Gurkha the monticristo of NCs - Page 2

02-13-2012, 10:33 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.

Liverpool lol thats a good joke.

jjmitchem · 02-13-2012, 10:33 PM

I've had a few good Gurkhas, a few bad Gurkhas and one or two great Gurkhas. My wife even bought me the Spec Ops box of Gurkhas and had them shipped to me in Iraq. My favorite so far is the Red Dragon ( sent to me by Hotreds)

But, with that being said, I think their customer relations is lacking. I jumped on the opportunity to be part of the Gurkha Tasters Club (where we were supposed to be getting monthly cigars to try and post reviews). This lasted for about a month, after a pretty extensive screening process, and then all contact ended. Six months later, after we had all begged for some acknowledgement, they respond that they are not going to do this anymore

A group of Gurkha fans and not even any contact for that length of time. Needless to say, I have been turned off slightly.

pnoon · 02-13-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 44stampede

Sucks about this last game then eh?

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

Last game was painful.
But losing to ManU at Old Trafford is nothing to hang your head about. It's the draws or losses against Swansea, Norwich, Wigan, Stoke and the like that are REALLY painful.

02-13-2012, 10:40 PM

Not really painful betfred do some pretty good odds on how badly they will loose.

icehog3 · 02-14-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I have never had a clogged Gurkha.

I only wish the Gurkhas I have tried had been plugged.

NCRadioMan · 02-14-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I only wish the Gurkhas I have tried had been plugged.

If that were the case, we wouldn't have such iconic pictures.

NCRadioMan · 02-14-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

I've had a few good Gurkhas, a few bad Gurkhas and one or two great Gurkhas. My wife even bought me the Spec Ops box of Gurkhas and had them shipped to me in Iraq. My favorite so far is the Red Dragon ( sent to me by Hotreds)

But, with that being said, I think their customer relations is lacking. I jumped on the opportunity to be part of the Gurkha Tasters Club (where we were supposed to be getting monthly cigars to try and post reviews). This lasted for about a month, after a pretty extensive screening process, and then all contact ended. Six months later, after we had all begged for some acknowledgement, they respond that they are not going to do this anymore

A group of Gurkha fans and not even any contact for that length of time. Needless to say, I have been turned off slightly.

That sux, Chappy! I know how much you enjoy the brand so that's like a

icehog3 · 02-14-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

If that were the case, we wouldn't have such iconic pictures.

If I knew what iconic meant, I would be very angry. Or flattered. Or indifferent.

Hi Chutney!

pnoon · 02-14-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If I knew what iconic meant, I would be very angry. Or flattered. Or indifferent.

Hi Chutney!

That would be Mr. Lovebiscuit to you.

icehog3 · 02-14-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

That would be Mr. Lovebiscuit to you.

That would be Mr. Ginormadouche to you.

44stampede · 02-14-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I only wish the Gurkhas I have tried had been plugged.

NCRadioMan · 02-14-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Hi Chutney!

Admiral!

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Originally Posted by pnoon

That would be Mr. Lovebiscuit to you.

Well brother, since he is a DB of the highest order, it can slide. Thanks for having my back.

FNA · 02-14-2012, 11:14 AM

I have not had any issues with plugged Gurkhas and I have smoked rather more than 15.

That said, I have had uneven burn problems on almost every perfecto vitola from Gurkha.

I recall no burn or draw problems with any parejos - no wait, there's a box-pressed toro with green and red in the band, they have boated I think I remember. But the large formats (7.5 inch and up) have smoked very well.

I generally like the flavors Gurkha offers. I think these cigars really have to be bought at auction as the MSRP is just too high.

oooo35980 · 02-14-2012, 11:20 AM

I'm confused, maybe because I'm relatively new to the hobby, but what exactly is it about Gurkha that seems to draw the ire of a majority of the smoking community. I had one yesterday that was almost totally unmemorable, either bad or good. I was half expecting it to explode in a cloud of nerve gas when I lit it after reading these boards for a while.

02-14-2012, 01:57 PM

I think its because us cigar smokers must be in some way related to crows as they have real shiny bands that are real nice to "collect"

oooo35980 · 02-14-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

I think its because us cigar smokers must be in some way related to crows as they have real shiny bands that are real nice to "collect"

Wouldn't that make them well liked though?

Zanaspus · 02-14-2012, 02:19 PM

I think you meant your title to be; "Gurkha, the Guantanamera of NCs?"

02-14-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

I think you meant your title to be; "Gurkha, the Guantanamera of NCs?"

NOOOO guantanimos have the bonus of being cheap awful but cheap none of the less.

DaBear · 02-14-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

I'm confused, maybe because I'm relatively new to the hobby, but what exactly is it about Gurkha that seems to draw the ire of a majority of the smoking community. I had one yesterday that was almost totally unmemorable, either bad or good. I was half expecting it to explode in a cloud of nerve gas when I lit it after reading these boards for a while.

For the most part they tend to be vastly overpriced for the stick they are. For example, the Cellar Reserve isn't a bad stick, but for 1/3 the price I can pick up a Perdomo Lot 23 with the same exact flavors and just as good(if not better) construction. If the Cellar Reserve was only a buck or two more than a Lot 23 I could justify grabbing one every now and then for a change of pace, but I'm not going to pay $12 for something I can get for $4

Also, I'm not a fan of their advertising practices, but you can PM me if you want to know about that.

icehog3 · 02-14-2012, 03:20 PM

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

If you like Gurkhas, good deal. You can grab my portion with my blessing.

02-13-2012, 10:33 PM	#22
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I've had a few good Gurkhas, a few bad Gurkhas and one or two great Gurkhas. My wife even bought me the Spec Ops box of Gurkhas and had them shipped to me in Iraq. My favorite so far is the Red Dragon ( sent to me by Hotreds) But, with that being said, I think their customer relations is lacking. I jumped on the opportunity to be part of the Gurkha Tasters Club (where we were supposed to be getting monthly cigars to try and post reviews). This lasted for about a month, after a pretty extensive screening process, and then all contact ended. Six months later, after we had all begged for some acknowledgement, they respond that they are not going to do this anymore A group of Gurkha fans and not even any contact for that length of time. Needless to say, I have been turned off slightly. __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

02-13-2012, 10:40 PM	#24
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs Not really painful betfred do some pretty good odds on how badly they will loose.

02-14-2012, 11:14 AM	#33
FNA Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 23 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I have not had any issues with plugged Gurkhas and I have smoked rather more than 15. That said, I have had uneven burn problems on almost every perfecto vitola from Gurkha. I recall no burn or draw problems with any parejos - no wait, there's a box-pressed toro with green and red in the band, they have boated I think I remember. But the large formats (7.5 inch and up) have smoked very well. I generally like the flavors Gurkha offers. I think these cigars really have to be bought at auction as the MSRP is just too high.

02-14-2012, 11:20 AM	#34
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I'm confused, maybe because I'm relatively new to the hobby, but what exactly is it about Gurkha that seems to draw the ire of a majority of the smoking community. I had one yesterday that was almost totally unmemorable, either bad or good. I was half expecting it to explode in a cloud of nerve gas when I lit it after reading these boards for a while.

02-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#35
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I think its because us cigar smokers must be in some way related to crows as they have real shiny bands that are real nice to "collect"

02-14-2012, 02:19 PM	#37
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs I think you meant your title to be; "Gurkha, the Guantanamera of NCs?" __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

02-14-2012, 03:20 PM	#40
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha the monticristo of NCs Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. If you like Gurkhas, good deal. You can grab my portion with my blessing. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!