skywalker · 07-11-2009, 08:28 PM

Too Bad!!! Guess you won't get the cigars I was bringing for you, to the Herf next week!!! They were Gurkhas!!!

Emjaysmash · 07-11-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by flat6nut

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

IMHO, Gurkhas are not what you would call "Dog Rockets". Some have decent flavor, however they are not nearly worth the price they are being sold for. ...Ever.

07-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flat6nut

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

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I've had a few, and while none to me were amazing, none were really terrible either. Even if you hear bad reviews, you should still maybe try one as everyone has different tastes. I'm sure some people really like them.

shilala · 07-11-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flat6nut

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

All hype, no cigar.
They make awesome boxes though.

Adriftpanda · 07-11-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

All hype, no cigar.
They make awesome boxes though.

I heard that the cooler the boxes were, the better the cigar tasted????

kgraybill · 07-11-2009, 09:00 PM

I can still taste the Black Dragon that I tried 6 months ago. It tasted like I was smokin a pouch of Lancaster chewing tobacco. The guy that I got it from loves em but they are not for me.

shilala · 07-12-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

I heard that the cooler the boxes were, the better the cigar tasted????

I've only been sucked in by cool bands and cool boxes a couple hundred times. From my experience, ya just never know.

It's a tricky, evil game. lol

07-11-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flat6nut

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

Just don't pay retail. Like others have said, try a few.
They are had at the devil site for a few bucks a stick.

The legends are good and I still like the Master’s Select's too.

Chas

CasaDooley · 07-12-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasDen

Just don't pay retail. Like others have said, try a few.
They are had at the devil site for a few bucks a stick.

Chas

I have some Class Regent torps from 2006 that I enjoy every now and then.
A class "A" NC or CC, no...but quit smokable for a change of pace when they have napped for a bit.

Adriftpanda · 07-11-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flat6nut

These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

Buy it and try it! Nothing wrong with trying out new cigars, and hey if you like it, good for you. I started out smoking Gurkhas and after some time, I decided to try other smokes which I found to be much better.

Someone mentioned not to pay msrp for them, I agree with you. If you can find a good deal on them, why not give it a try if you never tried one before.

Oh and Darrell, you are too kind my friend! Haha... didn't you see my post about not being able to make it to the barn herf??

bvilchez · 07-11-2009, 08:59 PM

Bobby (s15driftking) will smoke it....he's a Gurkha fiend!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-11-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Gurkha Cigars I'm sitting here at my local B&M smoking a Gurkha Shaggy Salomon because it was smoke any Gurkha for half off and I haven't had a Gurkha in a year or so, I figured what the hell I'll try it since it's HALF OFF.... I remember why I don't smoke Gurkhas anymore! Anyone want the rest of this smoke?

07-11-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Gurkha Cigars Send it to Bobby! __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-11-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Gurkha Cigars Yeah, pass it over - I'll try most anything once.

07-11-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Gurkha Cigars glady... you smoke the 2nd half, I'm dumping this thing and grab a LFD.

07-11-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Gurkha Cigars Lemme have that half a beer in front of you too - I need a drink. But fish the butts out first, will ya?

07-11-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
mycigarlink Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Cigars We are having a Gurkha cigar event July 18th 12-4pm. 1. Buy 3 Get 1 free 2. Buy 5 Get 2 free 3. Buy a box Get 10 free JJ

07-11-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Gurkha Cigars I like the shaggy

07-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#8
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Cigars I started smoking a lot of them early on, not so many now. Smoking a Grand Age right now. Intriguing cigar, not great, not bad and a tad milder than I like. Chas

07-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#9
flat6nut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Cigars These threads have had me steering clear of Ghurka's. Are they really that bad of a cigar, or just not up to the pallets of some people? What are they comparable to? I almost bought a shaggy last weekend, but after reading thread after thread on here about them being bad...I shy away.

07-11-2009, 08:28 PM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Gurkha Cigars Too Bad!!! Guess you won't get the cigars I was bringing for you, to the Herf next week!!! They were Gurkhas!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-11-2009, 09:00 PM	#15
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Cigars I can still taste the Black Dragon that I tried 6 months ago. It tasted like I was smokin a pouch of Lancaster chewing tobacco. The guy that I got it from loves em but they are not for me. __________________ Ken

07-11-2009, 08:59 PM	#20
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Gurkha Cigars Bobby (s15driftking) will smoke it....he's a Gurkha fiend!!!!!!!!!!!!