The KC/DW Review Series

[King Catfish]

OK, Let's see, I followed through with the Black Puro this evening, along with 2 fingers of MaCallan. I finished the Black Puro but am on the second 2 fingers of MaCallan. I'll try to be cordial but at the same time bluntly honest.
I am not impressed with the Gurkha Black Puro. I have had lesser cigars but cannot bring myself to brag about this one.
Wrapper (dark and no veins but a little lumpy)
Toasted (no special aroma).
Draw (heavy to medium but I didn't re-cut)
Burn (somewhat uneven but not at all unmanageable)
First half (some spicyness but not impressive)
Second half (flavors emerged progressively, none pronounced)
Finish (better than I was anticipating but still not impressed)

On a scale of 1-10 I would give this cigar a 7

IMO the Gurkha Black Puro does not live up to it's name.

Actually, I rather liked this one... although I agree it is only really good at the finish, and certainly is not as good-tasting as it is good-looking. Its impressive looks warrant a little more in the taste department, I have to concede.