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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Gurkha Warlord XO: Review

Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Connecticut
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Size: 6 x 60 Gordo XO
Freebie on a recent purchase from CI

Professed to be one of the greatest and full bodied Gurkha.  I can’t think of too many full bodied Gurkhas that I have had. 

Off the Light: smooth feel, delicate earth; as the burn continues it seems to be a mild-medium bodied smoke, not much on the flavor front, simple delicate earthy tone of rich soil, there is a big soft spot right where I bite on the cigar

Mid-Point: entering the second-third the cigar is more medium body at best; delicate soil continues with a dose of mild-medium roast coffee the kind made with well water.  This stick has been disappointing so far.  Thank goodness it was free. 


The burn is starting to canoe and the wrapper is starting to pop.  There was a spot on the wrapper were the Warlord band was.  This is where the wrapper is starting to crack. 

The wrapper did not pop.  Just a little crack and the burn went on by without an issue.  Must have been the glue on the band.  


Down the Stretch: I can’t believe I made it this far for this cigar is boring.  The cigar has needed several touch ups with the lighter to correct the uneven burn.  The flavor is a dry earthy coffee and nothing else.  The aftertaste just feels dirty.  I won’t be smoking this down to the nub.  I want to go get a good cigar to finish the day on a positive note.    


To the Point: if you want to be bored to death this cigar is for you.  I wouldn't pay a dollar for this stick.  You don’t want your buddies dipping into your humidor hand them this cigar … they well never ask for another one.   


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