Gurkha
Ghost Gold
Gurkha Ghost Gold is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Mexican binder; Dominican, USA, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6 × 54 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Mexican
- Filler
- Dominican, USA, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 6 × 54 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Ghost Gold uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Ghost Gold taste like?
Gurkha Ghost Gold uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Ghost Gold?
Gurkha Ghost Gold is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Ghost Gold 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 Ghost Gold made?
Gurkha Ghost Gold is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Ghost Gold use?
Gurkha Ghost Gold uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Mexican binder, with Dominican, USA, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Ghost Gold come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Asura (6 × 54), Exorcist (6 × 54) and Shadow (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Ghost Gold?
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 Ghost Gold?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Ghost Gold?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.