Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments?

Ferrari5180 · 02-06-2010, 03:18 PM

Well that is not good. However, I would like more input than just one person. They were relatively cheap and I wanted to try them. If they suck, I will let them age in my humi.

Hopefully someone can attest for them being other than bad. Thanks

PS: Quite a few people told me they were good, but I figured I would ask on CA. Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

pnoon · 02-06-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

However, I would like more input than just one person.

Very smart.

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

If they suck, I will let them age in my humi.

Then you will have aged cigars that suck. Aging bad cigars will not make them good.

02-06-2010, 03:33 PM

Ill add some input. FWIW, I don't like Gurkhas at ALL. Actually, I could post what I really think, and probably piss off all the Gurkha lovers. Are there any Gurkha lovers?

But what really counts is what you like. Its your palate, and you should only smoke what you like, not what other people tell you. Try them out, and if you like them, then thats great

Also, another thing to consider, is that are palates change and our perception of what tastes good changes over time.

htown · 09-05-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Then you will have aged cigars that suck. Aging bad cigars will not make them good.

I am not sure I agree with this statement. I have had cigars that I was really unimpressed with when I first purchased them and after 6 months in the humidor they were actually pretty good.

Ferrari5180 · 09-05-2010, 04:34 PM

Same here. I find that some terrible cigars get good with age.

md4958 · 02-06-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

Both

Ancient warrior- dirt
black dragon- dirt
regent- dirt
legend- dirt
grand reserve- cognac infused dirt

Like I said, some guys LOVE gurkhas. I certainly hope you are one of them. In bocca al lupo!

02-06-2010, 03:45 PM

I've tried a hand full of Gurkha's and have had mixed experiences. Her are some of them.

Legend- Dirt and gas, it sucked
Blue Steel- Musky, it was somewhat good
Dos Capas- Sweet but WAY too mild
Grand reserve- Mild, one dimensional, but enjoyable for half of the stick
Black Dragon- I used to like them a lot at first, now I think they're okay

I wouldn't pay much for any of the Gurkha's I've enjoyed and wouldn't buy the others at all. The Assassin on the other hand is pretty good IMO. I went to a tasting at West Coast recently and was handed one. I enjoyed it. It wasn't like any other Gurkha I've had. I even picked up two of them to get a raffle ticket for their drawing. It was actually complex and quite strong. I enjoyed it and would smoke it again.

troutbreath · 02-06-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Both

Ancient warrior- dirt
black dragon- dirt
regent- dirt
legend- dirt
grand reserve- cognac infused dirt

Like I said, some guys LOVE gurkhas. I certainly hope you are one of them. In bocca al lupo!

This made me laugh.

I have a few Gurkhas, and I like 'em. I think they do tend to have a heavy earthiness that distinguishes them from other cigars. They are not spicy, like a Pepin or Tat. They are not sweet, or cedary. They are earthy. They even smell earthy, like the forest floor.

They are probably not for everyone, but tastes vary, which is why cigar smoking can be so inclusive.

I have had the Legend, Ancient Warrior, and Class Regents.

02-06-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Well that is not good. However, I would like more input than just one person. They were relatively cheap and I wanted to try them. If they suck, I will let them age in my humi. Hopefully someone can attest for them being other than bad. Thanks PS: Quite a few people told me they were good, but I figured I would ask on CA. Have you actually had the Assassin or just Gurkhas in general and did not like them.

02-06-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Ill add some input. FWIW, I don't like Gurkhas at ALL. Actually, I could post what I really think, and probably piss off all the Gurkha lovers. Are there any Gurkha lovers? But what really counts is what you like. Its your palate, and you should only smoke what you like, not what other people tell you. Try them out, and if you like them, then thats great Also, another thing to consider, is that are palates change and our perception of what tastes good changes over time.

09-05-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Same here. I find that some terrible cigars get good with age.

02-06-2010, 03:45 PM	#7
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I've tried a hand full of Gurkha's and have had mixed experiences. Her are some of them. Legend- Dirt and gas, it sucked Blue Steel- Musky, it was somewhat good Dos Capas- Sweet but WAY too mild Grand reserve- Mild, one dimensional, but enjoyable for half of the stick Black Dragon- I used to like them a lot at first, now I think they're okay I wouldn't pay much for any of the Gurkha's I've enjoyed and wouldn't buy the others at all. The Assassin on the other hand is pretty good IMO. I went to a tasting at West Coast recently and was handed one. I enjoyed it. It wasn't like any other Gurkha I've had. I even picked up two of them to get a raffle ticket for their drawing. It was actually complex and quite strong. I enjoyed it and would smoke it again.