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  • KingoftheCove
    KingoftheCove Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 908
    kuzi16:
    mamosa24:
    As for the thread topic, I just finished a Gurkha Crest. I don't really understand the hate that I've seen for Gurkhas. I smoked a Spec Ops yesterday with friends, and a Centurion Perfecto earlier today. The Spec Ops was really nice, it didn't unwrap at all, and while the Perfecto unraveled a bit, I was able to fix it, and it tasted great. It didn't really draw as nicely as most other cigars I've had, but it had a very unctuous mouth feel and a lot of complexity.
    how much out of pocket was that Crest? what is the MSRP? worth what you paid? Worth MSRP?
    that is part of the problem people have.

    the other problem that people have is something that you mentioned in your post: construction issues.
    one didnt draw correctly, one started to fall apart.
    if my cigars Commands a $20+ MSRP there had better not be a single construction issue with any of them ever.
    there are too many inconsistent points with Gurkha and very few "amazing" cigars. they have some good ones but given the price, they are easy to be critical of.




    good thing almost nobody pays MSRP for them.
    dang.............all this Gurkha talk is gonna make me dig out a Titan.........I have had issues with a few of them though (construction/burn/taste).......but the good ones are good, especially after 6 months or so..............still................I don't buy them anymore, and I never paid anything close to msrp.
  • phobicsquirrel
    phobicsquirrel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,349
    Kuzi hit it right, construction. I love me a Titan/cent/beast/beauty but the consistency isn't there. Though I should mention I haven't had one beauty from my box have any issues, though my Titans and Beasts and Centurions have. But with what they command for msrp they shouldn't. I mean a fluke sure, but a lot of people have issues.

    I had a crest a few weeks ago, well maybe months by now and it was my 2nd one. It wasn't what I remember and didn't have much flavor. I'm glad you enjoyed yours though.
  • mamosa24
    mamosa24 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2
    Well, I got the 10 Gurkha Sampler for 29.95 on this very website.

    I can tell the difference between a good cigar and a bad cigar. But I'm not sure if I can tell the difference between a good cigar and a GREAT cigar. For 3 bucks? Worth every penny.

    And yeah, a tiny part began unraveling, but I licked my finger, got the inside of the leaf a bit wet, and then stuck it back and had no more problems. And from what I've heard, the Perfecto is just more of a firm draw to begin with. It wasn't like it didn't draw correctly, it just didn't draw as much as most other cigars I've smoked.
  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,493
    Gonna fire up a La Gloria Cubana Serie R here in a few.
  • kaspera79
    kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    Two today.. First was a La Gloria Cubana Artetanos Retro Especialle. I really enjoyed this cigar a lot. The second one I've had and both had flawless construction, burn and great flavor profile.
    Next was a Quesada Seleccion Espana.. Another winner. I liked everything about this cigar. Overall a good cigar day.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Started with a Cusano 59, now workin on an Oliva O perfecto,,,enjoyin the perfecto
  • jj20030
    jj20030 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,448
    fixing to spark a macanudo vintage 1997 maduro toro
  • twistedstem
    twistedstem Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,691
    still smoking phillies blunts chocolates just ordered a sampler looking forward to it
  • firetruckguy
    firetruckguy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,484
    Ashton aged maduro..... I dropped it :(
  • Goatmilk
    Goatmilk Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 200
    5 Vegas Series 'A'. My girlfriend said the smell is making her want some chocolate.
  • amz1301
    amz1301 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,287
    Liga Privada T52 Toro
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Smoking an AVO, unfortunately I grabbed the wrong one,, gonna blame it on their label scheme
  • KevinFitts
    KevinFitts Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 225
    Trying out an Oliveros King Havano
  • OchoZacho
    OchoZacho Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,471
    slickric:
    i can't believe it took me this long to have one of these san lotanos. Uploaded from the Photobucket iPhone Appnext i need to try the maduro
    After that you need to try the Oval. It's spectacular.
  • Tumbler
    Tumbler Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 338
    T-52 One of my personal faves...

    Haven't had a lot of time to post the last couple of years or commit - but still peek through the shades. Tonight Le Bijou Toro with a Breakfast stout... and a St Ambroise. Perhaps an Odin Tipple... :)
  • docbp87
    docbp87 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,521
    BLind smoked what I am pretty sure was a Puro Authentico this morning, and am now smoking a Cohiba Siglo II tubo.
  • acewoodson
    acewoodson Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 191
    Had my first Alec Bradley Prensado. Smoked half of it on the way to judging the battle of the bands today and then finished it off on the way home. Good stick.
  • catfishbluezz
    catfishbluezz Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,993
    Padron londres...after some green enchiladas, reggae band, and a pint of newcastle for old times sake. I love these sticks
  • chemforever
    chemforever Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,200
    To start off the late afternoon went with a torano fortress double toro it looks like maybe 6x60.
  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,493
    Another stick via trade with jj20030. San Lotano Habano
  • JHewey
    JHewey Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,411
    PDR Reserva Limitada from Todd (bigt06)

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  • slickric
    slickric Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 705
    Direwolf:
    Another stick via trade with jj20030. San Lotano Habano
    greta choice
  • JDH
    JDH Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,107
    Direwolf:
    Another stick via trade with jj20030. San Lotano Habano
    I had one of those today, and a My Father later this afternoon (both robustos) and I think the San Lotano was the better cigar. That damned AJ is gonna put me in the pooooor house for sure.
  • JDH
    JDH Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,107
    JHewey:
    PDR Reserva Limitada from Todd (bigt06)

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    JHewey, what did you think of that cigar...I've not had one of them yet.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    AB Black Market
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    JDH:
    Direwolf:
    Another stick via trade with jj20030. San Lotano Habano
    I had one of those today, and a My Father later this afternoon (both robustos) and I think the San Lotano was the better cigar. That damned AJ is gonna put me in the pooooor house for sure.
    I'm really impressed with the San Lotano line!
  • htm2010
    htm2010 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 28
    Carlos Torano Fortress -Cannon
  • JHewey
    JHewey Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,411
    JDH:
    JHewey:
    PDR Reserva Limitada from Todd (bigt06)

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    JHewey, what did you think of that cigar...I've not had one of them yet.
    This is my first and only one. But i really liked it. Im really starting to love PDR cigars. Ha i just realized both of my cigars today were made by PDR.
  • JDH
    JDH Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,107
    The Kid:
    JDH:
    Direwolf:
    Another stick via trade with jj20030. San Lotano Habano
    I had one of those today, and a My Father later this afternoon (both robustos) and I think the San Lotano was the better cigar. That damned AJ is gonna put me in the pooooor house for sure.
    I'm really impressed with the San Lotano line!
    Me too. I've already got a box of Oval coronas and robustos, and I may get a box of the pyramids too. I love that cigar.
  • Nick2021
    Nick2021 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 938
    Trying a Particulares courtesy of the "Beard" ;)