Gurkha
Revenant Maduro
Gurkha Revenant Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs San Andres wrapper; Cameroon binder; T13, Corona, Broadleaf filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- San Andres
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- T13, Corona, Broadleaf
- 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 Maduro uses a San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Maduro taste like?
Gurkha Revenant Maduro uses a San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
Gurkha Revenant Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Revenant Maduro 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 Maduro made?
Gurkha Revenant Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Revenant Maduro use?
Gurkha Revenant Maduro uses a San Andres wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with T13, Corona, Broadleaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Revenant Maduro 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 Maduro?
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 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.