Gurkha Hate - Page 5

Gophernut · 02-29-2012, 08:54 AM

When I started smoking cigars again in earnest, I enjoyed the Gurkha Fuerte quite a bit. I haven't smoked too many other ones, but the ones I smoked weren't entirely memorable one way or the other. I was planning on revisiting the Fuerte line, but I understand the blend has been changed. That being the case, there are plenty of other cigars that I know I enjoy, so I haven't been too tempted to try any more.

Boobar · 02-29-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

While I have had plenty of Gurkhas that were horrible, I do enjoy the Doble Maduro...shame they discontinued them. Grabbed a few 5ers to save for a rainy day.

The Dobles have a permanent place in my humidor and they are currently back available and can be had at a reasonable price on the Cbid

Malazan · 02-29-2012, 07:04 PM

Damn, 5 pages of hate. That's what I'm talking about

03-02-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Malazan

Damn, 5 pages of hate. That's what I'm talking about

Entirely way too much time spent on said Gurkha!

03-02-2012, 04:55 AM

Which Gurkha was blended by AJ Fernandez?

fencefixer · 03-02-2012, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Enphrared

Which Gurkha was blended by AJ Fernandez?

Park Avenue

03-02-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

Park Avenue

AKA the one that is $2.5-3 and is actuality good.

I know who i want working for gurkha from now on.

03-02-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

Park Avenue

Cool, I actually have one sitting in the box. Looking forward to

it.

Don Fernando · 03-02-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Malazan

Being a noob, I was wondering why all the hate towards Gurkha.

Two reasons:
- Because they suck
- Because charging $15+ for a Torano made stick sucks

CigarSquid · 03-02-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

Park Avenue

I found that smoke.... boring.

irratebass · 03-02-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

I found that smoke.... boring.

I found it mild, but good.......of course I have only had one and this was early in my obsession, who knows how I would feel about it now.

Don Fernando · 03-02-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

03-02-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

Priceless!

Can I use that in my memoirs?

cmitch · 03-02-2012, 07:48 PM

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

03-02-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

Do you use it for kindling?

nick2021 · 03-02-2012, 08:16 PM

I think everybody has valid points....I too was suckered in with the advertising and boughs LOTS of Gurkhas....even let them sit for almost two years to see if they would get better or whether my taste buds would change but they just aren't for me. They definitely do a good job of marketing....

cmitch · 03-02-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Do you use it for kindling?

I use them for Tiki torches to keep the mosquitoes away.

icehog3 · 03-02-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I use them for Tiki torches to keep the mosquitoes away.

See, even skeeters hate 'em.

Zeuceone · 03-02-2012, 10:12 PM

Volusianator · 03-03-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off.

Gentlemen, we have a winner. Remo is fair, "don't hate em, just don't like them.

02-29-2012, 08:54 AM	#81
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Gurkha Hate When I started smoking cigars again in earnest, I enjoyed the Gurkha Fuerte quite a bit. I haven't smoked too many other ones, but the ones I smoked weren't entirely memorable one way or the other. I was planning on revisiting the Fuerte line, but I understand the blend has been changed. That being the case, there are plenty of other cigars that I know I enjoy, so I haven't been too tempted to try any more. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

02-29-2012, 07:04 PM	#83
Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Hate Damn, 5 pages of hate. That's what I'm talking about __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

03-02-2012, 04:55 AM	#85
Enphrared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Hate Which Gurkha was blended by AJ Fernandez?

03-02-2012, 07:48 PM	#94
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Gurkha Hate I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

03-02-2012, 08:16 PM	#96
nick2021 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 436 Trading: (17)	Re: Gurkha Hate I think everybody has valid points....I too was suckered in with the advertising and boughs LOTS of Gurkhas....even let them sit for almost two years to see if they would get better or whether my taste buds would change but they just aren't for me. They definitely do a good job of marketing.... __________________ It's one thing to be stupid, it's dangerous for a stupid person to think he's smart!

03-02-2012, 10:12 PM	#99
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha Hate __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.