Has Gurkha redeemed themselves?

cmitch · 05-27-2012, 08:36 AM

Everyone who knows me is familiar with my low opinion of Gurkhas. Everyone I tried except for the Vintage Shaggy, was a disappointment. The Elegance was okay, very mild with little excitement. But, Donny from the Cigar Room in Madison, AL encouraged me to try the Seduction. He was so sure I'd like it, he gave me one. I actually liked it well enough to buy some yesterday from Ken Mansfield who was at the CR for an event. I found the Seduction a medium to full body smoke but I need to concentrate more on the next one so I can give a more reliable review but it never had that initial funk that most Gurkhas I've smoked had.

The 15 year cellar reserve was also a surprisingly good stick. It did start out with that familiar Gurkha wang which I care little for, once you get past that in the first 5 minutes, it develops into quite a remarkable stick. I would envision the shorter ones not being that great since you'd have to get past that initial raunch. I would definitely consider these in future buys.

68TriShield · 05-27-2012, 08:45 AM

I had a couple of the Ninja line,they were really quite good.

icehog3 · 05-27-2012, 08:53 AM

Gurkha wang........

DaBear · 05-27-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Gurkha wang........

Now I know where to send all my Gurkhas.

Brian D. · 06-05-2012, 02:46 PM

They sort of jumped the shark for me with some of the hype/marketing tall tales and gimmicks. I don't need my cigars to come in a cheesy treasure chest box, just focus on blending the tobaccky would ya?

area51 · 05-27-2012, 10:34 AM

I vowed to never try another one but may have to give it a go:/

Ogre · 06-05-2012, 02:51 PM

The problem I have with Gurkha is they are inconstant. I have had a few that were good, bought more from the same box and tossed them after the first inch. I dont want to waste my money on a gamble of that nature.

Hem · 06-05-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

The problem I have with Gurkha is they are inconstant. I have had a few that were good, bought more from the same box and tossed them after the first inch. I dont want to waste my money on a gamble of that nature.

^ This. Some are rolled so tight you can't even keep 'em lit!

Islayphile · 06-05-2012, 02:57 PM

Even if Gurkha does a better job don't worry...

Rocky is doing his best to catch up to Gurkha in the "release a crap-mediocre blend every month" race.

Taki · 06-06-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

Even if Gurkha does a better job don't worry...

Rocky is doing his best to catch up to Gurkha in the "release a crap-mediocre blend every month" race.

+1

I hear ya brother....getting out of hand!!

Dont think I will try another Gurkha ever, I love when they say it retails for $1,000,000,000. (slight exaggeration of course) and then they sell it for $2.00

Islayphile · 06-06-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

Even if Gurkha does a better job don't worry...

Rocky is doing his best to catch up to Gurkha in the "release a crap-mediocre blend every month" race.

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Originally Posted by Taki

+1

I hear ya brother....getting out of hand!!

Dont think I will try another Gurkha ever, I love when they say it retails for $1,000,000,000. (slight exaggeration of course) and then they sell it for $2.00

It's a strange concept to me...

If they keep releasing crap blends over and over again, eventually folks like me, you and many others will never bother trying out any of their new offerings after we've been let down by their previous releases.

I don't think there are enough new cigar smokers out there to keep that business model going.

fencefixer · 06-05-2012, 03:13 PM

Maybe he pranked you by swapping bands.

Cgarjake · 06-05-2012, 03:51 PM

I have to agree I also surprisingly enjoyed the cellar reserve I had the koi size. It tasted like a good cigar smells.

06-08-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cgarjake

I have to agree I also surprisingly enjoyed the cellar reserve I had the koi size. It tasted like a good cigar smells.

Jake a lot of guys here locally LOVE the cellar reserve! One of my buddy's loves the KOI! He says it packs the most punch and has great flavors to boo! I still haven't had the resolve to try one myself, but the next time i see them I may just grab one.

Cgarjake · 06-05-2012, 03:52 PM

Also have to agree with islayphile very true.

06-05-2012, 03:58 PM

gurkha ??? come on !!! you can not be serious..

There are many better brands out there in the market.
For instance ; CAO is my favorite brand of all times.

Bax · 06-07-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cigaman1979

gurkha ??? come on !!! you can not be serious..

There are many better brands out there in the market.
For instance ; CAO is my favorite brand of all times.

Different strokes for different folks. CAO is on my crap list for some truly horrendous smokes. I've had a few good Gurk's but not a single good CAO. Everyones taste is a little different.

cmitch · 06-07-2012, 11:14 PM

Maybe they've finally seen the light and have tried a bit harder to make a better stick. I had completely written them off except for the Vintage Shaggy. It took a free cigar to even get me to look at them again. It looks like they spend too much on fancy packaging instead of paying attention to the actual taste.

Fia · 06-05-2012, 07:58 PM

I think it all falls back to the mantra "Smoke what you like, like what you smoke"

Big Bert · 06-05-2012, 11:22 PM

I've only tried one from the gurhka line it was enough for me to say no thanks on the next one....

05-27-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Everyone who knows me is familiar with my low opinion of Gurkhas. Everyone I tried except for the Vintage Shaggy, was a disappointment. The Elegance was okay, very mild with little excitement. But, Donny from the Cigar Room in Madison, AL encouraged me to try the Seduction. He was so sure I'd like it, he gave me one. I actually liked it well enough to buy some yesterday from Ken Mansfield who was at the CR for an event. I found the Seduction a medium to full body smoke but I need to concentrate more on the next one so I can give a more reliable review but it never had that initial funk that most Gurkhas I've smoked had. The 15 year cellar reserve was also a surprisingly good stick. It did start out with that familiar Gurkha wang which I care little for, once you get past that in the first 5 minutes, it develops into quite a remarkable stick. I would envision the shorter ones not being that great since you'd have to get past that initial raunch. I would definitely consider these in future buys. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

05-27-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? I had a couple of the Ninja line,they were really quite good.

05-27-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Gurkha wang........ __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-05-2012, 02:46 PM	#5
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,625 Trading: (1)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? They sort of jumped the shark for me with some of the hype/marketing tall tales and gimmicks. I don't need my cigars to come in a cheesy treasure chest box, just focus on blending the tobaccky would ya? __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

05-27-2012, 10:34 AM	#6
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? I vowed to never try another one but may have to give it a go:/ __________________

06-05-2012, 02:51 PM	#7
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? The problem I have with Gurkha is they are inconstant. I have had a few that were good, bought more from the same box and tossed them after the first inch. I dont want to waste my money on a gamble of that nature. __________________

06-05-2012, 02:57 PM	#9
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Even if Gurkha does a better job don't worry... Rocky is doing his best to catch up to Gurkha in the "release a crap-mediocre blend every month" race. __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)

06-05-2012, 03:13 PM	#12
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Maybe he pranked you by swapping bands.

06-05-2012, 03:51 PM	#13
Cgarjake Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jake Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? I have to agree I also surprisingly enjoyed the cellar reserve I had the koi size. It tasted like a good cigar smells.

06-05-2012, 03:52 PM	#15
Cgarjake Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jake Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Also have to agree with islayphile very true.

06-05-2012, 03:58 PM	#16
cigaman1979 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? gurkha ??? come on !!! you can not be serious.. There are many better brands out there in the market. For instance ; CAO is my favorite brand of all times.

06-07-2012, 11:14 PM	#18
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? Maybe they've finally seen the light and have tried a bit harder to make a better stick. I had completely written them off except for the Vintage Shaggy. It took a free cigar to even get me to look at them again. It looks like they spend too much on fancy packaging instead of paying attention to the actual taste. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

06-05-2012, 07:58 PM	#19
Fia Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jon Location: Makakilo, HI Posts: 165 Trading: (0)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? I think it all falls back to the mantra "Smoke what you like, like what you smoke"

06-05-2012, 11:22 PM	#20
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: Has Gurkha redeemed themselves? I've only tried one from the gurhka line it was enough for me to say no thanks on the next one.... __________________ Big Bert Approved