The Cigar Stop Review of the Gurkha: Park Avenue Cigar

Name: Gurkha: Park Avenue - Maduro

Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Habano Maduro

Filler/Binder: Nicaraguan

Shape/Size: Torpedo only

Strength: Medium

Box/Bundle: Bundle of 20

Flavored: No

Price: $4.00 per Single – Per Bundle $60.00 - $70.00

 I found this cigar to be a triple threat; A Maduro, Affordable and Delicious. What else can I tell you about this one? BUY IT, it ranks in the top 10 of our Budget Bundles, it has the quality and flavor of a $12.00 cigar at a $4.00 price tag.

 I have seen this offering from Gurkha on sale and clearance at some online companies and ample supplies of them at the “brick & mortar’s” pick one up and give it a try see if 3 of our reviewers are correct in their opinions.

 We rate this cigar a 5.5 out of 10

It doesn’t have to be expensive to have quality and taste

B.O.T.L.

~CigarAsh~

CigarAsh's Review of the Indian Tabac Maduro

                                  Indian Tabac maduro

Origin: Honduran

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler/Binder: Costa Rican, Honduran & Nicaraguan

Shape/Size: Pyramid – Robusto - Toro

Strength: Full

Box/Bundle: Box of 20

Flavored: No

Price: $2.20 per single – per Box $54.00 to $59.00

 

 

 

Indian Tabac Maduro comes in 3 sizes Boxer (4.5x50), Teepee (5.5x52) and Tomahawk (6x52). And these yummy black heathens come in a box of 25.

 These Full bodied dark bad boys are smooth, rich and have a hint of spice and sport and even burn, great construction and a nice solid ash that doesn’t even consider flaking out on you.

They are made with 5 year aged Nicaraguan, Costa Rican and Honduran fillers with Nicaraguan Habano binders and a Connecticut maduro broadleaf wrapper.

 

Ever since purchasing the Brad Rocky Patel has just left it as is and that shape is fantastic! They are price very reasonable that range from $54.50 to $59.50 for a box of 25 so they won’t break the bank.

 If you are a fan of Full bodied cigars this is the one for you, give 1 a try and I bet you will try them over and over again. They are a little strong for an everyday cigar, but they well worth the weekend warrior smoker.

 

 Want a medium or mild version of this great cigar they are available in the Classic line of Indian Tabac.

I rate this one 6 out of 10

Happy Smoking

~CigarAsh~

CigarAsh Reviews The Black Ops Maduro Cigar

Black Ops – Maduro

Origin: Nicaragua

Fillers: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf, Maduro

Strength: Medium-Full

 

 Gurkha Cigars came up with the Black Ops brand about 2 years ago and since then it has increased its offerings to 3 (Connecticut, Habano and Maduro) and has really gained in popularity and pushed its way to the forefront of the Bargain Bundles sales and giving stiff completion to Puros Indios and other brands.

 

 Today we are focusing on the Maduro. The Maduro offering is nice it starts off a bit peppery and finishes smooth with an espresso flavor and notes of sweetness with a touch of honey and chocolate. For me I don’t get the Honey or the Chocolate finish, however it does get smooth after a bit, I do have to say you get the spice from the peppery blending of all Nicaraguan binder and fillers tobaccos and the Maduro wrapper. It also has a heavy smoke so it is best for a less active occasion for smoking.

 I like this one and I would never say no to it and it goes great with a whiskey, but it would not be my pick for an everyday cigar. I think the Habano blend is far superior to the Maduro, but please try them for yourself and you tell me what you think. Also I have found the brand to have a few too many veins in the wrapper leafs and that is a shame due to the fact it can inhibit the burn and the flavor.

 On the Cigar Stop Rating Scale this one gets a 5 ½ above average and a nice smoke.

See you next time

B.O.T.L

~Cigar Ash~