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Old 04-16-2009, 07:39 AM   #36
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Default Re: Gurkha hatin

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Originally Posted by Starchild View Post
When I first started getting into cigars, before I found places like this, I bought into the catalog hype pumping up Gurkha as the end all-be all of cigars. I had a couple that I enjoyed, but the more I got into the hobby, and the more my taste developed, I became unimpressed with the Gurkhas I tried. There are much better smokes out there for my money. I don't want to pay for all that advertising.
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No hate here, just been turned off by the brand in general.
My sentiments exactly. I loved the Doble Mauro and RP Connie, think I got them in a CI sampler. They were great beginner cigars for me. My tastes have changed from these smokes. For the price, I go for a Pepin, Padron or Fuente that I know will deliver for me. Guess I can't get past those first few to try the rest of the line.

Early on, I smoked some RP vintage. I thought were too harsh for no reason. I would probably enjoy one now, so I should go back and try it. I just know there are cigars that will deliver for me (for the same price or less), and that's what I usually pick up.

For the record, I'm also a CasaMagna "hater". Wasted money on these three times with poor results.
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