Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated

scottdurand · 01-13-2013, 12:27 AM

Receiving my most recent copy of Cigar Journal and seeing the Gurkha 125th Anniv cigar listed as a 96 in a 'Class of it's own' is just a reminder that I can trust very little of what is published in the magazines. We all know the top 25's and most of what we read is BS but these types of reviews just solidify the non belief.

big_jaygee · 01-13-2013, 12:32 AM

i dont think it is a "96" but it is a decent smoke. i tried one, i liked it and picked up a fiver. not great but good

icehog3 · 01-13-2013, 12:38 AM

I gave it a 97.

On a scale of 10,000.

big_jaygee · 01-13-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I gave it a 97.

On a scale of 10,000.

hahahahaha

im surprised its that high on your list

Sadden · 01-13-2013, 02:33 AM

Went and looked it up and its getting decent reviews in a couple different places. Might try a fiver but i cant see me getting any in bulk...

Nelenea · 01-13-2013, 09:43 AM

I bought 2 robusto's the other week. Smoked one the other day.

Not a "bad" Ghurka by any means, but then again it was nothing "wow" about it either. Just a regular medium tobacco taste to it.

I bought them to see if they were good enough for the box as my wife loves neat nick nack boxes and she would have liked this one.

I might revisit it in a month or two but a 96? No way... 86 maybe.

688sonarmen · 01-13-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scottdurand

Receiving my most recent copy of Cigar Journal and seeing the Gurkha 125th Anniv cigar listed as a 96 in a 'Class of it's own' is just a reminder that I can trust very little of what is published in the magazines. We all know the top 25's and most of what we read is BS but these types of reviews just solidify the non belief.

Have you smoked it?

big_jaygee · 01-13-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

Have you smoked it?

i was going to ask but didnt want to start a forum "fight". but from what i have seen on multiple threads... as soon as some see the word "gurkha" the bashing begins.

oh well i like them so i smoke them

icehog3 · 01-13-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by big_jaygee

oh well i like them so i smoke them

Fair enough.

I don't, so I don't.

scottdurand · 01-13-2013, 05:34 PM

I was passed 2 of these, only smoked one though. I doubt i'll ever smoke the 2nd, not a complex smoke by any means and a 'meh' at best.

scottdurand · 01-13-2013, 05:35 PM

Although I have no doubt someone will smoke them and like the cigar, but the point is not this cigar in particular, it's the over hype of sticks by magazines.

01-13-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scottdurand

not a complex smoke by any means and a 'meh' at best.

This sums up my experience with the Gurkha brand in general... Haven't had the 125th but in the GAZILLIONS of Gurkhas that seemed to flock around me as I was a newb, I have only enjoyed 2...

The Ninja : Spike ( I chock this up to having it with good coffee while smoking it)
And the Black Ops: Toro (This one wasn't complex at all but it definitely hit some dark notes...)

There was a micobatch also from Gurkha that wasn't horrible for the price but I think they are long gone nor could I remember the name of it...

Personally, I think Gurkha is not a terrible cigar for those that like milder sticks or that enjoy a monotone flavor... I myself enjoy a symphony of spice and varying levels of dark flavors... but to each their own...

themoneycollector · 01-13-2013, 02:37 PM

I'm sure it's fantastic.

Hitting 1 out of 100 blends is pure luck, it's bound to happen, even to Gurkha.

01-13-2013, 12:27 AM	#1
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated Receiving my most recent copy of Cigar Journal and seeing the Gurkha 125th Anniv cigar listed as a 96 in a 'Class of it's own' is just a reminder that I can trust very little of what is published in the magazines. We all know the top 25's and most of what we read is BS but these types of reviews just solidify the non belief.

01-13-2013, 12:32 AM	#2
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated i dont think it is a "96" but it is a decent smoke. i tried one, i liked it and picked up a fiver. not great but good

01-13-2013, 12:38 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated I gave it a 97. On a scale of 10,000. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-13-2013, 02:33 AM	#5
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated Went and looked it up and its getting decent reviews in a couple different places. Might try a fiver but i cant see me getting any in bulk... __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

01-13-2013, 09:43 AM	#6
Nelenea Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Thomas Location: North MS Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated I bought 2 robusto's the other week. Smoked one the other day. Not a "bad" Ghurka by any means, but then again it was nothing "wow" about it either. Just a regular medium tobacco taste to it. I bought them to see if they were good enough for the box as my wife loves neat nick nack boxes and she would have liked this one. I might revisit it in a month or two but a 96? No way... 86 maybe.

01-13-2013, 05:34 PM	#10
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated I was passed 2 of these, only smoked one though. I doubt i'll ever smoke the 2nd, not a complex smoke by any means and a 'meh' at best.

01-13-2013, 05:35 PM	#11
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated Although I have no doubt someone will smoke them and like the cigar, but the point is not this cigar in particular, it's the over hype of sticks by magazines.

01-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Gurkha 125th Anniv 96 Rated I'm sure it's fantastic. Hitting 1 out of 100 blends is pure luck, it's bound to happen, even to Gurkha.