Gurkha
Revenant Corojo
Gurkha Revenant Corojo is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Honduran Corojo wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Honduran Corojo
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera El Artista
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 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 Revenant Corojo uses a Honduran 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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.
Sizes
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What does Gurkha Revenant Corojo taste like?
Gurkha Revenant Corojo uses a Honduran 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 Revenant Corojo?
Gurkha Revenant Corojo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Revenant Corojo 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 Revenant Corojo made?
Gurkha Revenant Corojo is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Revenant Corojo use?
Gurkha Revenant Corojo uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Revenant Corojo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Revenant Corojo?
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 Revenant Corojo?
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 Revenant Corojo?
Cigars with a similar build include Sinistro El Burro Corojo, Argyle Dark Corojo and La Aurora 100 Años. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.