Gurkha Grand Reserve Louis XIII Churchill

[überZigarre]

Two nights ago, I smoked the (in)famous wax-sealed Gurkha Churchill. I spent about two hours on it, and was extremely impressed with the quality of the smoke and the cigar.

As I pulled it out of the crystal tube, the aroma of the cognac infusion was as intoxicating as the scent of a woman. I probably sat running the stick under my nostrils for fifteen minutes before finally cutting it and lighting it. For a brief moment, I flashed back to the days when I used to enjoy the Drew Estate's Kuba Kuba for its lovely spice infusion, and wondered if this was going to be the same. I hoped not, as I have put quite a distance between myself and such smokes.

The Gurkha would not let me down. It was one of the sweetest smelling and tasting cigars I have had in the past six months. But that was just the beginning. As I progressed down the length of the cigar, the taste increased in fullness and intensity, yet never wavered from being as smooth as any smoke I've enjoyed. By the end, I was tasting leather, cedar, and nut. It never soured, and I enjoyed the taste lingering on my tongue even after I finished. I was thoroughly impressed and would love to grab a few more for passing on.

As I'm not used to such a sweet cigar, I give this cigar a strong 9.

üZ.

 

[AVB]

Was this the Platinum or Bronze wax ones? Or did you really get fancy with the purple wax ones?

 

[Tuxindy]

Was this the Platinum or Bronze wax ones? Or did you really get fancy with the purple wax ones?

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What is the difference between the platinum and Bronze wax?

 

[bfreebern]

Color

 

[AVB]

quality

 

[wam79]

melting point?

 

[wam79]

jokes aside
I have't tried one yet
I seem to like most Gurkhas so I
will now have to put these on my must taste list :thumbs:

Bill

 

[Land Rover]

When i first tried one of these, i was hooked. Then my local cigar shop told me he wasn't getting anymore. So, i bought up every platinum and bronze i could find. I stopped at about 20 of them. So i didn't smoke one for about 6 months, and wouldn't you know it, my tast changed. i didn't enjoy them anymore.

 

[AVB]

So hookup with WAM and do a fiver with him.

When i first tried one of these, i was hooked. Then my local cigar shop told me he wasn't getting anymore. So, i bought up every platinum and bronze i could find. I stopped at about 20 of them. So i didn't smoke one for about 6 months, and wouldn't you know it, my tast changed. i didn't enjoy them anymore.

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[Land Rover]

I gifted all of mine away over the past 3 months as bonus sticks in trades on another board.

So hookup with WAM and do a fiver with him.

When i first tried one of these, i was hooked.  Then my local cigar shop told me he wasn't getting anymore.  So, i bought up every platinum and bronze i could find.  I stopped at about 20 of them.  So i didn't smoke one for about 6 months, and wouldn't you know it, my tast changed.  i didn't enjoy them anymore.

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[überZigarre]

Mine was the bronze wax. I don't think my taste preferences will include it as a regular smoke, but I will have to mix it with a drink next time and see what it's like.

üZ.

 

[opusxfiles]

Mine was the bronze wax. I don't think my taste preferences will include it as a regular smoke, but I will have to mix it with a drink next time and see what it's like.

üZ.

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ummmm doesn't every cigar go better with a drink???????? :whistling:

 

[Hillbilly Steaks]

I've got a couple of these as well. Anxious for a chance to try them out.

oh, and for reference.

Platinum and Gran Reserve

Royal Salute

 

[tjm5019]

I've been curious about these. I have heard everything from "it's not worth your money, it sucks" to "its great" Never smoked any, but i might have to try to find a few

 

[MonkeyK]

I've had a platinum and found it very different and quite enjoyable. Nothing I need to do regularly, but I liked it all the same.

 

[gregor22]

I've been curious about these. I have heard everything from "it's not worth your money, it sucks" to "its great" Never smoked any, but i might have to try to find a few

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Try Cbid, they have threes up for sale all of the time. This is the stick that I usually gift out to new cigar smokers. They are a change of pace and as most Gurkhas, well constructed.

Gregor

 

[tjm5019]

I've been curious about these.  I have heard everything from "it's not worth your money, it sucks" to "its great" Never smoked any, but i might have to try to find a few

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Try Cbid, they have threes up for sale all of the time. This is the stick that I usually gift out to new cigar smokers. They are a change of pace and as most Gurkhas, well constructed.

Gregor

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Yes, i know cbid has great deals, but i'm 20 and you have to be 21 to buy stuff on there!!!! There have been a TOn of great deals on cbid but i can't bid on them!

 

[Jack Straw]

I've been curious about these.  I have heard everything from "it's not worth your money, it sucks" to "its great" Never smoked any, but i might have to try to find a few

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Try Cbid, they have threes up for sale all of the time. This is the stick that I usually gift out to new cigar smokers. They are a change of pace and as most Gurkhas, well constructed.

Gregor

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Yes, i know cbid has great deals, but i'm 20 and you have to be 21 to buy stuff on there!!!! There have been a TOn of great deals on cbid but i can't bid on them!

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Not that I would ever advocate underage smoking, but I don't think CBid checks ID's. As long as you have a valid credit card, or access to one, you're probably good to go.

 

[Hillbilly Steaks]

I've been curious about these.  I have heard everything from "it's not worth your money, it sucks" to "its great" Never smoked any, but i might have to try to find a few

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Try Cbid, they have threes up for sale all of the time. This is the stick that I usually gift out to new cigar smokers. They are a change of pace and as most Gurkhas, well constructed.

Gregor

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Yes, i know cbid has great deals, but i'm 20 and you have to be 21 to buy stuff on there!!!! There have been a TOn of great deals on cbid but i can't bid on them!

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If you want some of the Gran Reserve, just let me know. My local shop has a bunch of them. Like $12 or $13 a piece I think. I'd be happy to pick up a couple for you.

E

 

[hddhdd]

Good but burned hot.... :0