First time trying a Gurkha, usually stick with Cuban. Not a totally unpleasant experience. The first and second were OK, burn was nice and even. Third was an awful experience, burnt uneven, air pocket in the middle (a good cm). No noticeable notes. However a sweet perfume, palma violet smell when resting on the holder, but did not come through on the retrohale. Overall wouldnt buy again, forgettable.