I remember having one of those though I can’t remember what age it was. I thought it was good considering the maker. At the very least you probably wouldn’t peg it a Gurkha if you smoked one blind.
Differences in the appearance could be due to the fact that coins of this era were most likely hand minted. The proofs were hand carved and struck using a big guy with a big hammer. Variations may not be uncommon. I would also say the match is close enough to warrant a trip to a coin shop.
Go with a tupperdor to start off with, they are a cheap way to go, easy to maintain and you can build up the stash as you learn what you like most. Once you have a feel for what you like most the you start to upgrade to a coolidor or wineador. Point is to start off simple then move up, it will...
WT101 and Bulleit are both good and easy on the budget. Rittenhouse is also decently priced, good straight and as a mixer. Whistle Pig is pricey but worth it IMO. Sazerac and E.H. Taylor are also good sippers.
Pepin does make some pepper bombs that is for sure. Some like it(me), some don’t. Put them in the bottom of the humi and try again in a year. They sometimes mellow a bit.
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