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Rocky & Gurkha Does Anyone Like Them?
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weird! :smokingbo
I was really excited about an Edge Missle Maduro I was gifted a while back. When I got around to smoking it a few weeks back, I was sadly disappointed. Not only did it turn my fingers brown, but it had HORRIBLE draw issues and got very harsh way too soon. I was disappointed because it looked like such a delicious, chocolately cigar. I guess the marketing of the dyed wrapper worked on me!
But other than that, I don't mind RP's... Just so many other cigars in my humidors to try out, before I would go out and buy any RP's.
But other than that, I don't mind RP's... Just so many other cigars in my humidors to try out, before I would go out and buy any RP's.
hdroadglide
BoM x 2, BoY 2011
are you sure you washed up properly before smoking???:smokingbo
I think RP has a good line overall. Not every thing he makes is good. personally I like the 12 years vintage and the decade. They worth a try.
BeerAdvocate
BeerHunter
The RP Edge Sumatra was a good stick, too bad you cant get it anymore.
The RP Winter blend is my favorite!
The RP Winter blend is my favorite!
Psojka RP,601
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i enjoy rp...not so much gurkha tho
rp makes a few great smokes IMO
rp makes a few great smokes IMO
PepinAddiction
Thought Criminal
I don't mind the RP 1961's for some reason. Definately no Gurkhas.
After seeing this top 100 posts, and sitting here reading them all...I had to chime in.
I do enjoy (or have in the past) the RP Edge and their Decades (91 & 92?)
As far as Gurkha, I can't say I have ever made it through one. I have tried my damdest, but my taste buds, and Gurkha tobacco must be incompatible... ha ha! A few weeks ago, I was hanging out with some BOTL in Phoenix at a Gurkha event and I have never seen so many cigars with only an inch smoked laying dead in ash trays before... I tried 2 of them at that event and couldn't get very far before putting them down.
Like I said, might be that I am just not compatible with the Gurkha stuff, but to each their own right?
All that being said, I would be willing to continue and experiment to see how the other lines might fare for me... I just won't be spending my money on a roll of the dice, when i know what I DO like, and can just move my hand 12 inches to the left and snag a sure winner.
my .02... fun thread to read BTW.
I do enjoy (or have in the past) the RP Edge and their Decades (91 & 92?)
As far as Gurkha, I can't say I have ever made it through one. I have tried my damdest, but my taste buds, and Gurkha tobacco must be incompatible... ha ha! A few weeks ago, I was hanging out with some BOTL in Phoenix at a Gurkha event and I have never seen so many cigars with only an inch smoked laying dead in ash trays before... I tried 2 of them at that event and couldn't get very far before putting them down.
Like I said, might be that I am just not compatible with the Gurkha stuff, but to each their own right?
All that being said, I would be willing to continue and experiment to see how the other lines might fare for me... I just won't be spending my money on a roll of the dice, when i know what I DO like, and can just move my hand 12 inches to the left and snag a sure winner.
my .02... fun thread to read BTW.
I like the Winter Blend, Decade Limitada and Patel Brother...sometimes. I really don't smoke too many RPs though. I had a fiver of OWR maduros that were out of this world, sent my last one away though to a buddy.
Gurkha...not so much. Centurion was the only one I ever liked. I have a few with some age on them and I smoke one occasionally, but when they are gone I doubt I'll replace them.
Gurkha...not so much. Centurion was the only one I ever liked. I have a few with some age on them and I smoke one occasionally, but when they are gone I doubt I'll replace them.
I have to admit that I do enjoy quite a few Gurkhas (Beast, Titan, Warlord, Ancient Warrior, Fuerte, Shaggy, Centurian, Crest & Evil) and can say I like the RP Decade & Edge series. Most of the Gurkhas I enjoy are older lines that go back before they became the 'new blend every week' company that they are today. I hardly ever try the new sticks becuse of the ridiculous hype, over-exagerated rarity and poor quality control. The only reason I tried the Evil was that I received one as a gift.
The bottom line is that everyone's palate is different and you have to smoke what YOU enjoy. For me, I'll pass on the Opus X for a Tatuaje or LfD almost every time. Just don't let others decide for you.
The bottom line is that everyone's palate is different and you have to smoke what YOU enjoy. For me, I'll pass on the Opus X for a Tatuaje or LfD almost every time. Just don't let others decide for you.
maestrobasser
@maestrobasser
RP's: Decade, Patel Brothers, 1961, Edge, OWR, 1992s- all good smokes, and in about that order. Consistancy varies, but typically all good and in current "rotation". 
Gurkha- Nepalese Warrior, Empires, Blue Steel, G3. That's about it.
Gurkha- Nepalese Warrior, Empires, Blue Steel, G3. That's about it.
I had a Gurkha Doble Maduro that tasted pretty good, until it started to turn my lips brown.
maestrobasser
@maestrobasser
You sure you didn't drop it in the yard and pick it up something else by mistake?:headroll:
I do blind tasting all the time. When I send out trades I usually put in a cigar w/o a band. And for the people who have hated on Gurkha, I send them an un-banded Gurkha.....and guess what...They like them, and always ask what it was.
I like RP Decades with a year or more on them. As for Gurkha; I like many, nepalese warrior, legend, tripple ligero, double maduro, class regent....all are in my humi. right next to my GOF, Anejos, and other "elitest" sticks. I don't get into what's trendy, I will smoke a cigar if it is good; no matter what the label says. And I hate LP Flying Pigs.
I'm with Nate on this...what's "cool", and what's shunned...all BS to me. :stickbeat
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usmc-walker
USMC
i really enjoy the gurkha signature 101 maduros, and you can scoop them up really cheap on Cbid
I enjoy a lot of Rocky blends including Decade, OWR, Edge (esp. Sumatra...my fav Rocky), 1990, 1992 and one or two of the seasonal blends. I wasn't that impressed with Patel Bros, 1961, Fusions (any of them).
As far a Gurkha's go, they are enjoyable smokes, are very consistant and well made. I think Gurkha gets a bad wrap because of all the off-blend that they do for places like CI, etc... That being said, I don't buy them because they are also WAY overpriced because of the packaging. I don't think they warrant $13-$15 (NY Prices) a stick. I'd be a fan at around $8-$9 a stick though and they would become reg. rotation in my humidor at that price.
As far a Gurkha's go, they are enjoyable smokes, are very consistant and well made. I think Gurkha gets a bad wrap because of all the off-blend that they do for places like CI, etc... That being said, I don't buy them because they are also WAY overpriced because of the packaging. I don't think they warrant $13-$15 (NY Prices) a stick. I'd be a fan at around $8-$9 a stick though and they would become reg. rotation in my humidor at that price.