Gurkha
San Miguel
Gurkha San Miguel is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf. It pairs Nicaraguan Shade Brown Corojo wrapper; Double Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4¼ × 42 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Shade Brown Corojo
- Binder
- Double Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Aganorsa Leaf
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 4¼ × 42 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 San Miguel uses a Nicaraguan Shade Brown 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-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 San Miguel taste like?
Gurkha San Miguel uses a Nicaraguan Shade Brown 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 San Miguel?
Gurkha San Miguel is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha San Miguel 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 San Miguel made?
Gurkha San Miguel is made in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha San Miguel use?
Gurkha San Miguel uses a Nicaraguan Shade Brown Corojo wrapper over a Double Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha San Miguel come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Petite Corona (4¼ × 42), 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 San Miguel?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 San Miguel?
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 San Miguel?
Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.