Gurkha
Royal Reserve
Gurkha Royal Reserve is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Gurkha Royal Reserve yet.
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.
- 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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How strong is Gurkha Royal Reserve?
Gurkha Royal Reserve is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Royal Reserve 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 Royal Reserve made?
Gurkha Royal Reserve is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What sizes does Gurkha Royal Reserve come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Royal Reserve?
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.