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A Story from G.C Puffs-Cellar Reserve

gurkhacigars — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:36:56 +0000

In thought with a Gurkha Cellar Reserve
I have been writing a book lately and there are times I am finding that you have to sit back and put yourself in the characters shoes and figure out the next direction he takes in life. Today I hit a road block for a time, thinking of how the main character would deal with issues in his life. I decided to go out to the deck with my laptop and enjoy the great weather while I write. I took with me a Gurkha Cellar Reserve. I have not smoked many Gurkha cigars but this one is stunning to look at. I really like the wine label band on this cigar as it stands out from so many others. The wrapper is a nice even medium brown with a great oily sheen to it and the pig tail cap is one of the best I have seen. The pre light aroma along the cigar gave hints of hard wood and sweet spice. Once prepared to smoke, it lit very easily and with little effort, producing ample smoke with hardwood being the most prevalent flavor with spice right behind it. Around a quarter inch in, and the hardwood and spice mix is met with rich earth. Even this early in the cigar the strength was hitting around the medium range which means there is the possibility of ramping up as time goes on. Taking a long draw on the cigar, I read what was written on the screen of my laptop. My character, it would seem, was facing trials in his life. Thinking about his next step, the thought came that we all face trials of one sort or another in life, and what sets us apart is how we deal with them. Everyone’s method is as varied as there are wines in the world, and even in each method there are varieties in that. A friend of mine once had major trouble in his life, family related, and it drove him to seek help in the form of a counselor and prescriptions from him. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying this is wrong, because it has its place and for some people it is a necessary thing. But wouldn’t it be a wiser choice in some situations to take time to set aside ones emotions and logically think out a solution to what ever is wrong in ones life? As I continued to contemplate this I was nearing the middle of my cigar, which now had proven to have a great complexity and providing very ample flavors. The mid point was giving a luscious combination of hard wood, much akin to smoky oak, with rich earth and spice still very evident but with the addition of a flavor that was reminiscent of home made cookies my mother use to make with a touch of vanilla in them. The smoke was wafting gently from the cigar and the aroma carried hints of roasted nuts and wood in the fine tobacco essence. To this point the cigar is a grand smoke that could cause one to forget the things of thought and work and be carried to a place of tranquility. Looking back at the screen on my laptop, I began to type the next few paragraphs of the plight for the main character, not fully grasping yet were this would take him. None of us know what’s around the corner in our lives, we just have to face it as it happens and have faith in God that all will work out. There is one fact, however, that holds true for all of us, and that is that we can do nothing about one day or one minute that has past, but we can do much about tomorrow. Some people plan greatly for tomorrow but the reality is that you can plan all you want but it does not mean it will necessarily happen. Life itself is a leap of faith; it’s not to cower in but to be lived. Yes, we all get into times of life when we wonder what’s next, deal with regrets and the “what if’s” or the “I should have’s”. But why deal with those things when the day is at hand and today is the present. While in my over thinking attitude, I had reached the end of this amazing cigar, which now is giving supplying a palate indulging wave of tantalizing flavors of which are still the smoky oak, earth and cookies, with spice now coming through more at the end and the flavor mix being some what bolder and strength now more full. To my taste, this is not a power packed stick but just into the full range. Closing my laptop, I gave up for today as the flavors of this fantastic cigar are meant for sheer relaxation. The Gurkha Cellar Reserve is one great cigar that I most assuredly will be smoking more of.

Gurkha Cigars featured in Curvy Girl Magazine’s Gift Guide

gurkhacigars — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:09:14 +0000

Valentine’s Day … What to get the man in your life?

Every year we hear the same sappy love songs and commercials that encourage men all over to go out and buy something that is supposed to “prove” their love. If you have a good man (as I do) you know that no amount of roses is going to equal the love that he gives every day.  So why not turn the tables on this “Hallmark Holiday” and get the love of your life something to make him feel special! Here are some of our favorites…

Even if the man in your life doesn’t smoke, he will appreciate the look and feel of good cigar. Gurkha’s Assassin Dagger lives up to its name. It will not take any prisoners. A strong but flavorful Brazilian Wrapper, accompanied by a perfect Dominican Binder, with an exquisite Peruvian/Nicaraguan filler this gift is perfect for the strong, rugged type. The Assassin Daggers are sold for $9.16 individual and $183.00 per box. They can be purchased online at www.gurkhacigars.com. They are also sold in hundreds of cigar/smoke shops throughout the world.

Life of Luxury website featured Gurkha cigars in their Cigars & Spirits category 11/24/10

gurkhacigars — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:11:17 +0000

Gurkha – One of The Best Cigars in the World

by Luxe Living on November 24, 2010

Gurkha cigars

Gurkha is widely known as one of the best cigars in the world. Many cigar lovers strongly believe Gurkha cigars are truly the best in the world.

Similar to fine wine, the premier cigars are a result of utilizing the best tobacco and proper aging. The tobacco aging process can last from five to ten years, but is critical to the excellent taste of all Gurkha cigars.

Here is a sample of some of our favorite cigars from Gurkha:

Crest L’Grand
One of the best cigars Gurkha makes. The company can only release 250 Crest L’Grand boxes this year. A special 9 year aged Connecticut broad leaf maduro wrapper has given this Gurkha cigar a remarkable taste. The Crest L’Grand cigar box is exquisite and will be a collector’s center piece and the envy of all your friends.
- Connecticut Maduro Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder, Nicaraguan Filler.

Evil Corona
As Gurkha owner and founder Kaizad Hansotia has been quoted as saying, “this cigar is pure evil”. Make no mistakes here folks, it truly is pure evil. The Gurkha Evil Corona is one of the top rated cigars in the annual IPCPR convention for strength, quality, and construction. The Gurkha Evil will test your ability to walk and talk after smoking this amazingly strong, but complete cigar. Available in boxes of 20, the Elvis Wrapper is a dark oily Brazilian, with a pumped up Dominican Binder, and a Nicaraguan filler that will deliver all that you want and more in a cigar.
- Brazilian Wrapper, Dominican Binder, Nicaraguan Filler.

Assassin Torpedo
This Assassin Torpedo cigar lives up to it’s name. It will not take any prisoners. Gurkha’s first true full body cigar will test your pallet and your fill. The Assassin Torpedo cigar by Gurkha comes in five shapes Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, Churchill, and the infamous DAGGER. This strong but flavorful Brazilian Wrapper, accompanied by a perfect Dominican Binder, with an exquisite Peruvian/Nicaraguan Filler lives up to its name- the Assassin.
- Brazilian Wrapper, Dominican Binder, Peruvian / Nicaraguan Filler.

Ancient Warrior Emperor
One of Gurkha’s most popular cigars in the market. These Brazilian cigars are true to its name. The legendary smoothness of the Ancient Warrior Emperor cigar, which is true of all Gurkha Cigars, but yet it is also a medium bodied blend for cigar aficionados.
- Brazilian Wrapper, Dominican Binder, Honduran, Dominican Filler.

Black Dragon
The craftsmanship and characteristics of this cigar are so harmonious in the blending. It is truly a Dragon full of strength and graceful flavors.
- Connecticut Maduro Wrapper, Cameroon Binder, Dominican Filler.

Grand Reserve Torpedo
The Grand Reserve is the flagship brand of Gurkha Cigars. This magnificent Gurkha cigar is infused with the finest cognac in the world, handmade from the finest tobaccos. The premium Connecticut shade wrapper gives this Honduran made cigar a rich, creamy flavor with a hint of spice and promises a pleasantly light finish you will truly enjoy.
- Cognac Infused, Connecticut Shade Wrapper, Dominican Binder, Dominican Filler.

Gurkha cigar – Grand Reserve

To learn more about the entire line of high quality Gurkha cigars, please visit – http://www.gurkhacigars.com/

The Life of Luxury website featured Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve Cigar 11/18/10

gurkhacigars — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:02:08 +0000

Gurkha – His Majesty’s Reserve Cigar

by Luxe Living on November 18, 2010

Gurkha – His Majesty’s Reserve Cigar

The high end cigar market has definitely changed over the past several years. There has been a strong emergence of U.S. based cigar companies. Legendary Gurkha cigars is clearly the leader.

The worldwide economic slump has hit the Cuban cigar industry hard, but Miami based cigar company – Gurkha, is doing quite well. Gurkha continues to be awarded some of the highest honors in the cigar industry.

Looking for the perfect gift for that man in your life or a friend, relative, co-worker, boss, etc… can be a challenge. Maybe this is the ideal gift for him.

You can’t find anything better to go along with a bottle of holiday cheer, than a limited edition, $1,500 His Majesty’s Reserve Gurkha Cigar.

The His Majesty’s Reserve cigar by Gurka or as it’s more commonly known – “HMR”, is the world’s most expensive cigar.

During the time of British rule in India, colonial soldiers began rolling their own cigars from the local tobacco. Back then, the British held a fondness for the legendary Nepalese fighters and they inspired them to name their cigars “Gurkhas.”

Since that period, Gurkha has proudly become America’s premier producer of fine tobacco products.

What makes luxury cigar maker Gurkha unique is they combine both art and taste to offer a unique, but total overall experience to the cigar consumer.

Gurkha cigars are made from the world’s finest tobaccos and spices.

Blended by Kaizad Hansotia, each Gurkha cigar is a true masterpiece that both inspires and celebrates the rich art of a hand-rolled cigar.

Many of the most famous and expensive of cigar brands sell their cigars in a plain cedar box. But unlike those other cigar companies, all fine-made Gurkha cigars come packaged in a work of art. Each Gurkha cigar container reflects the product line’s individual character and unique traits.

So whether you are a seasoned cigar aficionado or a novice smoker, an extremely unique Gurkha cigar, such as the $1,500 His Majesty’s Reserve Gurkha Cigar …. can be truly enjoyed by all.

For information on the Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve Cigar plus all Gurka cigars, please visit: http://www.gurkhacigars.com/cigars.cfm

The Review Stew Blog- Product Review and giveaway featured Gurkha Grand Reserve 12/01/10

gurkhacigars — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:52:27 +0000

Wednesday, December 1

Grand Reserve Cigar Review and Giveaway

The Grand Reserve is the flagship brand of the Gurkha Cigars. This magnificent cigar is infused with the finest cognac in the world, handmade from the finest tobaccos. The premium Connecticut shade wrapper gives this Honduran made cigar a rich, creamy flavor with a hint of spice and promises a pleasantly light finish you will truly enjoy.

Gurkha Cigar is a gift that is sure to please any man. Made from the finest tobaccos and spices, which make them extremely unique, a Gurkha can be enjoyed by everyone-from the novice smoker to the most experienced cigar aficionados.

My Opinion

I knew from the minute I opened the package that held the Grand Reserve cigar that this was a quality cigar! It looked so fancy and my husband loved the smell! (I am not a big fan of cigars but my husband is! He really liked this cigar and highly recommended it to all men that love cigars!

I recommend Grand Reserve cigar as a great holiday gift idea for the man in your life! He will thank you for this quality cigar!

Buy It: You can purchase the Grand Reserve Cigar for approximately $13.00 per cigar, which can be bought individually or in a package of 30.

Win It: Gurkha is generously offering (1) variety pack of six Gurkha cigars (Archive Torpedo 1887, Black Dragon Torpedo,The Grand Reserve Torpedo Natural, The Status Churchill Maduro, The Assassin Dagger, and Ancient Warrior Emperor Brazilian Strong) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Variety Pack of six Gurkha Cigars
(over $65.00 worth of quality cigars!!!!)

Ok, here are the rules:

This giveaway will end December 15, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.
Must include email address in comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won) or tell me it is in your profile
This giveaway open to U.S. and Canada residents.

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Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, contacted by email and Gurkha will send your prize by mail.

* Thank you to Gurkha Cigars for their product for review! Disclosure – This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

The Bachelor Guy Blog- Your Ultimate Guide to Gifting with Liquor features Gurkha Grand Reserve 12/11/10

gurkhacigars — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:26:42 +0000

This isn’t a spirit either, so why the inclusion here? Because the Grand Reserve luxury cigar, besides being a great way to end a holiday meal with everyone on your gift giving list, and besides being the perfect compliment no matter your after-dinner drink of choice, it is also infused with the finest cognac. A cigar that has spirits inside definitely qualifies it for this list. Think of it as a smoke-able bottle.

GurkhaCigars.com

The Houston Chronicle

gurkhacigars — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:42:05 +0000

AMMO Magazine- For Him: Gurkha Cigars for Valentine’s Day

gurkhacigars — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:37:59 +0000

There’s nothing like the feeling a man gets while smoking a smooth cigar. So why not give him this perfect gift; I’m sure coming from you it will blow his mind.

Gurkha Cigars have two of the best selections to give your man; or even purchase for yourself.

Evil (photo above) – a dark oily Brazilian wrapped cigar, with a pumped up Dominican Binder, and Nicaraguan filler that will deliver all that you could ever want in a cigar.

The Grand Reserve – the premium Connecticut shade wrapper gives this Honduran made cigar a rich, creamy flavor with a hint of spice and a pleasantly light finish.

Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine

gurkhacigars — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:57:48 +0000

Gurkha was featured in Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine in the “Connoisseur” section. The piece discusses premium cigars in general and includes insights from Kaizad that form a central part of the article along with the Gurkha brand’s history and its rise to its current status.

New York Resident Magazine

gurkhacigars — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:25:02 +0000