Gurkha Hate

Malazan · 02-27-2012, 08:41 PM

Being a noob, I was wondering why all the hate towards Gurkha. The only one I have ever smoked was a G3, and G5. The G3 I liked, the G5 liked to have killed me

Ogre · 02-27-2012, 08:43 PM

I can't say I "Hate" them. It's just a line that doesn't agree with my taste buds.

44stampede · 02-27-2012, 08:46 PM

Smoke a few more. It'll become more evident. That's how I found out not too long ago. They gave me a cigar hangover, dragon breath and I didn't enjoy 4/5 of the ones I did smoke (the other is just okay).
I do hear there are a couple good sticks here and there.

Emjaysmash · 02-27-2012, 08:52 PM

I don't hate gurkha. I will smoke them once in a blue moon. They just don't float my boat.

emopunker2004 · 02-27-2012, 09:05 PM

One reason is because of the supposed MSRP they set on them is outrageous.

Malazan · 02-27-2012, 09:09 PM

Yeah, I see they actually have cigars that go for 750.00, and 1150.00 apiece

His Majesty's Reserve

1st Production Black Dragon

oooo35980 · 02-27-2012, 09:21 PM

Worth every penny I'm sure...

Jbailey · 02-27-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

Worth every penny I'm sure...

Worth maybe a penny.

44stampede · 02-27-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

Worth every penny I'm sure...

I was going to say that was a good deal.

Seriously though the guys/gals doing the marketing must be very good. Not sure how else you can consistently put out an inferior product and make money. There must be a good market for the taste challenged.

PuffPuffGive1 · 02-27-2012, 09:52 PM

I've only smoked the Grand Reserve and thought it was plain and bland. I find it unflattering that they're constantly coming out with new lines to further add to the 20+ lines they have now. Kind of defeats the exclusivity of their brand and quality imo.

Mattso3000 · 02-27-2012, 09:55 PM

Slipped a good one in at the B&M today...one of the other regulars was extolling the virtue of the Gurkha. I told him I'd never met a Gurkha I didn't not like...

gnbikes · 02-27-2012, 10:02 PM

I used to enjoy the original Legends and Centurian XX. Unfortunately the current versions of these cigars are not even close to the originals. The newer blends do nothing for me.
Garry

icehog3 · 02-27-2012, 11:23 PM

Hem · 02-28-2012, 12:02 AM

^ LoL

Remo · 02-28-2012, 12:09 AM

Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off.

Hem · 02-28-2012, 12:22 AM

I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

Remo · 02-28-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hem

I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

Smoke what ya like

02-28-2012, 03:27 AM

Ive had a few of there sticks now and ive goto say the construction for me has been crap 90% of the time with draws that range from loose to plugged the wrappers are way to thin too and tend to explode about half way down and to top it off im normally sending out a search party for flavour.

They are also expensive to boot.

irratebass · 02-28-2012, 04:08 AM

I don't hate them, but I haven't tried a lot of them either, I've had maybe 3 and out of the 3 I have liked 1.

maninblack · 02-28-2012, 04:09 AM

I freaking love them!! They rank right up there with Cremosa's in my book! Can't get enough of their blends. All 487 of them.

02-27-2012, 08:41 PM	#1
Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Gurkha Hate Being a noob, I was wondering why all the hate towards Gurkha. The only one I have ever smoked was a G3, and G5. The G3 I liked, the G5 liked to have killed me __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

02-27-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Gurkha Hate I can't say I "Hate" them. It's just a line that doesn't agree with my taste buds. __________________

02-27-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
44stampede Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Brett Location: Singapore Posts: 976 Trading: (21)	Re: Gurkha Hate Smoke a few more. It'll become more evident. That's how I found out not too long ago. They gave me a cigar hangover, dragon breath and I didn't enjoy 4/5 of the ones I did smoke (the other is just okay). I do hear there are a couple good sticks here and there. __________________ Found his new, addictive time waster.

02-27-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Gurkha Hate I don't hate gurkha. I will smoke them once in a blue moon. They just don't float my boat. __________________

02-27-2012, 09:05 PM	#5
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Gurkha Hate One reason is because of the supposed MSRP they set on them is outrageous. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

02-27-2012, 09:09 PM	#6
Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Hate Yeah, I see they actually have cigars that go for 750.00, and 1150.00 apiece His Majesty's Reserve 1st Production Black Dragon __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

02-27-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Hate Worth every penny I'm sure...

02-27-2012, 09:52 PM	#10
PuffPuffGive1 I'm the one who knocks! Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Alan Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 167 Trading: (5)	Re: Gurkha Hate I've only smoked the Grand Reserve and thought it was plain and bland. I find it unflattering that they're constantly coming out with new lines to further add to the 20+ lines they have now. Kind of defeats the exclusivity of their brand and quality imo.

02-27-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Gurkha Hate Slipped a good one in at the B&M today...one of the other regulars was extolling the virtue of the Gurkha. I told him I'd never met a Gurkha I didn't not like... __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

02-27-2012, 10:02 PM	#12
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Hate I used to enjoy the original Legends and Centurian XX. Unfortunately the current versions of these cigars are not even close to the originals. The newer blends do nothing for me. Garry

02-27-2012, 11:23 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,556 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha Hate __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-28-2012, 12:02 AM	#14
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Hate ^ LoL

02-28-2012, 12:09 AM	#15
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Gurkha Hate Don't hate em, just don't like them, although I have only smoked half of one it was enough to turn me off. __________________

02-28-2012, 12:22 AM	#16
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Hate I found one of them pretty good so far? I smoked a Titan that I really enjoyed...idk..I guess the more I smoke the more my palet will change.

02-28-2012, 03:27 AM	#18
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Hate Ive had a few of there sticks now and ive goto say the construction for me has been crap 90% of the time with draws that range from loose to plugged the wrappers are way to thin too and tend to explode about half way down and to top it off im normally sending out a search party for flavour. They are also expensive to boot.

02-28-2012, 04:08 AM	#19
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Gurkha Hate I don't hate them, but I haven't tried a lot of them either, I've had maybe 3 and out of the 3 I have liked 1. __________________

02-28-2012, 04:09 AM	#20
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Gurkha Hate I freaking love them!! They rank right up there with Cremosa's in my book! Can't get enough of their blends. All 487 of them. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA