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Gurkha Archive Torpedo

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A nod to 20 years of success

A 2010 release, the Gurkha Archive 1887 was a hats off and congratulations for 20 years of delectable handmades. Flourishing for 20 years in the cigar business is no easy feat. Many great brands have risen to fame, only to witness their own demise shortly thereafter. Well, Gurkha has thrived for 20 years and is still pumping out top shelf blends to this day. Distinguishing Gurkha from the rest of the pack has been an undeniable attentiveness to innovation and quality. 

The Archive took 2 full years and countless blending to finally master. This gorgeous milky-brown cigar comes draped in a silky smooth 6-year aged Connecticut Maduro wrapper. Bursting from its core awaits Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers accompanied by a genuine Cameroon binder. Expect an eventful, medium to full-bodied bouquet intertwined by notes of spice, coffee, sweet tobacco, and nuts finished by a toasty crescendo. Box-pressed and primed for the ultimate experience, the Archive exemplifies Gurkha’s rich cigar-making history. With only 1,000 boxes put into production, this gem won’t be around for long.

Good news, Gurkha Archive 1887 has received a well-deserved 90-point rating, noting: “creamy, woody flavors balanced by cocoa powder and spice.”

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overall rating 4.05 out of 5 Based on 66 Ratings
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4 out of 5
Great price for a smooth, long lasting gar. Some vein causing burn issue, but in all a great value.
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5 out of 5
I recently bought a sampler that included one of these Gurkha Archive cigars. I read the reviews as I smoked it and really enjoyed it. CI was the only place I could find this cigar. It's a really nice stick. I will buy more.
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3 out of 5
Flavor-nothing to go out of your way for, doesn’t stay burning very long, draw good, plenty of smoke when lit. Cap wrapper loose on cutting, have to use some gum, all and all a good cigar to knock around the house doing chores with. Not for public use!
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4 out of 5
Peppery, and full flavored
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5 out of 5
The burn and consistency from cigar to cigar is unmatched in my opinion. This is my second order, I've had some sit in my humidor for 2 years (due to deployment) and they light and burn great. I'd talk about the way they smell and their flavor, but anything from Gurkha is going to be top notch.
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4 out of 5
Really good smoke. Well made with good even burn.
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3 out of 5
I was happy with this cigar except the wrapper was to thin and would crack and split even with a sharp cutter and smoking indoors.
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5 out of 5
As a lover of Gurkha Cigars, naturally, when I found these (at a decent price) I got a few. After lighting up the first one, I was hooked! Gurkha has done it again! Great construction, smooth and easy draw for a mouthful of smoke that is everything as advertised! Will be keeping these in stock at home!
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5 out of 5
By far a new favorite!! One of the smoothest smokes I’ve ever had. Love it!!!!
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5 out of 5
Really similar to the Ninjas and since being discontinued, the archives are awesome!! Flavor is bold and love the ability to cut to size for draw!
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5 out of 5
Wonderful smoke, Very rich full flavor. Smooth even burn. Fantastic quality will definitely be a go too in the future.
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4 out of 5
Got the Archive in a Gurkha sampler bundle. Overall not a bad stick. Did find it a bit hard draw. The flavor was medium and the burn was even.
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5 out of 5
Perfect cigar not to bold and not to mild beginning to end.
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4 out of 5
Medium to full bodied middle of the road cigar. I try to save my better and usually more expensive sticks for the weekend but these are really good for a weekday stick.
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5 out of 5
Great cigar, great value!
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5 out of 5
Love the smooth taste
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4 out of 5
SO WELL BALANCED OF RICH FLAVOR SMOOTHNESS, W/ VERY LITTLE HARSH KICKBACK-YEP,ME HAPPY
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5 out of 5
I handed out these cigars at a golf event and they were a big hit!
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5 out of 5
I bought the Gurkha Archive Torpedo on an impulse while I was buying something else. That turned out to be a good impulse buy. I love this cigar and will buy it again.
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4 out of 5
A little light for my taste, but a good morning stick. No problem with draw or burn. C.I. website/staff/value are still the BEST! JR try to keep up!
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2 out of 5
Uneven smoke, did not burn well
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4 out of 5
Great cigar, love the coffee and nutty flavors.
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5 out of 5
Really enjoy the hints of flavors in this one. Burns right, rolled tight, price is right. Not a fan of torpedo but I'm getting used to these.
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4 out of 5
Very good cigar for the sale price. Good smoke, not quite as rich as I hoped, but happy to have them in the humidor.
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5 out of 5
Good
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5 out of 5
I’m a huge Gurkha fan This cigar is one of the reasons whu
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5 out of 5
Excellent Cigars.
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2 out of 5
I recently tried the Gurka Archive and found the construction to be subpar. Apparently skimping on the amount of tobacco used, the cigar did not hold its shape during the second half of the smoke. I would not buy this cigar again.
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5 out of 5
Awesome cigars
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5 out of 5
Outstanding!
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1 out of 5
Harsh and very hard to keep lit. I wore out my lighter trying to keep lit.
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5 out of 5
I I have bought the Ghurka Archives before and liked them. Nice flavor and a consistent burn. As usual, I am pleased with the service CI delivered.
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4 out of 5
I’ve never had a Gurkha cigar that I didn’t enjoy immensely. So many of their cigars are super expensive, and so many of them are super cheap. Frankly...at every price point, I can’t tell much difference. But I do enjoy all their products.
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5 out of 5
Bought these during a great sale on CI. Dark and oily, this is an excellent addition to the Gurkha lineup. Have to say one of my favorite Gurkhas yet! Will buy more.
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5 out of 5
one of the better smokes i had recently
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5 out of 5
I bought them twice Both times same great smoke
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5 out of 5
These Gurkha archive torpedoes have a beautiful seamless outer rapper and has a feel like Silk taste is delicious and Mild with smoking down to the nub something that I've learned to master with this stick. The smell is terrific the smoke is creamy and as a long-time smoker first time with this particular cigar makes me want to put in a stock for the summer. This is a very enjoyable cigar
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5 out of 5
great smoke ,good taste one of my favorites
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2 out of 5
The most uneven burning cigar I have ever purchased from CI and that's a shame because it does have some good qualities such as taste. I have used two lighters of butane trying to keep these smokes even burning, wasted a lot of time and cigar doing this. Too bad I did enjoy the smoke were not for the other issues.
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5 out of 5
This was a great buy! I smoke a stick everyday and this is a great go to cigar!
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5 out of 5
Another quality Gurkha, smooth, flavorful, even burn, and at this price you cant go wrong. These will be a regular in my humidor.
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5 out of 5
Nice draw and good to the last drop, the Archive lives up to the Gurkha name
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5 out of 5
I've ordered the Archive Robusto cigars and loved them, so naturally when I saw the torpedos on sale I snagged them up. The Gurkha Archive is my favorite on course (golf) cigar to smoke. It lasts a whole 9 holes, great flavor. A must buy if you haven't tried them!!
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1 out of 5
Flavor much too light for my style. Bigger problem is construction. Burns unevenly and requires re-lighting several times. Expected a better quality cigar.
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5 out of 5
What's to say, most of Ghurka are swell, and these are no exception. The bonus here is Torpedo, with excellent wrapper.
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5 out of 5
I have a note in my notebook that this might be the best cigar on the planet. The Archive is smooth, rich dark and delicious. Descriptors such as "toasted nuts, creamy, chocolate and coffee" confuse me, so I'll say, it is my current bench mark as best smoke, but I am still learning and open to suggestions. :-)
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5 out of 5
Gurkha has very quickly become my favourite cigar brand, and the Archive Torpedo does not disappoint. Smooth flavor, and a nice even burn. Pair this with your favorite sipping Burbon and you have a nice relaxer for the end of your day.
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2 out of 5
The burn is uneven/awful and the draw is difficult.
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1 out of 5
I have smoked many different Gurkha cigars and this is the first time I found one unsmokeable.
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1 out of 5
Instead of the torpedo, you sent me the wrong cigar. When I made you aware of the mistake, I was apologized to and assured they would be sent. After two weeks, I called to ask when they would be coming; and was told that they were on back order, despite them being in stock when I placed the original order. So, I'm still waiting.
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