Comments on: Gurkha Symphony

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:34:30 +0000

@Tony – Shagging… I mean Shaggy is on my To-Do list, I hear good things about those but never pulled the trigger.

@Lou – See, the experience you described right there is what I usually get from most Gurkhas and it’s why I avoid them. But I guess when you produce so many different blends there’s bound to be a good one here and there… lol

@jjo – LOL! I know exactly what you mean! This was damn big for a “Robusto”. I wouldn’t bet against you on the Petit Corona estimation! haha
Definitely agree on the local comment. I’ll stick to my local ciders from now on if I decide to venture into that category.

By: jjo

jjo — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:27:17 +0000

I find it amusing that Gurkha uses a revisionist slant in classifying their sizes. A toro becomes a robusto, as if they’re giving you more cigar for your money. Maybe next is a 7 X 60 petite corona. They don’t seem to think much of the level of intelligence of their customers.

Too bad about the nasty cider. So much for the allure of all things European made – local is almost always better.

By: Lou Bozzelli

Lou Bozzelli — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:47:57 +0000

the funny thing was, i was in the middle of a Gurkha Colorado when i came across this review of Daniel T’s. a buddy of mine swears by these. the one i was smoking was a bit harsh from the beginning and kept on getting harsher. it was soft and spongy to the touch, not what you’d expect from the rolls royce of cigars. is that what it is, all hype? i want to try the viper just because i love box-pressed cigars. we’ll see how that works out some day??
hopefully Daniel is coming to my cigar-b-que, he still hasn’t reserved. i’m still hoping though.
smoke’em if you got’em boys!!!

By: Tony Casas

Tony Casas — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:40:52 +0000

Daniel, you seriously gotta try the shaggy. I’m in the same boat. Gurkha has never wowed me, even with all the chances I give them. But the shaggy is actually VERY good. Especially the maduro.

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:07:10 +0000

@Albert – There’s so many Connecticuts out on the market that are so good and offered at cheaper MSRP’s that there’s really no need to seek out some of the Limited’s like this. I have had the Evil, it wasn’t bad but still not impressed by any Gurkha offering yet 🙁

@Dan – I still have hope that there is at least one stick I’ll like in their massive inventory of Limited production cigars… lol

@Tadd – Oh No Tadd! Are you ok??? Did someone force you to smoke it? Tony made me smoke this one! lol. That’s dirt cheap,. can’t really pass up a price like that even just to give something new a try. I also wish they had better naming on their sticks, it’s all the same label just different colors for the most part. I haven’t had a Sherpa but I’ve seen the name tossed around, I’ll keep my eyes open.

By: Tadd

Tadd — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:32:05 +0000

Don’t tell anyone but I smoked a a Gurkha… just a few weeks ago. Not sure which band/ limited run it was. It has the red background Gurkha warrior and all I know is I paid .33 cents for it from a Large interanational B&M that won’t ship to Canada…. It was a three pack for $1. It was straightforward cedar and that was about all it gave me. I would say it was great for yard work and mowing in the AM. But not something I would reach for. Nice review and I agree with most of Gurkha’s product. The Sherpa however is pretty good for a inexpensive smoke.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:55:44 +0000

I think you should give up on Gurkha..lol. Nice review though!

By: Albert

Albert — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:58:32 +0000

wow what a shame that you didn’t think a whole lot about this cigar. Maybe you should try the Gukha Evil, it seems to have more flavor to it (a bit stronger). Great review!