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  1. 06-04-2008, 11:12 PM #1
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    Default Gurkha Turk

    http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewciga...ourceid=CGWS01

    Got an e-mail from cigar.com about this new cigar from Gurkha. Supposed to contain some rare Turkish tobacco. Has anyone heard or tried this cigar? (JFellows?)
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    I just smoked my first and didn't notice any distinctive Turkish flavor. It is in the realm of the Avo XO, The Edge Lite, and Rocky Patel Connecticut. Just as good as those but not any better. It is a bit creamier than the Rocky Patels, and has a bit of more of the cherry flavor characteristic of Nicaraguan tobacco distinguishing it from the Avo XO. In a blind test, I probably would have difficulty differentiating it from The Edge Lite. For a milder cigar, I like all of the above and would choose one over the other based solely on price. We'll see how the Turk tastes after it sits for a while.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Schwit View Post
    I just smoked my first and didn't notice any distinctive Turkish flavor. It is in the realm of the Avo XO, The Edge Lite, and Rocky Patel Connecticut. Just as good as those but not any better. It is a bit creamier than the Rocky Patels, and has a bit of more of the cherry flavor characteristic of Nicaraguan tobacco distinguishing it from the Avo XO. In a blind test, I probably would have difficulty differentiating it from The Edge Lite. For a milder cigar, I like all of the above and would choose one over the other based solely on price. We'll see how the Turk tastes after it sits for a while.
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    Just won a "mazo" from the Devil Site. I can send one your way if you are interested, BD...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TampaSupremo View Post
    Just won a "mazo" from the Devil Site. I can send one your way if you are interested, BD...

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    Wow, thanks for the offer, I am interested. Do you want something to trade for it?
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    No need, dude. Just PM me your address in the next day or so. I don't think they've shipped yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by BDurrani View Post
    Wow, thanks for the offer, I am interested. Do you want something to trade for it?
    How about focusing on your outstanding debts before negotiating more trades?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TampaSupremo View Post
    No need, dude. Just PM me your address in the next day or so. I don't think they've shipped yet

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    I received the cigar a day or two ago. The Turk will be the next cigar I smoke once finals are done.
    Thanks TampaSupremo for the Turk and the extra stog!
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    Lit one up after lunch today. Tasty mild-med smoke with some nuttiness to it. I'm not sure what Turkish tobacco is supposed to taste like so I can't really comment on it. Overall it was a pleasant experience and definitely worth the price paid (about $3 per).

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    This has become the only mild cigar I smoke since I prefer strong cigars, but I smoke a LOT of these. Absolutely delicious.
    Three small whiskies had gone to his head and Gallaher's strong cigar had confused his mind, for he was a delicate and abstinent person. (--from the short story 'A Little Cloud' by James Joyce)
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