Gurkha
Marquesa
Gurkha Marquesa is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Sumatra wrapper; Habano binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Sumatra
- Binder
- Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 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 Marquesa uses a Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Marquesa taste like?
Gurkha Marquesa uses a Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Marquesa?
Gurkha Marquesa is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gurkha Marquesa 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 Marquesa made?
Gurkha Marquesa is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Marquesa use?
Gurkha Marquesa uses a Sumatra wrapper over a Habano binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Marquesa come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Belicoso (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Marquesa?
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 Marquesa?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Marquesa?
Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, La Aurora 1495 Series and Vega Magna. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.