Gurkha
Treinta
Gurkha Treinta is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper; Aganorsa Corojo 98 binder; Criollo 98, Criollo 99 filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
- Binder
- Aganorsa Corojo 98
- Filler
- Criollo 98, Criollo 99
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Aganorsa Leaf
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGurkha Treinta uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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: a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 Treinta taste like?
Gurkha Treinta uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Treinta?
Gurkha Treinta is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gurkha Treinta 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 Treinta made?
Gurkha Treinta is made in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Treinta use?
Gurkha Treinta uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over an Aganorsa Corojo 98 binder, with Criollo 98, Criollo 99 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Treinta come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Treinta?
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 Treinta?
With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 Treinta?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas, Cornelius & Anthony The Gent and Nestor Miranda 1989 Rosado. They share rosado wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.