Has Gurkha redeemed themselves?

[Blak Smyth]

I tried a few Gurkhas, didn't like any of them.
Bad cigars + poor try hard marketing = I prolly would never try another one.

If you like them smoke them, there should be plenty left for you.
There are only two things that could survive a Lars Tetans nuclear meltdown;
A cockroach and a cockroach infused Gurkha.


I am in a pissy mood this morning, I need to get ofline for a bit.
Sorry for my whining this morning.

[shilala]

They excel at losing customers, but they're obviously even better at creating new ones, they remain in business despite driving guys off with their cigars.
They're definitely advertising 101. They have their name and pictures in all the cigar magazines, they're almost impossible to avoid. I suppose they're as good an "introduction to cigars" brand as so many others.
The nice thing about them is that they're almost free at cbid. The bad thing about them is that most aren't even worth that.

[Islayphile]

Originally Posted by shilala

They excel at losing customers, but they're obviously even better at creating new ones, they remain in business despite driving guys off with their cigars.
They're definitely advertising 101. They have their name and pictures in all the cigar magazines, they're almost impossible to avoid. I suppose they're as good an "introduction to cigars" brand as so many others.
The nice thing about them is that they're almost free at cbid. The bad thing about them is that most aren't even worth that.

All very true

My question is how long can they continue to do that and still remain successful?

[htown]

I used to like Gurkha (Centurian and Black Dragon) when I first started smoking- the only problem was the wrappers always seemed to split.

[kingcobradude]

I tried a few ghurkas and I liked them all so far

I went through a whole box of G3s without any problem. A very tasty and distinctive smoke. I still have the last one and I will try a recent one from a B&M and if it is still good I will buy another box. I have not liked any other Gurkha enough to buy another one.

[mtnman]

As a Noob, take my opinion with a grain of salt. But, I have tried 4 different Gurkhas with the G3 being the only one I would smoke again if someone gave it to me.

[Big Maduro]

I have a Cellar Reserve in the humi. I have had a few Gurkha's and have not been real impressed.