Gurkha Empire III review

INT · 09-22-2011, 05:00 PM

Did a search and didn't see one reviewed. So I thought I'd share my thoughts

Upon sight, the III looks really good. It's got a chocolate bar looking Costa Rican Maduro wrapper. Pre-light aroma was of dark chocolate and expresso, just like the reviews had stated. If it tastes how it looks and smells, it should be a treat. THe fillers are Dominican and Honduran long-fill.

Upon lighting it, there's a little spice that dies off about a 1/4 inch in. The draw isn't tough, but not easy either. There's some resistance, but not much. The flavors consisted of a earthy tobacco, almost charcoal-like base tone, with dark chocolate and expresso notes layered on top. The aroma after lighting was the same as pre: A consistant dark chocolate/expresso smell. Very aromatic. My dog even liked it as he poked his head in the air every now and then to sniff. Towards the end the spice comes back a bit. This piece is medium through and through. It's solid all around.

To round it out, these go for $4 a piece. For that price, these are worth having a few in the humi IMO. Well done Gurhka. I will be sampling the Empire II with my next big purchase.

gbum · 09-22-2011, 09:30 PM

nice review,thanks for sharing

DaBear · 09-22-2011, 10:57 PM

Haven't tried the IIIs, but I enjoy the VIs a good bit

irratebass · 09-26-2011, 01:10 PM

Great review INT, and the price is right.

Blak Smyth · 09-26-2011, 01:21 PM

Hmm.. I haven't had a good Gurkha yet, maybe they need a 7th chance?

Adriftpanda · 09-26-2011, 04:57 PM

I have some Gurkhas in the troop cooler, I almost lit one up the other night. No joke.

09-22-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
INT Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 354 Trading: (0)	Gurkha Empire III review Did a search and didn't see one reviewed. So I thought I'd share my thoughts Upon sight, the III looks really good. It's got a chocolate bar looking Costa Rican Maduro wrapper. Pre-light aroma was of dark chocolate and expresso, just like the reviews had stated. If it tastes how it looks and smells, it should be a treat. THe fillers are Dominican and Honduran long-fill. Upon lighting it, there's a little spice that dies off about a 1/4 inch in. The draw isn't tough, but not easy either. There's some resistance, but not much. The flavors consisted of a earthy tobacco, almost charcoal-like base tone, with dark chocolate and expresso notes layered on top. The aroma after lighting was the same as pre: A consistant dark chocolate/expresso smell. Very aromatic. My dog even liked it as he poked his head in the air every now and then to sniff. Towards the end the spice comes back a bit. This piece is medium through and through. It's solid all around. To round it out, these go for $4 a piece. For that price, these are worth having a few in the humi IMO. Well done Gurhka. I will be sampling the Empire II with my next big purchase.

09-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#2
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Empire III review nice review,thanks for sharing __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

09-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#3
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Gurkha Empire III review Haven't tried the IIIs, but I enjoy the VIs a good bit

09-26-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Gurkha Empire III review Great review INT, and the price is right. __________________

09-26-2011, 01:21 PM	#5
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Gurkha Empire III review Hmm.. I haven't had a good Gurkha yet, maybe they need a 7th chance? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-26-2011, 04:57 PM	#6
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Gurkha Empire III review I have some Gurkhas in the troop cooler, I almost lit one up the other night. No joke. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.