Gurkha
Volition America Connecticut
Gurkha Volition America Connecticut is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 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 Volition America Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Volition America Connecticut taste like?
Gurkha Volition America Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Volition America Connecticut?
Gurkha Volition America Connecticut is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Gurkha Volition America Connecticut good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gurkha Volition America Connecticut made?
Gurkha Volition America Connecticut is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Volition America Connecticut use?
Gurkha Volition America Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gurkha Volition America Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gurkha Volition America Connecticut?
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 Volition America Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Volition America Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance WR 1794, Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 and Dapper La Madrina Shade. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.