Gurkha Hate

[Stephen]

I have some Titans that I keep on hand that I smoke during softball practice. It's a pretty boring, one-dimensional smoke, but it's constructed decent and lasts the entire time, so it serves its purpose. Haven't smoked any other Gurkha's I've particularly cared for, however.

Puff Puff Puke, Tom

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by shilala

Smoke what you like, Dave.

Personally, I've found that Gurkha just simply does not worry about their blends. There's just simply nothing there, they're in the business of glamour-saling inferior cigars. I don't smoke them simply because I find them lousy at any price point and don't care to support their business model.
Mac mentioned the Doble Maduro, I can remember the Nepalese Warrior having a little spice about it, but that was long ago. Everything else I tried was bland or just plain disgusting.
So I just smoke what I like.

OP, We rag on Gurkha because it's fun. It's well-founded and most everyone here has had a run-in with Gurkha that didn't go so well. It's fun to share the pain.

I agree with everything you said!

I will be honest, I think I have only had 5-6 Gurkhas but they where bad enough for me to write off the line when combined with their business model. I have an ancient warrior in my humi that I will someday get up the courage to try, it is gorgeous looking. I don't think you can compare Gurkha to Pepin or Tatuaje, as I feel almost everything they make is great. Some people say Gurkha makes a few okay sticks, but out of the 75 that suck it isn't worth looking for the needle in the Gurkha hay stack. I love to hear that somebody likes a Gurkha though, it means they will get great deals on Cbid. Gurkha is the poster boy brand of how not to be a trustworthy "Premium" cigar producer that seems to make the majority of their sales to the new smoker who is captivated by the pretty glitter.

I was told by a B&M owner that Gurkha charges them extra for a box and requires them to sell the empty box to customers to get their money back.

[mmblz]

The Gurkha Hate?
Is that their newest $60 per cigar offering?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Puff Puff Puke, Tom

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by mmblz

The Gurkha Hate?
Is that their newest $60 per cigar offering?

It was $60 but now you can find them for $1.25

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I agree with everything you said!

I will be honest, I think I have only had 5-6 Gurkhas but they where bad enough for me to write off the line when combined with their business model. I have an ancient warrior in my humi that I will someday get up the courage to try, it is gorgeous looking. I don't think you can compare Gurkha to Pepin or Tatuaje, as I feel almost everything they make is great. Some people say Gurkha makes a few okay sticks, but out of the 75 that suck it isn't worth looking for the needle in the Gurkha hay stack. I love to hear that somebody likes a Gurkha though, it means they will get great deals on Cbid. Gurkha is the poster boy brand of how not to be a trustworthy "Premium" cigar producer that seems to make the majority of their sales to the new smoker who is captivated by the pretty glitter.

I was told by a B&M owner that Gurkha charges them extra for a box and requires them to sell the empty box to customers to get their money back.

Thinking about it now i have found one good demi-gurkha smoke being the park avenue 44 its a decent mild stick thats what $2-2.50 i think.

While it dosnt carry the gurkha brand lable i think its made by the same people who make gurkhas.

[JenksAnejo]

And for some it is that flavor, a mix of dirt, and, well.....more dirt

I agree with Icehog, the hatred I have for Gurkha's is 100% the flavor of the smoke. I don't care what the cigar looks like; the cigar must taste good for me to be able to smoke it.

Originally Posted by icehog3

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

Originally Posted by icehog3

It looks like Peter is offering you a NUB to help with the Gurkha pain

[NCRadioMan]

You wanna know why? You really wanna know why I hate Gurkha so much?

Ok.

Gurkha destroyed my life. My family's life and is even responsible for my home being torn down! Plus, they are on the path to world domination!


I HATE GURKHA SO MUCH!

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by icehog3

No pukin' Nate, just a good chug of Gurkha antidote.

Ok, I have to ask...Who's the guy that looks like he owns a cargo van, and is just itching for the opportunity to, "show you something..."?

No disrespect, but my word that's a creepy look on their face.

[lenguamor]

I dislike Gurkha cigars because they taste bad.

I despise Gurkha's business model of "style over substance" and I'm appalled that, in a world where there are few remaining locally-owned hardware stores because people prefer to shop in Home Depots, people are choosing Gurkhas over better cigars.

Smoke what you like, blah blah blah...but if it's a Gurkha, you're doing it wrong.

[lenguamor]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Ok, I have to ask...Who's the guy that looks like he owns a cargo van, and is just itching for the opportunity to, "show you something..."?

No disrespect, but my word that's a creepy look on their face.

Peter's van:

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by lenguamor

Peter's van:

It's not Peter; it's the gentleman standing to the left of Peter, longingly looking upon the hog, with this no doubt going through his mind...

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

It looks like Peter is offering you a NUB to help with the Gurkha pain

Nope...believe that is a glass-top Cohibo.

Originally Posted by Stephen

Ok, I have to ask...Who's the guy that looks like he owns a cargo van, and is just itching for the opportunity to, "show you something..."?

No disrespect, but my word that's a creepy look on their face.

That is Stewart (tech-ninja)...and he always looks at me with love in his eyes.

[Zanaspus]

I've actually tried about 20 Ghurkas to try to be fair to the brand. 18 of them were just plain bad. 1 was pretty good, and the Black Dragon Robusto could hold its own with any boutique cigar IMHO. To further add to the annoyance factor, the have 75 different cigars at any point in time. Chances are, if you find one you like, it'll be gone before you know it.

Rocky Patel (lots of crap to work through) and Viaje (I don't have the energy to get one of the 3 boxes for each release) annoy me almost as much.

[jjirons69]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Ok, I have to ask...Who's the guy that looks like he owns a cargo van, and is just itching for the opportunity to, "show you something..."?

No disrespect, but my word that's a creepy look on their face.

That's one of the nicest, most giving brothers I've come across with my cigar adventures. He's a blast to be around. Granted he looks a lot better with hair and without so much facial hair. That is a hilarious picture of Stew! He would certainly laugh at your comment - my thoughts are he was going for that look.



And...

My take on Gurkha. They seem to be really proud of something I can't figure out. Reminds me of a peacock with the showy varieties and proud pricing, but in the end, it's a useless bird not fit to eat. Hell, I don't even like the bands. Reminds me of Hitler too much.

[Volusianator]

What if it becomes "evident" that it's his favorite cigar of all time? Is he then wrong or possibly is it that he may have different tastes than you?

To the OP, don't worry about the hate on any cigar, you smoke it, if you like it, great, if not, great. One of the reasons that there is more than one cigar company and that these companies make more than one cigar is that people tastes change. Do I like Gurkhas, no, I don't, do I bash on them, no I don't, not do I bash Acids or any other sticks that most find unpleasant. My favorite cigar may be your worst, your favorite may be my worst, and we're both right. In the end, smoke what you like and don't give two shits about what anybody else says.

Originally Posted by 44stampede

Smoke a few more. It'll become more evident.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by lenguamor

Smoke what you like, blah blah blah...but if it's a Gurkha, you're doing it wrong.

Originally Posted by jjirons69

That's (Stewart) one of the nicest, most giving brothers I've come across with my cigar adventures. He's a blast to be around. Granted he looks a lot better with hair and without so much facial hair. That is a hilarious picture of Stew! He would certainly laugh at your comment - my thoughts are he was going for that look.

Absolutely....made a friend for life within the first 5 minutes of the first time I met him, at MegaMoB I in Chicago.