Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo

elderboy02 · 03-07-2009, 02:19 PM

Date: 3/7/09

Cigar: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo (6.5 x 53)

Cost: I don't remember. It was part of a sampler.

Drink: Coca-Cola (the best cola)

From Cigars International's site: "The Grand Reserve features a premium Connecticut shade wrapper, and each cigar is infused with fine Louis XIII Cognac, resulting in a unique, subtle, pleasant and light finish. Not dipped, sprayed or injected, this secretive process is utterly unique, resulting in an extraordinarily mellow, subtle and refined taste that has not been duplicated by any other cigar maker."

Appearance: This has a Connecticut wrapper on it. There were a couple veins showing. The cigar comes in a clear class tube sealed with a cap and wax. The appearance gets a 10/10 .

Taste of the cigar: This cigar is creamy with some sweetness to it.

Construction: Held an average ash. The draw was a little loose, but I didn't mind. The cigar seemed to be a bit underfilled toward the cap. The cigar required a few touchups probably because of the heavy winds.

Strength: This was a medium cigar. I think this is a good morning-afternoon cigar.

Summary: This cigar was good. I finally found a Gurkha that is decent. I won't go out of my way to buy another one, but if I get one in a sampler, I won't hesitate to smoke it. I give it a 7/10.

shvictor · 03-07-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the review

Rockestone · 03-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the review.

BlackIrish · 03-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the review!

Ratters · 03-07-2009, 10:52 PM

TL/DR

Nice review and pics.

s15driftking · 03-08-2009, 12:38 PM

nice review.

FYI, a bottle of that Remy Martin Cognac is about 1800.00 a bottle (the stuff they infuse into the cigar).

elderboy02 · 03-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

nice review.

FYI, a bottle of that Remy Martin Cognac is about 1800.00 a bottle (the stuff they infuse into the cigar).

Bobby, I know you are a Gurkha lover.... have you had this cigar before?

s15driftking · 03-08-2009, 12:52 PM

i have 2 sitting in the humi. i havent "cracked" them open yet. hehe

elderboy02 · 03-08-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

i have 2 sitting in the humi. i havent "cracked" them open yet. hehe

I had to smoke it as soon as I got it b/c I was afraid the infused cognac scent would smell up the other cigars. I didn't even put it in the humi.

chippewastud79 · 03-08-2009, 01:10 PM

Its a good thing the cigar didn't taste like Louis XIII, that stuff tastes like motor oil smells.

Starscream · 03-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Nice review. Looks like the presentation was most of the price for that stick.

03-07-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Date: 3/7/09 Cigar: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo (6.5 x 53) Cost: I don't remember. It was part of a sampler. Drink: Coca-Cola (the best cola) From Cigars International's site: "The Grand Reserve features a premium Connecticut shade wrapper, and each cigar is infused with fine Louis XIII Cognac, resulting in a unique, subtle, pleasant and light finish. Not dipped, sprayed or injected, this secretive process is utterly unique, resulting in an extraordinarily mellow, subtle and refined taste that has not been duplicated by any other cigar maker." Appearance: This has a Connecticut wrapper on it. There were a couple veins showing. The cigar comes in a clear class tube sealed with a cap and wax. The appearance gets a 10/10 . Taste of the cigar: This cigar is creamy with some sweetness to it. Construction: Held an average ash. The draw was a little loose, but I didn't mind. The cigar seemed to be a bit underfilled toward the cap. The cigar required a few touchups probably because of the heavy winds. Strength: This was a medium cigar. I think this is a good morning-afternoon cigar. Summary: This cigar was good. I finally found a Gurkha that is decent. I won't go out of my way to buy another one, but if I get one in a sampler, I won't hesitate to smoke it. I give it a 7/10.

03-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Thanks for the review __________________

03-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Thanks for the review. __________________

03-07-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Thanks for the review! __________________

03-07-2009, 10:52 PM	#5
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo TL/DR Nice review and pics.

03-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#6
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo nice review. FYI, a bottle of that Remy Martin Cognac is about 1800.00 a bottle (the stuff they infuse into the cigar). __________________ diamonds/guns

03-08-2009, 12:52 PM	#8
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo i have 2 sitting in the humi. i havent "cracked" them open yet. hehe __________________ diamonds/guns

03-08-2009, 01:10 PM	#10
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Its a good thing the cigar didn't taste like Louis XIII, that stuff tastes like motor oil smells. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-08-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Gurkha Grand Reserve Torpedo Nice review. Looks like the presentation was most of the price for that stick. __________________ Insert quote here.