Gurkha
Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (up to 12 year aged) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (up to 12 year aged)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 58 to 6 × 60
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 Platinum Edition 12 Year uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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 Platinum Edition 12 Year taste like?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Platinum Edition 12 Year?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year made?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year use?
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (up to 12 year aged) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Solara (5 × 58), Hedonism (6 × 58) and Kraken XO (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 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 Platinum Edition 12 Year?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Platinum Edition 12 Year?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Havana VI, La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro and Dapper Siempre Sun Grown. They share oscuro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.