Gurkha
Volition America Maduro
Gurkha Volition America Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs San Andres Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gurkha
- Wrapper
- San Andres Maduro
- 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 Maduro uses a San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, 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 Volition America Maduro taste like?
Gurkha Volition America Maduro uses a San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
Gurkha Volition America Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro made?
Gurkha Volition America Maduro is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gurkha Volition America Maduro use?
Gurkha Volition America Maduro uses a San Andres Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro?
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 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Volition America Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.