Gurkha hatin - Page 4

s15driftking · 04-16-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Naked

Man hugs all around folks.

Bro-mance!!!

04-16-2009, 12:37 PM

Gurkha? I thought Thompson made those, sorry my bad.

Coz77 · 04-16-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by piperman

Gurkha? I thought Thompson made those, sorry my bad.

LOL....Id smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky over a Thompson any day!!!!

s15driftking · 04-16-2009, 12:45 PM

^^^ Why does Thompson plug that Tusker like nobodies business? At least they did over the Summer... it was Ca-RAZ-EEE

Da Klugs · 04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

FWIW - I liked my Regent toros and legends back in the day. It's all a matter of personal perspective and where we are in our own personal journey of exploration of cigars. Heavily promoted cigars tend to be tried by a larger audience than those not as widely promoted. We all are creatures of habit and of our own inventory. It's human nature that many would smoke and enjoy these cigars. They are not awful cigars by any stretch when compared to others at their actual selling prices. The difference between list and actual prices is the issue for many regarding these. For $ 1-3 a stick these represent a good value for what they are.

Me and Gurkhas today... well it's not "back in the day" anymore so relative to things now I have a different perspective. The cigars haven't changed, I have.

kaelaria · 04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

I have had 3 Ghurkas and one was very good, the Park Avenue 44 that I just reviewed. The others were so-so - not bad, just not what I'm looking for, pretty weak and simple. I have never had one burn poorly.

Starchild · 04-16-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Coz77

LOL....Id smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky over a Thompson any day!!!!

Thompson Hatin?

lightning9191 · 04-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I've smoked one Gurkha.....I find the price and the lack of good reviews inhibitory to me buying them.....I am just not really drawn to them, but I don't hate them.

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I havent smoked a Gurkha, but I got drunk and ate one...not too bad

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM

This thread is cool. It's kinda like a banter thread of sorts.

Smoke what you like.

icantbejon · 04-16-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Most of em i've had I liked. I've had several. For the most part, I don't think they justify the price. I mean... $8 for a robusto? I'm sorry, the Black Dragon is not worth that much dough. The Warlord is a great smoke for $10. The G5, not worth $10.

I would smoke them again and will purchase more when my local B&M has another event but I won't pay MSRP for 'em.

My buddy was just smoking the Black Dragon, and I told him it was a great smoke for him cause he got it for free. There are so many cigars that top the Gurkha brand for the price they ask. I enjoy the doble maduro from time to time if I can get it on a deal. That to me is no more than a $4 cigar, not the $8 they typically ask. They are insanely over priced. In addition, I feel that their blends all run similiar in flavor profile.

icantbejon · 04-16-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Coz77

LOL....Id smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky over a Thompson any day!!!!

I just saw this....and it makes me laugh. I have one of these cigars in my humi, not because I ever intend to smoke it. I was a Tusker in my last unit and they bought a big box of them. They are TERRIBLY AWFUL cigars. I smoked one of the two that I was given.

04-16-2009, 02:10 PM

Remembered a few more

Legend

G3

G5

Regent

Nepalese warrior.

Warlord

Beast

Titan

Super fuerte

Anyway. Seems to me the venom comes from the price and advertising along with the not preferring the taste. Also mentioned was consistancy and construction.

Now the consistancy and construction I've not noticed and I've smoked a lot of gurkhas is actually one of the things I like. Only a few of the internet only ones were a little bit inconsistent. The super fuerte comes to mind. Probably my least favorite Gurkha. But I think I understand it more. Which was the point of the post. Not to argue. Thanks guys.

04-16-2009, 02:25 PM

Like a moth to a flame,,,,,I am drawn into this post because for the last few years I have seen so many threads about how awful Gurkhas are and don't see any thing specific as to the "why" but I do hear that they don't like that there are so many brands out there. I do like the Beast, Titan, Centurian, Warlord and Regent and a few others. I dislike some of the other brands they carry only because I do not like the taste,,,,not because it is easy to climb aboard the "I don't like Gurkha" bandwagon. I and some friends did a test of some of the Gurkha cigars on some of our friends who disliked the Gurkha brand on all levels and we traded them straight across on 3 brands of cigars for them and they did with us as well. Each person got a 5 pak to try with only numbers on the cigar and we all gave our opinions and guess what? Nearly every smoker picked the Gurkha cigars as a good cigar and these were people who swore they hated them. When you take the bands off and let your taste decide what you like you'll be surprised as to what you really like.

cbsmokin · 04-16-2009, 02:28 PM

I think the core members of this forum have been smoking cigars for some time and as Klugs touched on the Gurkha's seem to be a part of "cigar evolution." They just are a part of the evolution most of us have already been through and likely will not return to. I used to smoke a lot of Gurkha's, especially during my days of heavy involvement with cbid. I remember liking the Expedition and the Titan. At the time I felt they were good smokes for what I was paying for them on cbid. Now, whatever inventory I have is usually used as giveaways. I don't hate the cigars or the brand, as with most NC's I just don't smoke them anymore.

icehog3 · 04-16-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

Anyway. Seems to me the venom comes from the price and advertising along with the not preferring the taste. Also mentioned was consistancy and construction.

Not for me...I could care less. I just don't like how they taste.

Skywalker · 04-16-2009, 02:47 PM

I enjoyed the Gurkha Crest!!! It didn't taste like toothpaste!!!

groogs · 04-16-2009, 02:53 PM

I have smoked a handfull of different Gurkha blends and they all seem to taste very similar...Bad.

thebiglebowski · 04-16-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

Now the consistancy and construction I've not noticed and I've smoked a lot of gurkhas is actually one of the things I like. Only a few of the internet only ones were a little bit inconsistent. The super fuerte comes to mind. Probably my least favorite Gurkha. But I think I understand it more. Which was the point of the post. Not to argue. Thanks guys.

wow. he's successfully combined the two hated threads...

that's awsum.

icehog3 · 04-16-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

wow. he's successfully combined the two hated threads...

that's awsum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phWBoU471-0

04-16-2009, 12:37 PM	#62
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin Gurkha? I thought Thompson made those, sorry my bad.

04-16-2009, 12:45 PM	#64
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha hatin ^^^ Why does Thompson plug that Tusker like nobodies business? At least they did over the Summer... it was Ca-RAZ-EEE __________________ diamonds/guns

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#65
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Gurkha hatin FWIW - I liked my Regent toros and legends back in the day. It's all a matter of personal perspective and where we are in our own personal journey of exploration of cigars. Heavily promoted cigars tend to be tried by a larger audience than those not as widely promoted. We all are creatures of habit and of our own inventory. It's human nature that many would smoke and enjoy these cigars. They are not awful cigars by any stretch when compared to others at their actual selling prices. The difference between list and actual prices is the issue for many regarding these. For $ 1-3 a stick these represent a good value for what they are. Me and Gurkhas today... well it's not "back in the day" anymore so relative to things now I have a different perspective. The cigars haven't changed, I have. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#66
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha hatin I have had 3 Ghurkas and one was very good, the Park Avenue 44 that I just reviewed. The others were so-so - not bad, just not what I'm looking for, pretty weak and simple. I have never had one burn poorly. __________________ Cigar Videos

04-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#68
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Gurkha hatin I've smoked one Gurkha.....I find the price and the lack of good reviews inhibitory to me buying them.....I am just not really drawn to them, but I don't hate them. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

04-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#69
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Gurkha hatin I havent smoked a Gurkha, but I got drunk and ate one...not too bad __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#70
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin This thread is cool. It's kinda like a banter thread of sorts. Smoke what you like.

04-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#73
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin Remembered a few more Legend G3 G5 Regent Nepalese warrior. Warlord Beast Titan Super fuerte Anyway. Seems to me the venom comes from the price and advertising along with the not preferring the taste. Also mentioned was consistancy and construction. Now the consistancy and construction I've not noticed and I've smoked a lot of gurkhas is actually one of the things I like. Only a few of the internet only ones were a little bit inconsistent. The super fuerte comes to mind. Probably my least favorite Gurkha. But I think I understand it more. Which was the point of the post. Not to argue. Thanks guys.

04-16-2009, 02:25 PM	#74
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin Like a moth to a flame,,,,,I am drawn into this post because for the last few years I have seen so many threads about how awful Gurkhas are and don't see any thing specific as to the "why" but I do hear that they don't like that there are so many brands out there. I do like the Beast, Titan, Centurian, Warlord and Regent and a few others. I dislike some of the other brands they carry only because I do not like the taste,,,,not because it is easy to climb aboard the "I don't like Gurkha" bandwagon. I and some friends did a test of some of the Gurkha cigars on some of our friends who disliked the Gurkha brand on all levels and we traded them straight across on 3 brands of cigars for them and they did with us as well. Each person got a 5 pak to try with only numbers on the cigar and we all gave our opinions and guess what? Nearly every smoker picked the Gurkha cigars as a good cigar and these were people who swore they hated them. When you take the bands off and let your taste decide what you like you'll be surprised as to what you really like.

04-16-2009, 02:28 PM	#75
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: Gurkha hatin I think the core members of this forum have been smoking cigars for some time and as Klugs touched on the Gurkha's seem to be a part of "cigar evolution." They just are a part of the evolution most of us have already been through and likely will not return to. I used to smoke a lot of Gurkha's, especially during my days of heavy involvement with cbid. I remember liking the Expedition and the Titan. At the time I felt they were good smokes for what I was paying for them on cbid. Now, whatever inventory I have is usually used as giveaways. I don't hate the cigars or the brand, as with most NC's I just don't smoke them anymore. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

04-16-2009, 02:47 PM	#77
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Gurkha hatin I enjoyed the Gurkha Crest!!! It didn't taste like toothpaste!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-16-2009, 02:53 PM	#78
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Gurkha hatin I have smoked a handfull of different Gurkha blends and they all seem to taste very similar...Bad.