Reviews
.JPG "Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Old Solara Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Wednesday 02 October, 2024
In almost 25 years of smoking cigars this is the first review I've left, because this cigar is something truly special. In general I only really love certain Cubans, but have been 'working' hard to get a good knowledge of new world cigars. I've been fortunate enough to smoke a very large number of very high end new world cigars at trade show, many impeccably built, blended and presented, but to my personal taste not even close to as enjoyable as a good Cuban. I've been buying and smoking a fair few new world cigars recently to expand my horizons a bit, including this one.
This is the first and so far only new world cigar I've absolutely loved. I've liked some, tolerated some, and hated more than a few. However this Gurkha stick is by far the best non-cuban I've ever smoked, and in fact one of the best cigars I've ever smoked.
This cigar was simply outstanding and (to me) way better than a whole lot of Cuban cigars. Totally balanced, Nicaraguan flavour comes through without the peppery, earthy harshness often present in Nicaraguan tobacco, a s
Date Added: Sunday 22 September, 2024
Very pleasant indeed! Very slight bitterness on the first couple of puffs but it very quickly settled into the smoothest of smokes. It lasted a full hour, the ash stacking right until the end. I was sorry to finish it. Creamy, leathery, with a hint of earthiness. Do yourself a favour and buy one.
Date Added: Saturday 21 September, 2024
Usually buy ?15-?25 cigars and wanted to know if cheap cigars are just as good. Lesson learnt. Very bland. 2nd half is better but still not much taste. Doesnt hold the ash but burns evenly and lasts quite well. Will not buy any more and rather spend extra ?5 for a cigar with taste and quality. Usually feel relaxed and chilled but this made me feel neither.
Date Added: Wednesday 31 July, 2024
As a new cigar smoker, must say this was probably a middle of the pack cigar. As I write this I am into the final third and the taste is quite good from the halfway point onwards. However, the cigar was falling apart in the middle (this wasn't due to a bad cut as I received it pre-cut) and the draw was terrible. The cigar made up for it in smoking time and taste, as this lasted me around 1hr. I won't get this again but I recommend for a first time smoker
Date Added: Wednesday 22 May, 2024
Im hoping I got a bad stick . I had to keep relighting it to get a puff out of it and it was being very difficult to light it evenly. so it wasnt very enjoyable at all
Date Added: Saturday 18 May, 2024
Gurkha Ghost Shadow - Robusto Cigar - 1 Single
by GENEVIEVE
Smoked this after giving it a straight cut which I am glad I chose over a punch cut as the draw was a little tighter than I would have liked. That said, this is a very well constructed cigar - same as Davidoff standards and the dark brown wrapper could deceive you into thinking this will be a much stronger cigar. The wrapper had an almost fresh, hay like aroma to it with a sprinkling of mint - both of which were present in the smoke itself, alongside an almost leathery finish. The ash held for a solid 2-2.5 inches before departing and the flavours were consistent throughout. I enjoyed this for around 60-70 minutes with a coffee. Not quite the thick plumes of smoke I enjoy with other cigars but an enjoyable cigar and one I would plan to have on hand in the humidor.
