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Gurkha His Majesty's Reserve is Most Expensive Cigar

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Gurkha has a reputation of being the best of the best in the cigar world, and His Majesty's Reserve has the honor of holding the title of world's most expensive cigar. Made from the most expensive cognac and premium tobacco, HMR consists of a secret blend of filler tobaccos from all over the world wrapped in a rare aged Dominican wrapper before being infused with Louis XIII Cognac (the process uses an entire bottle). Less than 100 boxes of His Majesty's Reserve are made each year and getting your hands on one will not only be difficult, but will also cost you $750 per cigar or $15,000 per box.

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Cigar Review: Gurkha Black Dragon

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

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gurkha The box alone suggests that the contents are fascinating. Slick black with orange trim, the only reason you disturb the presentation is because you know what's inside. The Gurkha Black Dragon Tubo cigars sit within, each encased in a frosted glass tube. Slide the metal cap from the case, and extract the cedar-wrapped cigar ... the ritual itself shapes the smoking experience that follows.

The Black Dragon is far more powerful than most of the Gurkha cigars you've smoked. The dark wrapper belies its fuller taste, which is just a bit north of medium-bodied. Like any sophisticated cigar, the flavor does evolve from one end to the other, as the cigar gains momentum especially after the first two inches. The fullness stays with you to the end, maintaining its potency to the end rather than receding to a disappointing mildness.

Unlike most fuller-bodied cigars, the Black Dragon is able to bring in a touch of the sharpness that is only found in some lighter-wrapper sticks. To call it acidic evokes the wrong emotion – this sensation is noticeable without being harsh. What results is a touch of character that makes this cigar distinctly Ghurka, the sort of personality you expect from an expensive cigar.

The Black Dragon, like every Ghurka, distinguishes itself in construction. I gave this cigar my usual battery of tests, smoking it outside on the windy Manhattan streets and even in the rain. It survived without even the slightest sign of unevenness. I smoked several Black Dragons in a variety of conditions, and they all burned the same way. The consistency was impressive ... and increasingly rare.

Of course, quality – and design – comes with a price. Ghurka cigars tend to be pricey, and the Black Dragon is no exception. But, investing in this experience will reward you with the convergence of taste, structure and style. The Black Dragon is a lifestyle cigar: enjoy every aspect of smoking it.

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Cigar Review: Ghurka Elegance

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

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Light does not have to lack flavor. The Gurkha Elegance does not overwhelm, as its light wrapper would suggest, but it is an enjoyable smoke from start to finish. The Elegance consists of a Connecticut wrapper, Connecticut binder and Dominican filler. The cigar has a ring gauge of 50 and measures 7 inches long. Only 800 boxes are being made, so few will be able to enjoy this intentionally rare treat.

As with any other Gurkha experience, the Elegance begins with the box. The light wood, hihgly polished masterpiece invites you to open it and extract your first (or next) stick simply through its appearance. This is a cigar box you'd be happy to leave on your desk, and I'm sure someone in your family will steal it from you as soon as it's empty.

The Elegance is quite well-constructed. In the comfort of a controlled environment, it burns evenly from start to finish, even if it is lit by unskilled hands. Of course, this could be said for most cigars. The real test was during my morning walk to the office. Varying temperatures and swift, brutal Manhattan winds were unable disrupt the consistent burn for the entire hour I enjoyed the cigar. The Gurkha Elegance was unbeatable under adverse conditions.

For me, the Elegance was a bit light. I do prefer bolder, heavier cigars, and this one is on the softer side of medium. If you enjoy a milder stick, though, this one is a winner. The first inch is uneventful, but the cigar seems to be gathering momentum, which materializes quickly and persists through the majority of the smoke. The taste is smooth and consistent, which makes it an ideal breakfast cigar for me but may serve other smokers better in the evening.

The Gurkha Elegance is certainly an upscale cigar – it's certainly not entry level. For the smoker who prefers mild but demands taste, it's a great place to start.

If you're in New York, join me at the Gurkha in-store event at De La Concha, my neighborhood haunt. It's on April 23, 2009 from noon to 6 PM.

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Gurkha G5 Avenger and Status Cigars

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Gurkha is famous for their strong cigars but their latest, the G5 avenger looks particularly powerful. The new cigar is a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro. it is available as a 6 x 50 Toro and 6 x 52 Torpedo which is sold in a rather villainous-looking box of 20 for $186 and $190 respectively. The company has also introduced the Gurhkha Status, a medium-bodied cigar that is a Dominican blend with a Connecticut shade wrapper. These cigars are available in a 7" x 50 Churchill and a 6.5" x 52 Torpedo and come in cool frosted glass tubes. They sell for $380 and $390.

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Gurkha Black Dragon Cigars

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The Black Dragon from Gurkha is even more expensive than the Cohiba Behike. The Black Dragon cigars hand-crafted by the Gurkha factory in Honduras,with African Cameroon, Dominican, and Connecticut tobaccos. They are extra-aged for 12-15 years. THe 7-1/2" x 52 dark maduro cigars have a strong and spicy flavor. They come in a box made in India from aged carved camel bone and solid brass. The box of Black Dragon Especial cigars sells for $115,000 for 100 cigars and there are only five boxes available.

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Gurhka Beauty Cigars

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The latest cigar in the Gurhka Legend series is the Beauty, a medium-bodied cigar which is a mate to last year's full-bodied Gurkha Beast. The Beauty boasts a golden Ecuadorean-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper and has a Dominican binder and a Nicaraguan filler. The 6-1/2 x 58 cigar has a wrapper that is aged a full seven years and the binder and filler are five years old. The Beauty comes in a box of 25 with engraved brass plaques inside and out and each cigar is encased in a frosted glass tube with an orange cap. The cigars are double-banded and sheathed in cedar from the Beauty band to the foot. A box sells for a hefty. $770 and there will only be 500 boxes created each year.

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Gurkha Genghis Khan Cigars

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As we have seen before Kaizad Hansotia's Beach Cigar Group makes flavorful, high quality cigars. The latest in the Gurkha group is the Gurkha Genghis Khan. One would expect a cigar named after the fearsome Mongol chief to be super strong but it is actually a medium-bodied cigar. The Genghis Khan is a 7 1/2" by 52 Churchill size with a Costa Rican maduro wrapper, Dominican binder and Dominican and Honduran filler. The cigars are sold in a dome chest that holds 30 cigars and has a lift-out tray that reveals a lower compartment for additional cigar or accessory storage. The chest sells for $249.95.

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