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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto/Toro
Size : 152 x 20 mm
Ring : 50
Weight : N/A
Hand-Made
Price : ~$10.00/each
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I bought the Gurkha Grand Reserve Robusto on a whim and didn’t research it until after the purchase. After looking into it a bit, I found that it was combined with Luis XIII Cognac. I really didn’t know what to expect from it, and was I surprised.
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A lovely chocolate cigar, reminiscent of the color of a fine cappuccino. Looks like a winner.
Construction : [rating 4.5/5]
This smoke had a good even burn from tip to ring. It was tight, but not too tight and you got a good plume of smoke every time, even early on. Good job!
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As I stated before, I really didn’t know what to expect of this one. The first third really blew my mind. This was an incredible mixture of the cognac flavor and a smooth sweetness. The second third stayed along those same lines, yet I began to detect just a slight hint of pepper. The final third was where the spice started to really kick in. A little much for my own palate, but It was still enjoyable.
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A good investment, particularly if you are a fan of a good cognac.
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The inital taste and the lingering flavor upon my lips made this a highly enjoyable cigar. I would suggest that if you are fond of the pepper in the last third, that you try it with a good smooth carbonated drink of some sort, perhaps a nice champagne. It really accents the intensity.




Boy do I love a good Robusto, and this is a very good one. Really nice to look at. Even the smell is one of pure pleasure. The real experience, of course, is in the smoke. It makes me want to lite one up just thinking about it. Think I’ll do just that!
The cognac really made this one. If you’ve never had one in a humidor, give it a shot. I aged one for a month exactly and the flavor was so much more evident. This is one of those rare occasions where it’s good with or without, but I prefer it aged.
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