Gurkha
Nicaragua Series
Gurkha Nicaragua Series is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Corojo wrapper; Cameroon binder; Criollo 98, USA, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6⅛ × 52.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Corojo
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Criollo 98, USA, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 to 6⅛ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Nicaragua Series uses a Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, 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.
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What does Gurkha Nicaragua Series taste like?
Gurkha Nicaragua Series uses a Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Nicaragua Series?
Gurkha Nicaragua Series is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Gurkha Nicaragua Series 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 Nicaragua Series made?
Gurkha Nicaragua Series is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Nicaragua Series use?
Gurkha Nicaragua Series uses a Corojo wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Criollo 98, USA, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Nicaragua Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Belicoso (6⅛ × 52), 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 Nicaragua Series?
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 Nicaragua Series?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, 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 Nicaragua Series?
Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf, Man O' War Puro Authentico and Black Label Trading Co. Cabaiguan Pur. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.