Gurkha
Sniper
Gurkha Sniper is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Dominican Maduro wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 7½ × 52.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Dominican Maduro
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 7½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Sniper uses a Dominican Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 55 min for a 7.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, port, 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.
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What does Gurkha Sniper taste like?
Gurkha Sniper uses a Dominican Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Sniper?
Gurkha Sniper is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Sniper 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 Sniper made?
Gurkha Sniper is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Sniper use?
Gurkha Sniper uses a Dominican Maduro wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Sniper come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Sniper (7½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Sniper?
For a 7.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 55 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 Sniper?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 Sniper?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 1903 Preferidos, Bucanero El Capitan Maduro and Dunhill Aged Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.