New box arrived today!

Lexxxus · 07-18-2009, 12:07 AM

Always nice coming home to stogies on the doorstep!

From a recent Atlantic Cigar blow-out sale: My first ever Gurkhas... a 40 box of Black Dragon Robustos. Paul at Atlantic hit another home run with this recommendation. The packaging is outstanding (I've heard some people critical of their elaborate presentation but it's a nice keepsake that I will use to store lighters and cutters)

I snapped the pics and lit one up immediately. I was leery that they might be dry (and hence the great price) they did not disappoint. Gorgeous construction, great draw, beautiful white ash and perfect burn. And tasty as Hell from the first puff to a nub. Great leather and smoky wood taste. Rich yet smooth. A quick smoke with only one downside; It was over too soon. (I like longer smokes) But this is a going to be a great "go to" stogie when I only have say 30 minutes to puff.

At less than $180 for the box of 40 I would have to say they were the deal of the summer!

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(Not shown: The heavy outer box that housed the orange velvet-lined humidor was in heavy white outer sleeve to keep the outer box pristine. BTW: The black outer box has a fold-down front, it's not ripped or seperated)

Wayne

MedicCook · 07-18-2009, 12:09 AM

Nice pick up Wayne. Enjoy smoking them.

Lexxxus · 07-18-2009, 12:09 AM

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07-18-2009, 12:17 AM

Very nice presentation!!

Lexxxus · 07-18-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubnick

Very nice presentation!!

The pictures really don't do the packaging justice... You's swear the humidor is leather (it weighs a ton) and the logo is beautifully emblazoned. Each stogie is cello-wrapped, with a seal (not shown) The band is huge and besides the cedar wrap there is a black silk ribbon on the foot.

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MedicCook · 07-18-2009, 12:22 AM

I am getting an orange felt overload looking at them.

troutbreath · 07-18-2009, 07:31 AM

Never had one of those, but they sure are pretty. That box is incredible.

WildBlueSooner · 07-18-2009, 11:10 AM

Very nice...for some Gurkhas

kelmac07 · 07-18-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Very nice...for some Gurkhas

07-18-2009, 12:04 PM

I don't know dude, you better send it back, the one cigar on the top row isnt lined up with the rest

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Better yet just send them to me and I will burn them

Nice score,

Chas

Emjaysmash · 07-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Sweet Pick up! Never had the black dragon, but if your enjoying them then ROck On brother!

The Poet · 07-18-2009, 12:07 PM

Wayne, must you come on here every week and torture the inmates? Sheesh!

RevSmoke · 07-18-2009, 12:15 PM

Glad to see someone enjoying a cigar (Gurhka) that is often much maligned.

I haven't had this particular Gurhka, but have had quite a few that I enjoyed. Your review will have me on the look-out for these...

...when the time and price is right.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Hippi3Slay3r · 07-18-2009, 12:13 PM

Burned one of these at an all night bowling event, Cant say I focused to much on it but from what I remember it was a good bowling smoke. ^^

~Kyle

karmaz00 · 07-18-2009, 08:59 PM

wow very nice

Jimbo14 · 07-18-2009, 09:03 PM

Nice pickup!

Where is bobby?

Magma · 07-19-2009, 06:33 AM

wow, that's a really nice set there. looks pricey even if the price didn't look so..pricey. i hope you enjoy them!

07-19-2009, 07:20 AM

Thats some awesome packaging. Let us know about the smokes!

Flat4boxer · 07-19-2009, 07:31 AM

Never thought I'd say this to another man but nice package

Let us know how they smoke!

07-18-2009, 12:07 AM	#1
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	New box arrived today! Always nice coming home to stogies on the doorstep! From a recent Atlantic Cigar blow-out sale: My first ever Gurkhas... a 40 box of Black Dragon Robustos. Paul at Atlantic hit another home run with this recommendation. The packaging is outstanding (I've heard some people critical of their elaborate presentation but it's a nice keepsake that I will use to store lighters and cutters) I snapped the pics and lit one up immediately. I was leery that they might be dry (and hence the great price) they did not disappoint. Gorgeous construction, great draw, beautiful white ash and perfect burn. And tasty as Hell from the first puff to a nub. Great leather and smoky wood taste. Rich yet smooth. A quick smoke with only one downside; It was over too soon. (I like longer smokes) But this is a going to be a great "go to" stogie when I only have say 30 minutes to puff. At less than $180 for the box of 40 I would have to say they were the deal of the summer! [IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/300kph/Gurkha0002.jpg [/IMG] (Not shown: The heavy outer box that housed the orange velvet-lined humidor was in heavy white outer sleeve to keep the outer box pristine. BTW: The black outer box has a fold-down front, it's not ripped or seperated) Wayne __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord.

07-18-2009, 12:09 AM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New box arrived today! Nice pick up Wayne. Enjoy smoking them. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-18-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	2 more pics... W __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord. Last edited by Lexxxus; 07-18-2009 at 12:18 AM.

07-18-2009, 12:17 AM	#4
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New box arrived today! Very nice presentation!!

07-18-2009, 12:22 AM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New box arrived today! I am getting an orange felt overload looking at them. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-18-2009, 07:31 AM	#7
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: New box arrived today! Never had one of those, but they sure are pretty. That box is incredible.

07-18-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: New box arrived today! Very nice...for some Gurkhas __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

07-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#10
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New box arrived today! I don't know dude, you better send it back, the one cigar on the top row isnt lined up with the rest . Better yet just send them to me and I will burn them Nice score, Chas

07-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#11
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: New box arrived today! Sweet Pick up! Never had the black dragon, but if your enjoying them then ROck On brother! __________________

07-18-2009, 12:07 PM	#12
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New box arrived today! Wayne, must you come on here every week and torture the inmates? Sheesh!

07-18-2009, 12:15 PM	#13
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: New box arrived today! Glad to see someone enjoying a cigar (Gurhka) that is often much maligned. I haven't had this particular Gurhka, but have had quite a few that I enjoyed. Your review will have me on the look-out for these... ...when the time and price is right. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

07-18-2009, 12:13 PM	#14
Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: New box arrived today! Burned one of these at an all night bowling event, Cant say I focused to much on it but from what I remember it was a good bowling smoke. ^^ ~Kyle __________________ "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin franklin.

07-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#15
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: New box arrived today! wow very nice __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

07-18-2009, 09:03 PM	#16
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: New box arrived today! Nice pickup! Where is bobby?

07-19-2009, 06:33 AM	#17
Magma AKA Even Steven Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: New box arrived today! wow, that's a really nice set there. looks pricey even if the price didn't look so..pricey. i hope you enjoy them! __________________ Slowly making a comeback! Last edited by Magma; 07-19-2009 at 06:39 AM.

07-19-2009, 07:20 AM	#18
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New box arrived today! Thats some awesome packaging. Let us know about the smokes!

07-19-2009, 07:31 AM	#19
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: New box arrived today! Never thought I'd say this to another man but nice package Let us know how they smoke! __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"