Gurkha
Cellar Reserve 15 Year
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Dominican Criollo '98 wrapper; Dominican Olor binder; Dominican (15 year aged) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 58 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Dominican Criollo '98
- Binder
- Dominican Olor
- Filler
- Dominican (15 year aged)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4 × 58 to 7 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year uses a Dominican Criollo '98 wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year taste like?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year uses a Dominican Criollo '98 wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year made?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year use?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year uses a Dominican Criollo '98 wrapper over a Dominican Olor binder, with Dominican (15 year aged) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Prisoner (7 × 54), Koi (4 × 58), Solara (5 × 58), Hedonism (6 × 58) and Kraken (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year?
Cigars with a similar build include VegaFina Serie 2, Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet and Alec Bradley Tempus. They share criollo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.