Gurkha hatin - Page 4

wayner123 · 04-17-2009, 10:54 AM

I have actually done a Gurkha blind taste test challenge and had to endure the most disgusting, horrible cigar I have ever tasted. Gurkha's have a ton of lines and some people like them, some people don't. For me, the reason "why" I don't like them is because they taste awful and have poor construction issues.

I can post the findings of that testing if you would like.

replicant_argent · 04-16-2009, 09:38 AM

'Nough said. I could post my experiences with them, but quite frankly, this thread shouldn't provide enough interest to further its post count for me. I think the pot has been stirred, scorched the contents, and served to the masses. Time to let it soak in the sink with some harsh cleaner in the bottom.

Or, conversely, the post whoring could begin and just look silly. I suppose either is okay with me, and the LEGEND will certainly be gratified his thread continues to live on life support.

Scottw · 04-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Can't say I had a good one but I won't go bashing them. My B & M is one of 2 Gurkha distributors in NJ according to the owner and he swears by them. Naturally he does because his Titan costs $22.00 and he always tells me, "The Gurkha's you see from CI or Thompsons are rolled for the discount shops, try these, they are the real deal". I dont have the heart to tell him I think he is full of **** because he is really a nice guy. I reach for the Fuentes or the Oliva Masterblends when I am there.

chippewastud79 · 04-16-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Naturally he does because his Titan costs $22.00 and he always tells me, "The Gurkha's you see from CI or Thompsons are rolled for the discount shops, try these, they are the real deal".

Oh no, conspiracy theory.

Scottw · 04-16-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Oh no, conspiracy theory.

Haha, I was thinking the same thing when he told me that and then I read the Internet -vs- B & M thread here and nearly died

Skywalker · 04-16-2009, 09:52 AM

Funny... you forgot the Gurkha Legend... Legend!!!

I actually I have smoked a number of Gurkhas and now I know what the "mushroom flavor" is!!! I used to see mushroom mentioned in reviews and always wondered what that meant. Smoked a few Gurkha... now I know!!!

I enjoy the Gurkha Legend, Legend!!!

Ender · 04-16-2009, 10:00 AM

I've had some great tasting Gurkhas like the Avenger, G3, Shaggy, Genghis Khan, and Ancient Warrior. That being said I have a few that I didn't enjoy much. I agree for the most part that Gurkha needs to settle down on the multitude of blends and settle on the main sellers.

thebiglebowski · 04-16-2009, 10:07 AM

this is the most worthless thread since... well, since the last gurkha blow-up over at that other place.

sorry, just my opinon.

s15driftking · 04-16-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

this is the most worthless thread since... well, since the last gurkha blow-up over at that other place.

sorry, just my opinon.

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 10:25 AM

Yes...the only reason I even became a member at CA is to see a Gurkha thread. F'n awesome!

Smoke Naked · 04-16-2009, 10:47 AM

What a rediculous thread to start, seriously. The title just says lets argue, arguing in person sucks arguing online is ridiculous, if someones made up their mind that they don't like a cigar who cares. Its our right to hate or love or be indifferent, don't try to convince anyone otherwise and life will go a whole lot smoother. Thats the purpose of a online forum, everyone gives their individual experiences and opinions and people take from it what they want. I have not purchased a a bundle/box over $50, so if someone comes knockin anything from my precious collection so be it, I like what I smoke, you smoke what you like. $.02

Gonna go enjoy a 5 Vegas Gold Toro or a Sol Cubano Connecticut Toro with my morning coffee- yum

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke Naked

What a rediculous thread to start, seriously. The title just says lets argue, arguing in person sucks arguing online is ridiculous, if someones made up their mind that they don't like a cigar who cares. Its our right to hate or love or be indifferent, don't try to convince anyone otherwise and life will go a whole lot smoother. Thats the purpose of a online forum, everyone gives their individual experiences and opinions and people take from it what they want. I have not purchased a a bundle/box over $50, so if someone comes knockin anything from my precious collection so be it, I like what I smoke, you smoke what you like. $.02

Gonna go enjoy a 5 Vegas Gold Toro or a Sol Cubano Connecticut Toro with my morning coffee- yum

Yes, in fact I can think of another thread that begged people to start arguing...just cant remember who started that one...oh wait I remember

04-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke Naked

What a rediculous thread to start, seriously. The title just says lets argue, arguing in person sucks arguing online is ridiculous, if someones made up their mind that they don't like a cigar who cares. Its our right to hate or love or be indifferent, don't try to convince anyone otherwise and life will go a whole lot smoother. Thats the purpose of a online forum, everyone gives their individual experiences and opinions and people take from it what they want. I have not purchased a a bundle/box over $50, so if someone comes knockin anything from my precious collection so be it, I like what I smoke, you smoke what you like. $.02

Gonna go enjoy a 5 Vegas Gold Toro or a Sol Cubano Connecticut Toro with my morning coffee- yum

Funnily enough this is the best point noted in the whole thread. In my humble baseless opinion particularly the bolded portion "The title just says lets argue" not that I would normally do so, but I find myself questioning the motives of the OP.

s15driftking · 04-16-2009, 12:45 PM

^^^ Why does Thompson plug that Tusker like nobodies business? At least they did over the Summer... it was Ca-RAZ-EEE

Da Klugs · 04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

FWIW - I liked my Regent toros and legends back in the day. It's all a matter of personal perspective and where we are in our own personal journey of exploration of cigars. Heavily promoted cigars tend to be tried by a larger audience than those not as widely promoted. We all are creatures of habit and of our own inventory. It's human nature that many would smoke and enjoy these cigars. They are not awful cigars by any stretch when compared to others at their actual selling prices. The difference between list and actual prices is the issue for many regarding these. For $ 1-3 a stick these represent a good value for what they are.

Me and Gurkhas today... well it's not "back in the day" anymore so relative to things now I have a different perspective. The cigars haven't changed, I have.

kaelaria · 04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

I have had 3 Ghurkas and one was very good, the Park Avenue 44 that I just reviewed. The others were so-so - not bad, just not what I'm looking for, pretty weak and simple. I have never had one burn poorly.

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I havent smoked a Gurkha, but I got drunk and ate one...not too bad

AD720 · 04-16-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I havent smoked a Gurkha, but I got drunk and ate one...not too bad

Some of the stuff you say really cracks me up.

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Some of the stuff you say really cracks me up.

Im glad...I like to make people laugh. Sometimes I only make myself laugh, but that is better than no one laughing. Sometimes I dont even make myself laugh, that's how I know I made a really bad joke

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM

This thread is cool. It's kinda like a banter thread of sorts.

Smoke what you like.

04-17-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Gurkha hatin I have actually done a Gurkha blind taste test challenge and had to endure the most disgusting, horrible cigar I have ever tasted. Gurkha's have a ton of lines and some people like them, some people don't. For me, the reason "why" I don't like them is because they taste awful and have poor construction issues. I can post the findings of that testing if you would like.

04-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Gurkha hatin 'Nough said. I could post my experiences with them, but quite frankly, this thread shouldn't provide enough interest to further its post count for me. I think the pot has been stirred, scorched the contents, and served to the masses. Time to let it soak in the sink with some harsh cleaner in the bottom. Or, conversely, the post whoring could begin and just look silly. I suppose either is okay with me, and the LEGEND will certainly be gratified his thread continues to live on life support. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-16-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: Gurkha hatin Can't say I had a good one but I won't go bashing them. My B & M is one of 2 Gurkha distributors in NJ according to the owner and he swears by them. Naturally he does because his Titan costs $22.00 and he always tells me, "The Gurkha's you see from CI or Thompsons are rolled for the discount shops, try these, they are the real deal". I dont have the heart to tell him I think he is full of **** because he is really a nice guy. I reach for the Fuentes or the Oliva Masterblends when I am there. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

04-16-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Gurkha hatin Funny... you forgot the Gurkha Legend... Legend!!! I actually I have smoked a number of Gurkhas and now I know what the "mushroom flavor" is!!! I used to see mushroom mentioned in reviews and always wondered what that meant. Smoked a few Gurkha... now I know!!! I enjoy the Gurkha Legend, Legend!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-16-2009, 10:00 AM	#7
Ender Ok, maybe just one. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Posts: 771 Trading: (1)	Re: Gurkha hatin I've had some great tasting Gurkhas like the Avenger, G3, Shaggy, Genghis Khan, and Ancient Warrior. That being said I have a few that I didn't enjoy much. I agree for the most part that Gurkha needs to settle down on the multitude of blends and settle on the main sellers. __________________ You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.

04-16-2009, 10:07 AM	#8
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha hatin this is the most worthless thread since... well, since the last gurkha blow-up over at that other place. sorry, just my opinon.

04-16-2009, 10:25 AM	#10
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Gurkha hatin Yes...the only reason I even became a member at CA is to see a Gurkha thread. F'n awesome! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-16-2009, 10:47 AM	#11
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha hatin What a rediculous thread to start, seriously. The title just says lets argue, arguing in person sucks arguing online is ridiculous, if someones made up their mind that they don't like a cigar who cares. Its our right to hate or love or be indifferent, don't try to convince anyone otherwise and life will go a whole lot smoother. Thats the purpose of a online forum, everyone gives their individual experiences and opinions and people take from it what they want. I have not purchased a a bundle/box over $50, so if someone comes knockin anything from my precious collection so be it, I like what I smoke, you smoke what you like. $.02 Gonna go enjoy a 5 Vegas Gold Toro or a Sol Cubano Connecticut Toro with my morning coffee- yum __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-16-2009, 12:45 PM	#14
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha hatin ^^^ Why does Thompson plug that Tusker like nobodies business? At least they did over the Summer... it was Ca-RAZ-EEE __________________ diamonds/guns

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#15
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Gurkha hatin FWIW - I liked my Regent toros and legends back in the day. It's all a matter of personal perspective and where we are in our own personal journey of exploration of cigars. Heavily promoted cigars tend to be tried by a larger audience than those not as widely promoted. We all are creatures of habit and of our own inventory. It's human nature that many would smoke and enjoy these cigars. They are not awful cigars by any stretch when compared to others at their actual selling prices. The difference between list and actual prices is the issue for many regarding these. For $ 1-3 a stick these represent a good value for what they are. Me and Gurkhas today... well it's not "back in the day" anymore so relative to things now I have a different perspective. The cigars haven't changed, I have. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#16
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha hatin I have had 3 Ghurkas and one was very good, the Park Avenue 44 that I just reviewed. The others were so-so - not bad, just not what I'm looking for, pretty weak and simple. I have never had one burn poorly. __________________ Cigar Videos

04-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#17
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Gurkha hatin I havent smoked a Gurkha, but I got drunk and ate one...not too bad __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#20
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin This thread is cool. It's kinda like a banter thread of sorts. Smoke what you like.

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