Quick Smoke: Gurkha Ghost Shadow
27 Apr 2013
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,†“hold,†or “sell.â€
Another cigar sporting the seemingly ubiquitous Brazilian arapiraca maduro wrapper, this time encasing a criollo ’98 binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. A medium-strength, five-inch stick, this Gurkha delivers a pleasant experience with only a hint of the dirt that I link to Brazilian tobacco. It also displayed little of the sweetness often found in maduros, though there was a bit of cocoa and coffee. Construction, burn, and draw were excellent in the pair I smoked. Judge it by your own preferences, and if they match up, give it a try. Oh, and check out that stunning black and silver band.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
I haven't smoked a lot of Gurkhas, but I love the Gurkha Ghost Angel that comes in the black tubo and event bought a box of them. Tons of smoke come off them when you light them up. Very good flavor too.
Dave – I've seen that one but haven't tried it. I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks.
I liked the one sample of this I smoked at the show. It's made by Abe Flores of Pinar del Rio (along with the Gurkha 125 and Ninja).