Gurkha the monticristo of NCs

02-13-2012, 09:38 PM

I just had my 15 ever gurkha tonight a assassin robusto and after a quick pre draw i though to myself "oh not again" yep it was plugged but i pressed on anyway trying to nurse it and after the half way mark it pretty much exploded on me.

So that went in the stinky and i got down to some thinking construction wise (or lack there of) is a gurkha the bastard child of the cuban montecristo line as both seem to churn out a ton of cigars both seem to have issues maintaining quality construction (13/15 of the gurkhas have either been plugged,soft,loose or exploded)

So dose anyone els find the Gurkhas to be inconsistent or am i just having a really bad run of luck and if i am can you suggest a good Gurkha with a flavour other than burning carpet maybe dark chocolate and spice with earthy notes like a nice montie edmundo.

BHalbrooks · 02-13-2012, 09:40 PM

A LOT of guys on here hate Ghurkas. I've bought a couple boxes for $50, and I've had a couple of their Status, and the one infused with Cognac. I didn't have any problems. Maybe I'm really lucky?

dwoodward · 02-13-2012, 09:43 PM

I have never had a clogged Gurkha... I have probably smoked more Gurkha cigars than any other manufacturers... I would check your B&M, maybe they are over humidifying...

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

I just had my 15 ever gurkha tonight a assassin robusto and after a quick pre draw i though to myself "oh not again" yep it was plugged but i pressed on anyway trying to nurse it and after the half way mark it pretty much exploded on me.

So that went in the stinky and i got down to some thinking construction wise (or lack there of) is a gurkha the bastard child of the cuban montecristo line as both seem to churn out a ton of cigars both seem to have issues maintaining quality construction (13/15 of the gurkhas have either been plugged,soft,loose or exploded)

So dose anyone els find the Gurkhas to be inconsistent or am i just having a really bad run of luck and if i am can you suggest a good Gurkha with a flavour other than burning carpet maybe dark chocolate and spice with earthy notes like a nice montie edmundo.

I'm not sure such a cigar exists.

I would respectfully suggest punctuation in your posts. Without it, it makes for a difficult read.

I find Cuban Montecristos to be of much higher quality in flavor and construction. Just one man's opinion.

02-13-2012, 09:52 PM

Arr my introduction thread explains the spelling/grammar you dont have to be respectful about it it just sucks dont worry im not trying to torture your eyes.....or am i.

As for B&Ms it shouldn't be the problem Gurkha dosnt exist on the English market so i have to have them shipped from America and i make sure to store them for at least a month in my humi between 60-65% before smoking them.

lenguamor · 02-13-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I'm not sure such a cigar exists.

I would respectfully suggest punctuation in your posts. Without it, it makes for a difficult read.

I find Cuban Montecristos to be of much higher quality in flavor and construction. Just one man's opinion.

The things you see if you live long enough.

lenguamor · 02-13-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

Arr my introduction thread explains the spelling/grammar you dont have to be respectful about it it just sucks dont worry im not trying to torture your eyes.....or am i.

As for B&Ms it shouldn't be the problem Gurkha dosnt exist on the English market so i have to have them shipped from America and i make sure to store them for at least a month in my humi between 60-65% before smoking them.

You live in England and you're importing Gurkhas? Isn't that like living in Colombia and importing crystal meth?

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

Arr my introduction thread explains the spelling/grammar you dont have to be respectful about it it just sucks dont worry im not trying to torture your eyes.....or am i.

As for B&Ms it shouldn't be the problem Gurkha dosnt exist on the English market so i have to have them shipped from America and i make sure to store them for at least a month in my humi between 60-65% before smoking them.

I just read your intro and understand. I will be sure and read your posts carefully.

02-13-2012, 10:02 PM

@lenguamor HAHA good point but no i like the change of pace of NC cigars there is nothing like it coming out of cuba just like there is nothing like a cuban coming out of any NC sticks.

@pnoon Dont worry its like learning Russian youll get the hang of it eventually or just drown yourself in vodka to make the pain go away.

jluck · 02-13-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

You live in England and you're importing Gurkha's? Isn't that like living in Colombia and importing crystal meth?

Best post ever....

I never expected to see Gurkha's compared to Monte's! maybe VS or reyes...

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

@lenguamor HAHA good point but no i like the change of pace of NC cigars there is nothing like it coming out of cuba just like there is nothing like a cuban coming out of any NC sticks.

@pnoon Dont worry its like learning Russian youll get the hang of it eventually or just drown yourself in gin to make the pain go away.

Fixed your post for you.

JenksAnejo · 02-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Gurkha's? Come on man!

Bill86 · 02-13-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

@lenguamor HAHA good point but no i like the change of pace of NC cigars there is nothing like it coming out of cuba just like there is nothing like a cuban coming out of any NC sticks.

@pnoon Dont worry its like learning Russian youll get the hang of it eventually or just drown yourself in vodka to make the pain go away.

These are great points.

ApexAZ · 02-13-2012, 10:07 PM

I've only bought some of the gurkha's found on Cigar Bid, which I'm not sure are even part of their normal line you would find in an actual shop. Few have been plugged. There's only 1 that I really didn't care for, the rest have been decent for how cheap they were. Their wrappers kind of irk me though.

02-13-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Fixed your post for you.

Gin you say ill crack out the Hendricks then.

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

Gin you say ill crack out the Hendricks then.

Love me some Hendricks.
Do you enjoy/follow football?

02-13-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Love me some Hendricks.
Do you enjoy/follow football?

English or American

Cos i support Chelsea nothing like having a crook for a boss but my real interest in good old rugby.

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

English or American

Cos i support Chelsea nothing like having a crook for a boss but my real interest in good old rugby.

English, of course. That is real football.
Liverpool supporter here. Hate Man-****ing-U. Not fond of Arsenal either.

44stampede · 02-13-2012, 10:29 PM

I am a newbie for sure but almost every Gurkha I have smoked has been bad to real bad. THe exception was the Legend Series VI I got from Cigar Bid. It is decent for the price (not great). From the amount I have learned from the guys and gals on this site and tasting a bunch, I would not buy another Gurkha. Unfortunately I learned that after buying a bunch. I still have to find a place for 20+ of my stash that I can't bear to light up.

I wouldn't compare them to a Cuban MC. I have had some not burn well of my MC 4s but overall quality is pretty good and the taste was consistent.

44stampede · 02-13-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

English, of course. That is real football.
Liverpool supporter here. Hate Man-****ing-U. Not fond of Arsenal either.

Sucks about this last game then eh?

My good buddy is a Liverpool fan and I love busting his balls at their mediocrity.

02-13-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I just had my 15 ever gurkha tonight a assassin robusto and after a quick pre draw i though to myself "oh not again" yep it was plugged but i pressed on anyway trying to nurse it and after the half way mark it pretty much exploded on me. So that went in the stinky and i got down to some thinking construction wise (or lack there of) is a gurkha the bastard child of the cuban montecristo line as both seem to churn out a ton of cigars both seem to have issues maintaining quality construction (13/15 of the gurkhas have either been plugged,soft,loose or exploded) So dose anyone els find the Gurkhas to be inconsistent or am i just having a really bad run of luck and if i am can you suggest a good Gurkha with a flavour other than burning carpet maybe dark chocolate and spice with earthy notes like a nice montie edmundo.

02-13-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs A LOT of guys on here hate Ghurkas. I've bought a couple boxes for $50, and I've had a couple of their Status, and the one infused with Cognac. I didn't have any problems. Maybe I'm really lucky?

02-13-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I have never had a clogged Gurkha... I have probably smoked more Gurkha cigars than any other manufacturers... I would check your B&M, maybe they are over humidifying...

02-13-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs Arr my introduction thread explains the spelling/grammar you dont have to be respectful about it it just sucks dont worry im not trying to torture your eyes.....or am i. As for B&Ms it shouldn't be the problem Gurkha dosnt exist on the English market so i have to have them shipped from America and i make sure to store them for at least a month in my humi between 60-65% before smoking them.

02-13-2012, 10:02 PM	#9
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs @lenguamor HAHA good point but no i like the change of pace of NC cigars there is nothing like it coming out of cuba just like there is nothing like a cuban coming out of any NC sticks. @pnoon Dont worry its like learning Russian youll get the hang of it eventually or just drown yourself in vodka to make the pain go away.

02-13-2012, 10:05 PM	#12
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs Gurkha's? Come on man!

02-13-2012, 10:07 PM	#14
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I've only bought some of the gurkha's found on Cigar Bid, which I'm not sure are even part of their normal line you would find in an actual shop. Few have been plugged. There's only 1 that I really didn't care for, the rest have been decent for how cheap they were. Their wrappers kind of irk me though.

02-13-2012, 10:29 PM	#19
44stampede Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Brett Location: Singapore Posts: 985 Trading: (21)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I am a newbie for sure but almost every Gurkha I have smoked has been bad to real bad. THe exception was the Legend Series VI I got from Cigar Bid. It is decent for the price (not great). From the amount I have learned from the guys and gals on this site and tasting a bunch, I would not buy another Gurkha. Unfortunately I learned that after buying a bunch. I still have to find a place for 20+ of my stash that I can't bear to light up. I wouldn't compare them to a Cuban MC. I have had some not burn well of my MC 4s but overall quality is pretty good and the taste was consistent. __________________ Found his new, addictive time waster.