Gurkha Symphony ~ Robusto

[badwhale]

dustinpollock's (sorta) review
DeeDubya’s review

Smoke: Gurkha Symphony ~ Robusto
Drink(s): Yuengling Porter
Tunes: turned out, nothing

Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: ?
Filler: ?
Draw: Medium
Burn: Good
Misc: 90+ minutes.

Pre-light: Tan Connecticut wrapper. Nice construction. Musty tobacco scent. A bitter prelight taste.



Light: Pretty easy. Medium draw.

1st 3rd: Has a sweet twinge. Nutty flavor. Creamy smoke sofar. Light to medium body, with medium flavor. Pretty nice sofar.



Ash: Light grey. Stakes nice, and holds on for 1 ¾”



2nd 3rd: Mild smoke in general. Has a good flavor. Nutty and creamy. I detect no spices or pepper. Very smooth. This is more of a morning smoke, I think.



3rd 3rd: Similar to the other 3rds. Very mild now, even more than before. Not bad. Creamy & nutty butter flavor. Good breakfast smoke.



Overall impression: As I described it, I probably wouldn’t look for more of these, unless I saw an outrageous deal. I suspect I can find a substitute mild smoke (which I’m not a big fan of) for a better price. There’s a time and place for mild. Either way, thanks a bunch to Smoked! for allowing me the opportunity.

Will

[derivation]

I had one of these a while ago and my impression was the same, a good first thing in the morning smoke. Though for the price, there are a bunch of others I'd rather have. The one thing that did impress me with the one that I smoked was its construction, had a great draw and burn.

[bigwhiteash]

Pretty much my experience as well....

Decent first cigar of the day if you can get them at a REALLY good price.

Thanks for the review, my friend!

[Irish79]

Another nice review Will. Isn't that two Gurkha reviews in a row now? Are you going for the trifecta with your next review? lol

[badwhale]

Another nice review Will. Isn't that two Gurkha reviews in a row now? Are you going for the trifecta with your next review? lol

Now that you mention it....

Will
I also have a Diamond Crown review laying around here somewhere...

[Roger]

Nice review Will. I have not yet had a Ghurka, but will need to try soon. You mentioned that the smoke was creamy and buttery. I remember having the same experience with the CAO gold. This cigar might be right up my alley!

Thanks for the review. Roger.

[Smoked!]

Good write up. This is one of the more consistent Gurkhas IMO. Definitely lightweight. Definitely buy them on sale.

[matthewjmichael]

Thanks for the review; I didn't have a great experience with these. I purchased a 5-pack and I have 2 or 3 in the bottom of my humi to see if they improve with time. I think a good and cheaper alternative is the Cu-Avana.