Gurkha
Private Select
Gurkha Private Select is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 42 to 7¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Private Select uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 h 15 min to 1 h 50 min for a 7.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Private Select taste like?
Gurkha Private Select uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Private Select?
Gurkha Private Select is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Private Select 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 Private Select made?
Gurkha Private Select is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Private Select use?
Gurkha Private Select uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Private Select come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Corona (5 × 42) and Churchill (7¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Private Select?
For a 7.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 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 Private Select?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Private Select?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro and Macanudo Inspirado Black. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.