What would you do....

[EricF]

with this?
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y335/Fechter/hmr2.jpg
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y335/Fechter/hmr.jpg

Save it, smoke it or sell it?:sh

[kelmac07]

Gurhka Grand Reserve?? Hell, fire it up!! :2

[EricF]

It's a HMR

[kelmac07]

DAMN!! That's a $ 750 stick...but then again, it's a Gurhka. :r :r I'd still fire it up. :D

[flybum62]

Torch it bro! Enjoy it and tell us about it!

[EricF]

DAMN!! That's a $ 750 stick...but then again, it's a Gurhka. :r :r I'd still fire it up. :D

Yeah that is true it is still just a Gurhka, but a real expensive one:r

The guy who gave it to me says that you can get drunk from it, I think just a mean nic buzz:noon

[maninblack]

$750?! WTF? Smoke that bastard. Down to the nub. And then tell us how much it sucked.:D

[Martel]

If I could find some knucklehead to give me a few hundred bucks for it, I would sell it... and buy a couple nice boxes of smokes. If not, fire it up...:banger

Cheers,
G

[x man]

If I could find some knucklehead to give me a few hundred bucks for it, I would sell it... and buy a couple nice boxes of smokes. If not, fire it up...:banger

Cheers,
G

x2

And what could make it worth anywhere near this #?

[Bill86]

It's a $750 Gurkha the only thing that makes sense is to sell it. See if you can't get $200 for it. I could never keep a cigar THAT expensive. Considering some of the TOP CC's are $40-$100..Gurkha has no place to charge near what they do for a cigar.

[EricF]

$750?! WTF? Smoke that bastard. Down to the nub. And then tell us how much it sucked.:D

I'm afraid I'd get sick from it or it would taste like dog poop:r

If I could find some knucklehead to give me a few hundred bucks for it, I would sell it... and buy a couple nice boxes of smokes. If not, fire it up...:banger

Cheers,
G

If i was offered money for it i'd probably take it. I could get a lot of good smokes for that much!:tu

[EricF]

x2

And what could make it worth anywhere near this #?

Very good question!!!!! I have heard it's due to the cognac. Louis the 13th or something like that.

[cort]

If I could find some knucklehead to give me a few hundred bucks for it, I would sell it... and buy a couple nice boxes of smokes.

:tpd: Exactly what I would do

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That cigar cost $750? Wow, I guess the real question is how much it is worth. I would try to sell it for as much as possible and use the money for some baller CC's. Dunhill, Davi's, maybe a single 1492 if someone is willing to sell you one:r That's just me though.

[EricF]

That cigar cost $750? Wow, I guess the real question is how much it is worth. I would try to sell it for as much as possible and use the money for some baller CC's. Dunhill, Davi's, maybe a single 1492 if someone is willing to sell you one:r That's just me though.

$1100.00 on some luxury bid sites. Apparently it is very hard to get. I personally would never even think of buying one, but this one was gifted to me last night before dinner.

[hotreds]

Try and sell it, absolutely!

[Bill86]

These use to be on CI, they aren't really hard to get at all or at least they weren't a month or two back. They are just deathly expensive ....and Gurkha. I WOULD NOT smoke that cigar google the reviews, no one is impressed.

These are also on Cbid from time to time, 4 years ago someone scored one for $195 shipped. So you know the markup here.....INSANE.

[Subvet642]

$1100.00 on some luxury bid sites. Apparently it is very hard to get. I personally would never even think of buying one, but this one was gifted to me last night before dinner.

Part of me agrees with those who advise selling it, but, it would be wicked thoughtless to sell a gift someone has given you. Of course, that would also depend upon the nature of your relationship with the giver. :sh

[CasaDooley]

$1100.00 on some luxury bid sites. Apparently it is very hard to get. I personally would never even think of buying one, but this one was gifted to me last night before dinner.

Eric, as it was gifted to you, I suggest you smoke it and let the gifter know if you enjoyed it or not, or re gift it. When I give cigars I hope that person either smokes the cigars, or, if they don't like them will at least re gift to someone whom they know will enjoy them. Just my:2

[mosesbotbol]

If you can get $150 for it, sell it. Buy a box of Habanos with the proceeds.

[EricF]

Part of me agrees with those who advise selling it, but, it would be wicked thoughtless to sell a gift someone has given you. Of course, that would also depend upon the nature of your relationship with the giver. :sh

I couldn't really sell it as the gifter was my BIL. Just looking for some opinions from other BOTL as to what they thought.

Eric, as it was gifted to you, I suggest you smoke it and let the gifter know if you enjoyed it or not, or re gift it. When I give cigars I hope that person either smokes the cigars, or, if they don't like them will at least re gift to someone whom they know will enjoy them. Just my:2

My BIL really doesn't know much about cigars. He is friends with Kaz and thinks his cigars are the end all be all. He thinks just because it's expensive it has to be good, but the reality is...

[STEVE S]

Eric, save it and use it at our next herf for a pass around. Then you can write a review. :tu :2

[EricF]

I'm gonna smoke it new years eve. i'll post a review and let everyone know what $750.00 tastes like!

[Don Fernando]

If it was a gift I would smoke it, selling it doesn't feel right. If it wasn't a gift, I would sell it

[NCRadioMan]

I would leave it in the humidor.....................forever. Just another crappy Gurkha blend. It was a very nice gesture but I wouldn't subject myself to that.

[Bax]

If it was a gift I would smoke it, selling it doesn't feel right. If it wasn't a gift, I would sell it

Me too, plus honestly it's something that 99.9% of the BOTLs out there will never get to try, good or bad, it's an experience.

[EricF]

This review sums up my expectations

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/home/2009/7/29/gurkha-his-majestys-reserve-hmr-i-only-smoked-it-for-the-goo.html:confused:

[CoreyD]

If someone gave it to me to smoke, I would do just that. Not sure how or why it was given to you, But If I was gifted a stick , I'd smoke it regardless the reviews or price. I get ties and other gifts from the kids or people appreciating thing I do , I smile and use the items or gifts.

[EricF]

Eric, save it and use it at our next herf for a pass around. Then you can write a review. :tu :2

I like you guys too much! I wouldn't subject you to that!

[EricF]

Well gentlemen, I will definetly smoke this cigar on New Years Eve after a dinner planned with 13 of my closest friends and relatives. We plan to go back to my BIL's house for more imbibing and smoking. It was suggested that I let this cigar breathe for a little while before smoking, so I will do just that and have camera and pen and paper ready for the review. I do not have high expectations for this, only because it is a Gurhka and I typical don't like them. This does not in any way take away from the other BOTL who do like Gurhka's. Just not in my flavor profile.

Thanks for everyones thoughts on this and have a safe weekend!:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

1492.............................................. .............

[kelmac07]

Here's the skinny on this stick...

"Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve (HMR) holds the title of “world’s most expensive cigar ever made." If you are looking for the absolute best, this is it.

For years, Gurkha has been known as the "Rolls Royce" of the cigar industry. Its reputation stems from unique blends of rare tobaccos hand crafted by the world’s foremost rollers. 'His Majesty’s Reserve' is no exception, made from the most expensive cognac and premium tobacco. HMR starts with a rare aged Dominican wrapper that covers a secret blend of filler tobaccos from all over the world. Once the cigars are rolled, they then undergo a unique infusion process that involves an entire bottle of Louis XIII Cognac. This infusion process is very unique in that it does not take away from the tobacco flavor of the aged leaves, but rather complements them in grand fashion.

Fewer than 100 boxes of HMR are produced every year and the allocation of these rare gems is decided by Gurkha President Kaizad Hansotia. Cigar.com is proud to be one of the world’s only authorized dealers to sell this landmark cigar. There is no finer cigar, blend, packaging, or tobacco in the world. There are few blends, if any, that could lay claim to being finer."

Not sure what a bottle of Louis XIII Cognac costs...but I am assuming it is a lot. :D

[Cornrow_Wallis]

According to google Louis XIII Cognac is about $1700 a fifth. Yikes.

[Knip23]

Sell it, smoke it doesn't matter. Personally I would smoke it that's why cigars were made. Then review itso the rest of us can decide if we would ever try it.

Knip.

[aes8]

Either smoke this with the BIL like you plan or trade it for something that is roughly equal in value. I think you will be more in trade than is cash.

[Ratters]

If someone gave it to me to smoke, I would do just that. Not sure how or why it was given to you, But If I was gifted a stick , I'd smoke it regardless the reviews or price. I get ties and other gifts from the kids or people appreciating thing I do , I smile and use the items or gifts.


This

Though Gurkha makes a similar smoke with a plastic covering that mimics the wax. I think that cigar is like $14. Is the seal real wax or plastic?

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=386

[nick2021]

$1100.00 on some luxury bid sites. Apparently it is very hard to get. I personally would never even think of buying one, but this one was gifted to me last night before dinner.

these are on CCom MMO...lot of money for one cigar heck you can prob score a box of Behikes for that amount (around $300 I think you can get the HMR if you do your market research) lol

[Cornrow_Wallis]

As for the cigar, I would sell it and buy a box that I wanted. My reasoning is that I give gifts in order to bring enjoyment. I would rather have a box of something I love, than smoke a single cigar that I thought I would dislike.

[Bill86]

these are on CCom MMO...lot of money for one cigar heck you can prob score a box of Behikes for that amount (around $300 I think you can get the HMR if you do your market research) lol

Pretty much, Box of Behikes runs you $400 ISH.... I still can't imagine paying $400-$440 for 10 cigars though. Let alone one. I don't know how Gurkha stays in business I hear at the local stores the goofy boxes are what draws people into buying them.

Even after you get up around the $30+ price tag on a single cigar it just begs for disappointment. You really expect a lot out of paying that kind of price just to smoke away.

According to google Louis XIII Cognac is about $1700 a fifth. Yikes.

And that's the on-line price in a liquor store that'll run you $2500.

[HK3-]

I wouldn't sell a cigar that was gifted to me. And I'd never spend that much coin on that stick so I would definately smoke it. :2

Tom likes Gurkhas so he may smoke it with you. ;)

[KillerCelt]

I can't wait for your review. Maybe you can roll up 7 $100 bills and a $50 and see what tastes better :r:r:r

[bobarian]

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=456

[Bill86]

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=456

There is no finer cigar, blend, packaging, or tobacco in the world.

Oh the egos they must have.

[Shemp Howard]

Sell it, that's a lot of Opus X's.

[icehog3]

Did somebody say "Gurkha'?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/gurkha-1.jpg

[Bill86]

:r :r :r :r

Priceless.

[icehog3]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Shack%20Herf%20V%20Aug%2014-16%202009/100_1829.jpg

[Bill86]

You got drunk and accidentally picked up a gurkha?

:r

What possessed you to try smoking one again (or for the 2nd time)

[icehog3]

You got drunk and accidentally picked up a gurkha?

:r

What possessed you to try smoking one again (or for the 2nd time)

The 2nd Annual "Punishment Puff Pass" at the Shack Herf, Bill. :r

[Bill86]

Oh that's just evil.... Is there at least a prize or something? Some mouthwash, a toothbrush and toothpaste......gasoline?

[icehog3]

Oh that's just evil.... Is there at least a prize or something? Some mouthwash, a toothbrush and toothpaste......gasoline?

Vodka. ;)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/pnoon/web3.jpg

[Don Fernando]

save it till the 4th of july and use it to light your fireworks

[cmitch]

Keep it as a conversation piece or smoke it. It would be tacky to sell a gifted cigar.

[EricF]

You got drunk and accidentally picked up a gurkha?

:r

What possessed you to try smoking one again (or for the 2nd time)

I'd like to know also!!!

The 2nd Annual "Punishment Puff Pass" at the Shack Herf, Bill. :r

How bad were you to have to suffer that type of punishment?

Let me set the record straight, I am in no way a Gurhka fan! Tried it, didn't like it. My BIL thinks they are all that and then some as his humi is filled with them. All shapes and sizes! The only one I smoked that I thought I would maybe smoke again is the Ghengis Kahn. That thought went away fast!

I started this thread in fun to see what the other BOTL thought about this cigar and I have to thank you all as the responses ranged from serious to hilarious. The best being Tom's photos of Punishment!:r The worst I saw was on another forum where the BOTL flamed me for asking what my fellow BOTL thought. I got a "we can't tell you what you like you're a noob" speech which really pissed me off!

I personally would not and could not afford this cigar. I have so many other cigars that I love and could buy so many of them with $750.00.

Thanks guys!:banger

Now back to your regularly scheduled cigar smoking:tu

[jonan]

why are gurkhas so expensive if the concensus is that they suck...forgive me for my ignorance...

[icehog3]

why are gurkhas so expensive if the concensus is that they suck...forgive me for my ignorance...

The P.T. Barnum factor at work. ;) .

[auburnfan1980]

Keep it as a conversation piece or smoke it. It would be tacky to sell a gifted cigar.

Listen to this man....he knows tacky....he exudes it. :r Just kidding, Clayton! :ss

[jonan]

The P.T. Barnum factor at work. ;) .

pt barnum? you mean the circus?

[maninblack]

Theres a sucker born every minute.

[icehog3]

pt barnum? you mean the circus?

Theres a sucker born every minute.

'zactly. ;)

[ylo2na]

No brainer (imho)....SELL IT! As for the guilt from selling a "gift", my take is that they gave it to you and it is now your decision to do with it what you will not theirs.
Ylo2na

[Nathan King]

I would usually sell something like that, but since it was a gift I'd wait for a special occasion and smoke it.