If you’re eyeballing these wondering if you should pull the trigger, let me ease thy mind a bit. For the price, it don’t get a whole lot better. Perfectly fermented wrappers, well-aged fillers, and packaging that’s as unique as they come, all awaits for south of 50 bucks. If I were you I’d jump on these ASAP, because the compliments from around the office have already started pouring in.
Black Ops Maduro is an uber-dark specimen that's brimming with dense, rich flavors. This maduro-wrapped blend comes chock full of Cuban-seed long-fillers resulting in a medium to full-bodied profile that is notably smooth. Hints of chocolate, espresso, honey, and pepper are found within each thick puff. A scrumptious blend that you can afford to burn through again and again. Even more importantly, it's a blend you'll want to keep stocked in your humidor for a very long time.
The flavors and burn of this cigar are awesome. I have enjoyed sharing with friends while hanging out. Definitely a go to for a quality cigar you will truly love.
5 out of 5
Great everyday smoke!
Feb 17, 2020
These have been one of my favorite daily cigars and I always try to keep a good amount on hand when I don't want to smoke some of my more expensive collection. This cigar is full of flavor and has a smooth draw from start to finish.
5 out of 5
Delicious
Dec 22, 2019
These are awesome, too bad it’s not bigger.
5 out of 5
Great!
Dec 02, 2019
Great everyday smoke! Very affordable to smoke daily. Nice white ash, even burn, and a slight tight draw.
4 out of 5
A Winner...
Nov 06, 2019
As far as Maduros go, this Gurkha Black Ops fits the bill just as described... Lite and mild with just a hint of the earthy sweetness so evident in Maduros. For those seeking a less intense "dark" cigar, Gurkha comes through again. As Gurkhas always do. Slow burn, even ash-head and billowing smoke! This is the "Chosen One" as CI likes to say... For the great price you can enjoy at your leisure---No Guilt!
5 out of 5
fav
Sep 17, 2019
good smoke
5 out of 5
Cigars
Sep 06, 2019
Great cigar, smoked good and rolled well!
4 out of 5
Gurkha black ops
Aug 16, 2019
Great smoke, burns nicely and is my every day stick. Got my first one in a sampler and now bought a 20 pack.
5 out of 5
Just what my husband needed
Aug 15, 2019
These are just an my husband needed. He has been spoiled over the last five years going to a cigar warehouse about 30 miles away. Well they are closing and so we are trying mail order and so far it's working great. We have been read pleased with CO and th Black Ops smokes were wonderful
5 out of 5
Fantastic stick
Aug 15, 2019
Had a great Gurkha War Pig from a sampler pack so I pulled the trigger when the Black Ops went on sale. Nice burn time, great ash retention. Still learning flavors, but I really enjoy this cigar.
5 out of 5
very very good
Aug 15, 2019
very very good
4 out of 5
Even smoke, good burn, bit
Aug 14, 2019
Even smoke, good burn, bit of an aftertaste, good value
4 out of 5
A tad bit harsher than
Aug 14, 2019
A tad bit harsher than the Rubicon but very enjoyable and consistent to the end. Nice even burn.
5 out of 5
Great Flavor , Mmmm...
Aug 11, 2019
Great Flavor , Mmmm...
5 out of 5
Love em
Jul 31, 2019
Read reviews don't know what some people are tasting I love these things my only problem a pack of 20 is gone in 4 days I can't stop smoking them
4 out of 5
Good buy
May 18, 2019
Happy with this purchase. Good fit for what I struggled to find in local store. Something not too expensive that will still burn nice and not taste too bad.
4 out of 5
Gurkha, What else can ya say
Mar 23, 2019
As always Gurkha delivers another very fine smoke
5 out of 5
Awesome smoke
Mar 08, 2019
Awesome smoke
3 out of 5
Good draw but taste like
Feb 22, 2019
Good draw but taste like dirt but good for the cost.
5 out of 5
Great Daily Cigar
Jan 28, 2019
Good full body cigar. Easy draw. Cap/crown stays in place. Good daily smoke.
5 out of 5
Black ops
Jan 10, 2019
Buy it for a friend and he loves them
5 out of 5
Good cigar
Dec 29, 2018
I enjoyed the Spec Ops Madura, blunt (NY) style. It is smooth, cositant and full/medium flavor.
3 out of 5
Not your best
Dec 23, 2018
Not your best
4 out of 5
Great smoke . Good cigar
Dec 21, 2018
Great smoke . Good cigar to smoke with the boys with some whiskey.
5 out of 5
Great cigar
Dec 17, 2018
No issues so far. Great cigar, usually can't go wrong with a Gurkha. They burn good and taste good.
5 out of 5
Black ops
Dec 17, 2018
Smooth full flavored great smoke!
4 out of 5
Spicy
Dec 14, 2018
Spicy
5 out of 5
A nice smoke
Dec 13, 2018
Enjoy when you do not have hours to have a smoke.
5 out of 5
Black ops
Nov 21, 2018
I like this cigar great price and great flavors
5 out of 5
good cigars
Nov 19, 2018
Burns fast,but still good for driving on the road.
4 out of 5
Rich Flavor
Nov 16, 2018
The price, length, and ring size are perfect for a hour drive home from work. Who cares about traffic. Would buy again
5 out of 5
Very nice
Nov 13, 2018
Very nice
5 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops
Nov 12, 2018
Great cigars at a good price. Well worth the money
4 out of 5
My go to stick
Nov 07, 2018
I have been buying the Gurkha Black Ops for several years now, and all but one recent bundle have been reliably better than average. There are better cigars out there, but this one is very good, predictable, and all without breaking the bank. I belong to a cigar club where it is common to share a box purchase with the group. Always appreciative, I often find that I don’t finish the one given to me, and light up a Black Ops to replace it, knowing what I will get out of it. The problem I had with the recent bundle purchase was mostly due to it not being properly cared for prior to shipping. That is a rare instance out of several bundles I have bought of these underrated smokes.
4 out of 5
Great smoke.
Oct 23, 2018
Great smoke.
4 out of 5
Great cheap stick
Sep 30, 2018
Firm, good construction mild pepper on the retrohale. A cigar you won’t mind handing out to the beginner or experienced smoker. Complexity isn’t and issue so you won’t worry about overwhelming a new smoker. I’m likely to buy more for small events at the house that won’t break the bank.
4 out of 5
Not bad
Sep 28, 2018
not a bad smoke, but I thought I had ordered a 58 ring not a 52, but no worries its a good smoke , burned great, good smooth flavor,,
4 out of 5
Taste was a little surprising
Sep 26, 2018
Taste was a little surprising but nice smoke.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Gurka
Sep 21, 2018
Nice flavor, long lasting and easy draw.
5 out of 5
Nice Daily Cigar
Sep 07, 2018
I enjoy this cigar. Full flavor and easy draw. Doesn’t unwrap like some cigars do. I’ll buy again.
5 out of 5
Black Ops
Sep 03, 2018
Excellent full bodied stick that burns well. If you love pepper this is the one for you.
4 out of 5
Very good indeed.
Sep 01, 2018
Very good indeed.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Aug 27, 2018
Smooth cigar
5 out of 5
The cigar you’d take into battle
Aug 15, 2018
Fantastic for the price, and the bundle comes with a free headband!
5 out of 5
Excellent smoke good flavor .rolled
Jul 27, 2018
Excellent smoke good flavor .rolled just right easy to draw threw all around good cigar
4 out of 5
upholds Gurkha quality
Jul 19, 2018
I was not at all disappointed with these smokes. They live up to the Gurkha name!
4 out of 5
I'll keep buying these
Jul 06, 2018
Not sure who they're trying to market to with the name and skull logo, but it's certainly not me. I had been looking for an inexpensive cigar of the size I like for a long time. Trudged through a lot of sampler packs before coming across this one. This cigar is a nice strong (for me) smoke that burns evenly, in spite of the fact that it usually arrives a little on the dry side. Lasts for about 45 minutes which make for a nice, pleasant break under my shade tree. I've been buying them regularly for quite a while now. I'm no expert and can't say it has a hint of Burmese tree bark or any other such platitudes. It's just a decent smoke for the buck.
5 out of 5
Best cigar I’ve had
Jun 27, 2018
Best cigar I’ve had, bought them before and bought them again. I really enjoy how smooth they are and how well they taste. Easy draw and burns slow.
José
2 out of 5
Disappointed
Jun 25, 2018
Reived one Black Ops Maduro Robusto in a Sample Pack and was very impressed so I ordered a box from C I, who I have done business with for years. The cigars were very dry.
I was looking for a new cigar since the Tatiana Rum, which I had been getting from CI for years, had lost their flavor. One box was actually bitter.
I know wonder if the issue is with the cigars or with C I.
5 out of 5
In the Open!
Jun 24, 2018
This is a very fine cigar even in the light of day!
5 out of 5
9.5 out of 10
Jun 18, 2018
VERY dense, but super smooth. Flavor hits you early and holds steady through the end. A couple of them burned a little uneven, but that's not a big deal for me. Great sticks at a great price, great for a day out on the course.
3 out of 5
Good cigars
Jun 08, 2018
Good cigars
4 out of 5
Worth the smoke
May 28, 2018
Rich and bold flavor, mellow after tones.
4 out of 5
BLACK OPS
May 25, 2018
Medium to full flavor. Consistent smoke throughout the pack. I like em.....
3 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops
May 24, 2018
Wrapper came loose on all cigars despite being kept in a humidor. But the flavor was good.
5 out of 5
Great deal
May 23, 2018
Great value on a well made good smoke
4 out of 5
jb's review
May 21, 2018
Nice, smooth taste.......enjoy them always....JB
5 out of 5
Ghurka black ops
May 20, 2018
Awesome!
4 out of 5
Flavor
May 20, 2018
Flavor
5 out of 5
Black Ops!
May 19, 2018
These are a great smoke for the price. I like the tarpedos better than the robusts but definitely both are great smokes!
3 out of 5
Okay in a pinch
May 18, 2018
Okay in a pinch
4 out of 5
Black op
May 18, 2018
Good value in a cigar
5 out of 5
Good cigar, good price
May 16, 2018
Just what you want from a cigar, burns good, nice colored ash, draw is good, taste is not overpowering and smooth to the end, stays lit, doesn't run. Last me about 35 minutes, which is just right for the timed break I steal at 0330 hours. I'll get more before these run out and hide away in my humidor.
5 out of 5
like a lot; order them frequently
May 16, 2018
same
4 out of 5
Good flavors even burn good
Apr 27, 2018
Good flavors even burn good smoke for the price. Would buy again.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Apr 19, 2018
Great smoke burns even and no harsh taste. Only issue was had to sit in humidor for 2 weeks due to how dry they were. Otherwise no complaints.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Madure
Apr 11, 2018
Just a really good cigar!!!
5 out of 5
Good occasional ciger
Apr 11, 2018
The Beast, Vintage 2001 and the Beauty are still my favorites, but the Black Ops a good smoke. I don't think it burns as even are is wrapped as tight as my favorites.
3 out of 5
Loose draw
Apr 11, 2018
I was exited to get the 20 pack unfortunately they so far are extremely loose draw hopefully a few months in the humidor with sitting at 76 may tighten these up I’m hoping
5 out of 5
Black Ops
Apr 04, 2018
Awesome Maduro buy them often
5 out of 5
Casual smoker
Mar 17, 2018
Love those cigars good buy
5 out of 5
enriching
Mar 05, 2018
The Black Ops is so good I just relax for hours. The flavor is so abundant. Very satisfying.
5 out of 5
Loved them
Feb 17, 2018
I love the cigars you guys sent me however I would like if in the future you guy send it with the small Humidor bag when I got them they were a little stale I had to leave them in my humidor for a few days to get at the right temperature and feel.
5 out of 5
Black ops
Feb 15, 2018
Great cigar and they always show up ready to smoke
5 out of 5
Black opps are a great maduro
Feb 02, 2018
Smoke smooth and cheap. Will continue to purchase. HJ NM
5 out of 5
Great Cigar from a Great company.
Jan 20, 2018
Gurkha is a fantastic brand and this cigar is no exception smooth easy draw, nutty ,chocolate goodness.
3 out of 5
The flavor is very smooth, size and length of smoke are very goo
Jan 08, 2018
d. Price point is on the mark and not over priced like most Gurka s.
4 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Torpedo
Jan 03, 2018
My daughter got me a Gift last Fathers Day of the Black Ops Rubicon and I really enjoyed them. When I went on your web site and found these at half the price I thought I would give them a try. Outstanding Smoke for the Price, I will definatly get these again
4 out of 5
nice smoke for a nice price
Jan 01, 2018
nice smoke for a nice price
4 out of 5
Tier One Shooter
Nov 20, 2017
Fantastic full flavored smoke at a great price. My only complaint is that the wrappers tend to start coming apart near the end of the smoke but not a deal breaker given the value. I'll be stocking up on these as long as I can get them.
5 out of 5
5 STARS
Nov 10, 2017
Love these Cigars
5 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops Maduro
Nov 08, 2017
My favorite type of smoke is a quality maduro. Gurkha Black Ops definitely fills the bill! This is a magnificent smoke that goes very well with my favorite cocktail.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Maduro Churchill
Nov 04, 2017
Bought a pack of 20 at a good price. Three of the cigars were so tight that I did not enjoy them at all. The others I've smoked so far were fine, smoked evenly, tasty with a good draw. The ones that didn't smoke had cracks in the wrappers and were hard to a gentle pinch. Were they just to dry? The quality seems to be improving now that they've been in my humidor for approx three weeks.
2 out of 5
Bad
Oct 31, 2017
Bad
5 out of 5
delivery takes to long
Oct 30, 2017
delivery takes to long
5 out of 5
Good cigar. Great price. Would
Oct 30, 2017
Good cigar. Great price. Would order again.
5 out of 5
Great cigars!
Oct 30, 2017
Great cigars!
5 out of 5
Great Smoke
Oct 30, 2017
The Black Ops are a really good smoke!!!
5 out of 5
Fine Smoke
Oct 29, 2017
Excellent cigar for the price.
5 out of 5
love these
Oct 29, 2017
If you want a full bodied smoke that doesn't break the bank, look no further!!! Good taste, hints of leather, coffee and earth all rolled in a nice package
I found this website and have never bought cigar from anywhere else
5 out of 5
Gurkha does it again!
Oct 28, 2017
The Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Robusto was stimulating. It was a true maduro. It smoked consistent from start to finish. You can't get a stogie of this caliber for the price. Great job CI for offering this bundle.
5 out of 5
Good smoke.
Oct 28, 2017
First time smoking the black ops. Good smooth smoke. Will buy again!!
5 out of 5
Value
Oct 27, 2017
All Gurkha products burn even and taste/smell good
5 out of 5
Black Ops Maduro Torpedo
Oct 27, 2017
What a fine smoke! Took a chance on this one since I had never heard of this and enjoyed much.
5 out of 5
Very good
Oct 25, 2017
I love these smokes
Good from the beginning to the nub
Very good I'll be ordering again
5 out of 5
Nice little shorty
Oct 24, 2017
Great smoke. Big on flavor, not on size. Not a big commitment. Perfect when sitting down to watch the Penguins.
5 out of 5
gurkha black op
Oct 24, 2017
excellant slow burning cigar
5 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops
Oct 24, 2017
Great cigars.
4 out of 5
black ops
Oct 17, 2017
I thought the black ops cigars were very good. Texture and construction were very good. It lit and burned evenly. It was a bit too spicy for my taste at the beginning, but it smoothed out and had kind of a mellow, woody taste about half way into it until the finish.
5 out of 5
Good dark full bodied cigar at a good price
Oct 11, 2017
This is a good dark full bodied cigar at a good price in the nature of Diesel Unholy Cocktail, which is my perennial favorite.
5 out of 5
GREAT SMOKE
Oct 09, 2017
I BOUGHT THESE AS A GIFT FOR A FRIEND..."LEGIT" GREAT CIGAR
5 out of 5
fine smoke
Oct 07, 2017
great smoke for the price,smooth, even burn. could be better on flavor.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Oct 07, 2017
Solid burn light easy draw, smooth taste.
5 out of 5
Black Ops
Oct 07, 2017
One of the best I have had in a long while. Much enjoyed!!!
5 out of 5
Great smoke for the price
Oct 06, 2017
The value of these beauties are unmatched. Great smoke.
4 out of 5
Even burning
Oct 06, 2017
Burns even and ez to keep lit. Doesn't have a lot of taste to it.I was hoping for a more leafy taste.
5 out of 5
So good I want to eat it.
Oct 03, 2017
I love Gurkha and this one was fantastic all the nutty, chocolate, oily richness you would expect from a maduro and then some I will order again. Smooth draw, easy smoke, even burn. Love at first light...
1 out of 5
No more
Sep 28, 2017
Won't buy these again. Poorly made. Never had a cigar that caught fire and stayed on fire when I lit it. But these do, everyone of them. Uneven burn, goes out all the time. At least if they tasted good it would be worth the hassle, but they don't.
4 out of 5
Good smoke.
Sep 28, 2017
Tast smooth with nice finish. Draws good and burns clean. Goes great with a round of golf.
5 out of 5
Wife
Sep 26, 2017
These are one of my husband's favorite cigars. Would recommend.
5 out of 5
Black ops
Sep 25, 2017
Nice tight wrap. Smooth flavor and an even burn. Really enjoy these.
3 out of 5
Pretty good smoke.
Sep 23, 2017
Pretty good smoke.
4 out of 5
Go to
Sep 18, 2017
Good go to strong nuce and peppery if you like strong cigars
5 out of 5
Awesome
Sep 16, 2017
Awesome
5 out of 5
Very nice variety of cigars
Sep 16, 2017
Very nice variety of cigars you could not go wrong with the choices or the price
3 out of 5
Disappointed
Sep 14, 2017
My favorite cigar so far . I have smoked black ops for a few years with no problem but the robusto was the worse had one to come unwrapped when lite another one was a lot darker than the rest and was rolled very loose no taste at all.This was the first time I had tried the robusto. Don't think I will order these again.
3 out of 5
Good beginner smoke
Sep 12, 2017
This is a good cigar for the price. Had a couple buddies who liked it a lot who are beginners. Although it's not as smooth as some more expensive ones for the price it's a good one. Pretty tasty
5 out of 5
Gurkha
Sep 09, 2017
Excellent delivery. No surprises, smooth all the way through.
5 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Torpedo
Sep 08, 2017
A good, slow burning smoke. Earthy. Burns evenly. Reminiscent of an elk camp campfire smoke. Definitely would recommend to a friend.
5 out of 5
Nice smoke. Burns evenly and
Sep 07, 2017
Nice smoke. Burns evenly and a good taste for Madurai type cigar
2 out of 5
Not impressed
Sep 06, 2017
First bundle I received were pretty darn good! Second bundle not so. Hard to keep lit, poor draw, wound up throwing half of them away.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Sep 02, 2017
I just ordered another 20!!
5 out of 5
Great Cigar!!!
Aug 28, 2017
Cigars just showed up today and I have enjoyed 2 already!!! These are great cigars, they are smooth, rich and enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Great tasting cigar...bold and smooth!
Aug 21, 2017
I've ordered these cigars a few different times and love the taste. They are great with a cold beverage, spirits, or even a cup of coffee...I would highly recommend.
4 out of 5
Another great Gurkha
Jul 29, 2017
Normally don't like the Maduro as they have stronger flavors, not to my liking. Love Gurkhas and this one is just right, not to med and not to bold.
1 out of 5
Needs a LOT of improvement!
Apr 28, 2017
This particular Gurkha cigar is not a favorite of mine. The smoking experience is not very pleasant, not necessarily due to a bad burn but more importantly due to a not great taste. If I had to equate it to an experience that someone looking to purchase this cigar could understand I would say that it tastes like smoking an extra large cigarette. The aftertaste it leaves is also akin to just having smoked a large cigarette. Definitely not a pleasant smoke... More like a survival situation cigar/nicotine delivery system. This should not keep someone from trying other Gurkha cigars!
3 out of 5
Good cigar
Dec 03, 2016
Just smoked my first one. Overall a good cigar for the price; however, it's a tad the bitter side for my personal preference.
4 out of 5
Smokes More Like a Mild-Medium
Nov 19, 2016
This cigar isn't as full-bodied as I had hoped, but it is still a very good smoke. I tried its big brother torpedo and found it to be more to my liking because it was full-bodied.
5 out of 5
gurkha
Nov 19, 2016
fantastic cigars shoot gurkha says it all
5 out of 5
favorites
Nov 19, 2016
wow awesome cigars love em they have become one of my favorites
3 out of 5
Acrid at the end….
Nov 17, 2016
Starts out pretty good, but a little too acrid at the end.
5 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops Maduro
Nov 14, 2016
I prefer a stronger taste in cigars and normally prefer a maduro wrapper. These cigars perfectly meet my taste in cigars.
4 out of 5
great cigar
Nov 08, 2016
love the cigar. robust,tasteful and the wrappers stay WRAPPED. Thank you.
5 out of 5
Awesome
Nov 05, 2016
Awesome little cigars very well worth every penny
5 out of 5
It's outahere!⚾️ Home Run for
Nov 01, 2016
It's outahere!⚾️ Home Run for The CI team. This is a great smoke!
5 out of 5
Black Ops Maduro Robusto
Nov 01, 2016
I like the aroma of this cigar as it burns. The construction is good. The flavors are powerful and pleasant from start to finish.
4 out of 5
Great taste for the price.
Oct 26, 2016
Very earthy taste on the first few draws then you can really taste the coco and spicy flavours. I'm new to the hobby and I really enjoyed the taste and for the price, this will definitely be on of my go to cigars.
5 out of 5
after going through 20 and
Oct 24, 2016
after going through 20 and being well into a second 20 I think this is my go to smoke!
5 out of 5
One of my favorites!
Oct 18, 2016
Construction is good, but not perfect. Specifically, I like to use a punch cutter and the cap end of these smokes is not tidy enough for a clean punch cut. However, for the price, you can't beat it. Flavor is excellent and this smoke is definitely one of my top all purpose cigars- equally appealing as a premium after dinner smoke or to grab and take fishing or while doing yard work.
5 out of 5
Go Smoke
Oct 14, 2016
I'm a big fan of Gurkha & this cigar has just made me a bigger one! Great smoke, better favor.
3 out of 5
Could be better
Oct 12, 2016
the flavor was a bit flat as compared to other Gurkas
5 out of 5
Smooth and relaxing
Sep 29, 2016
Deeply flavored and good to smoke while doing something relaxing. Goes well with mixed drinks
5 out of 5
awesome
Sep 27, 2016
these are without a doubt awesome sticks
4 out of 5
Can't beat them
Sep 26, 2016
I am a huge Gurkha fan and these guys did not disappoint, especially for such a great price. I do enjoy the darker Maduro wrapper over the Habano Black Ops because that subtle bolder taste and flavor. The smoke starts off a little off, but a few puffs in and you are good like most gurkhas I have had. Being a vet I would say the patch is an added little bonus.
1 out of 5
Did not like
Sep 23, 2016
Very loose ash and a harsh taste. Left a gross taste on my tongue.
4 out of 5
Good, short smoke
Sep 22, 2016
A good cigar for tasks and chores. Well made, smokes smooth.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Rocks
Sep 17, 2016
What a great cigar for the price. Deep rich flavor and very consistent. Rolled well and consistent ash. Highly recommend this smoke to accompany the cookout grill time or pair it up with a scotch by the bar.
5 out of 5
very nice smoke
Sep 10, 2016
I love these cigars, they are smooth, rich and enjoyable. You can't go wrong if your a maduro smoker.
5 out of 5
Mathew
Sep 01, 2016
Great smoke for the price. Hood flavor from beginning to end.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Maduro
Sep 01, 2016
Nice medium smoke, very even burn, current favorite
5 out of 5
Awesome
Aug 12, 2016
I was very pleased with the cigar. Smaller in length than the picture, and smaller ring size than I would have liked. But a great cigar!!!!! I am truly pleased.
5 out of 5
Excellent smoke
Aug 02, 2016
A nice smoke that will have you come back for more
4 out of 5
solid stick
Jul 19, 2016
good flavor, nutty, cocoa, smokey sweet. light on pepper. construction is variable, mostly on the good side but some sticks come with gashes or over-filled. burn issues usually fix themselves and no relighting issues. packaging is pleasant and wrapper is colorful.
4 out of 5
Black Ops Maduro Toro
Jul 15, 2016
Not a bad smoke, this. A solid, everyday smoke
2 out of 5
So So
Jul 13, 2016
The Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Robusto's have a harsh bite and lack in flavor....I like my 5 Vegas Maduro's much better.
5 out of 5
Black Ops Churchill - GREAT SMOKE
Jun 23, 2016
Ok, I haven't smoked them yet. My wife bought them as a surprise for our anniversary which hasn't come yet. HOWEVER, I smoked the smaller torpedo maduros, and shared them with friends as well. All said it was fantastic!
5 out of 5
Very good cigar for the money
Jun 20, 2016
Nice draw, Hearty excellent taste
5 out of 5
Dark Ops?
Jun 15, 2016
A bit harsh and bitter. I rate it 85.
5 out of 5
Great cigar for the price
Jun 13, 2016
Black ops is a good cigar with lots of flavor.
4 out of 5
Good
Jun 06, 2016
Good well rounded cigar
4 out of 5
Nice deep taste. This is
Jun 04, 2016
Nice deep taste. This is my fourth or fifth order of this cigar and I wil continue ordering this cigar.
5 out of 5
Good smoke at a great price
May 21, 2016
Full bodied smoke, with an easy draw.
5 out of 5
Exceptional cigar for the money !!
May 10, 2016
I've been buying the Black OPs Maduro Robusto's for some time and I just do not seem to get tired of them. They burn evenly, draw well and have great flavor!! Great bang for my buck!! I'll keep smoking them. Can you find a better cigar? Sure but not at this price!! And I just have to add, C I's service is the best in the industry. They Rock!!!
5 out of 5
Gurkha black ops Madurai robusto
May 04, 2016
Excellent cigar, always my go to. Smooth cigar, excellent flavor. I've smoked them for years, great cigar for the money.
3 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops
Apr 27, 2016
Pretty good value at the sale price. Pretty harsh in the beginning though, mellowing in the last half
5 out of 5
Very very good for the money
Apr 13, 2016
I buy these and smoke them every day! Is it my favorite cigar; no. Is it a great cigar for the price ? For sure!
1 out of 5
Ugh
Mar 19, 2016
They had a horrible flavor and zero strength I will not be buying them again
5 out of 5
Excellent Cigars
Mar 15, 2016
The medium blend is the best. However all the blends are great! I will order again.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Mar 01, 2016
Gurkha black ops maduro is in my top 5 choices of great tasting cigars. Fabulous flavor, perfect draw and burns flawlessly.
3 out of 5
Everyday cigar of minimal complexity
Feb 09, 2016
This is a low end cigar of minimal complexity. Sometimes starts off with a nasty pepper flavor that quickly burns off. The next two thirds is a pleasant cocoa, but the last third usually gets extremely bitter. Burns somewhat unevenly at times and drops the ash unexpectedly. I would rate this as a medium bodied everyday cigar commensurate with the price.
5 out of 5
Gurka Blcak Ops Maduro Torpedo
Jan 13, 2016
I love this cigar. It is a little on taste and body but good a everyday smoke . i will buy these again.
4 out of 5
Gurkha Black Ops Maduro
Jan 11, 2016
Not to long ago these cigars were back ordered and I was so disappointed. When they came back to CI's warehouse I placed an order for two boxes. One of my top five enjoyments. Stays firm throughout, mild to moderate flavor and is very consistent with each stick. Give it a try and enjoy as I do.
5 out of 5
Great
Jan 08, 2016
Great
5 out of 5
Matt
Dec 23, 2015
Excellent smoke. Very smooth and full of flavor.
5 out of 5
Black Ops
Dec 12, 2015
My favorite cigar
5 out of 5
gurkha black ops maduro torpedo
Dec 01, 2015
A great tasting cigar,My favorite
5 out of 5
Amazing cigar
Sep 27, 2015
I've enjoyed smoking these so much I keep buying them! The profile that CI has for them is spot on just a GREAT cigar!!!! And the price is unbelievable!!!!
4 out of 5
Happy happy ... good smoke
Sep 18, 2015
A great, smoke filled draw. Slow burn, long ash. Was hoping for a more peppery snootfull, but overall, this is a very nice and satisfying smoke, that builds a bit more intensity as you get down toward the nub.
4 out of 5
Gurkha deal
Sep 18, 2015
Beautiful cigars. Great flavor. Excellent deal. The outside leaf wrapper fell off some of them.
5 out of 5
Excellent products and service.
Aug 13, 2015
Excellent products and service.
Customer Testimonials
I bought the Maduro Toro size. Just VERY LIGHT HINTS of chocolate, espresso, honey, and pepper. Mostly honey and pepper. DOES go GOOD with a cinnamon coffee. An all around smoke for any time of day. Finish is peppery in upper palate and a semi-sour tobacco flavor on the tongue. A TOUCH of sweetness can be detected as well. Star or cross cut makes for nice easy draw. Construction is quite nice. They burn well! Nice prominent, yet not TOO prominent vein-age. I thought they would be more oily than what they are. Touch ups are sometimes needed. White ash with speckles of gray and cracks of black. Ash holds on well and can get quite long before falling off. Has nice retro-hale aroma of a NICE plain tobacco smell. This stogie CAN get to your head if your smoke-in right (drawing, swishing, roll-in on you tongue, retro-haling and smelling). Thick plumage of smoke begin at half-way point. If they were more oily, I would like them better. Overall, I believe they are a pleasurable cigar experience! Just wish they were more sweet and oily. I want to try and always have some on hand. Price dictating. :-) enjoy!
RF of Phillipsburg, NJ
Picked up a bundle of these on a recent trip to the Hamburg Superstore. Only had two bad ones in the bundle. One was plugged and one had a huge crack in it. Overall very good, nice even burn all the way through. I picked up a nice peppery earthy flavor all the way through and on some of them got a root beer flavor on the retrohale. I am still shopping around with all the different cigars available, but I do see myself picking up another bundle of these in the future.
BM of Catawissa, PA
Pretty decent cigar for the cost. Surprisingly mild. 20 pack would be a lot if you are unsure whether you will like them.
LH of Mazeppa, MN
A bang for your buck, excellent smoke. Smooth & full bodied, in my opinion. Well worth the investment.
CG of Woodland, CA
Ordered these in 12/2014. RotT - Bit of an "I don't know about this one". I think the not storing it in cedar gave it a bit too much "plastic" aroma.
But a couple of days after resting in the humidor .... MMMmmmm goodness. Interesting twist with a cedar/almost sage touch to the typical leather/chocolate flavor of a maduro. Leaned toward the med/strong scale. Definitely will buy again. Nice patch and armband holder with it.
AS of Fort Valley, VA
Good everyday cigar. Will order again.
JW of Pensacola, FL
Pleasantly surprised. Well-constructed and tasty for a stick in this price range. A true bargain. Will order again for sure!
SF of Tucson, AZ
I was not particularly impressed with the flavors of this cigar and found it to be a bit stereotypical and uninteresting.... However, it did burn razor sharp even though there was a breeze outside so at least it was well constructed.
DW of ames, IA
What a surprise when I pulled this one out of a sampler bundle. Very spicy to start and the spice stayed throughout the smoke. Rough looking roll, not too visually appealing. This smoke is reminiscent of The Punisher. No burning lips, but a rough ride. The draw is good. The volume of smoke is good. There is just not enough flavor to get me through the spicieness. Almost done with this smoke now and its not my taste....
SS of Chapin, SC
I like a dark, thick, strong smoke and while these won't knock you on your butt, they are very good! Strong enough to have at the end of a long day with a glass of your favorite single malt yet tame enough and smooth enough to have with a nice espresso/dark coffee to start your day. Best yet, they don't kill the pocket book and are quality sticks you can share with friends w/o feeling like you're killing your high end stash. Highly recommend!
TS of Colorado Springs, CO
Just average, definitely not worth what they cost. You can find a lot better cigars out there for this price. Might be worth a buy when they go on clearance for half this price, but until then look elsewhere.
JC of Goddard, KS
I bought a 20 bundle on the advice of a friend. Smoked one right away and was not too thrilled. Let the rest of them soak in 72% humidity in my aging humidor for several months. Lit one up today and put it down before I was half finished. Very boring, ho-hum smoke for a maduro. Not much flavor and no complexity. Transferred the rest to my public humidor for guests to take at will. Will not buy again.
MC of Luling, LA
Just an okay cigar. Not real flavorful. Got them super cheap.Does not have that oliy maduro taste. I would pass on these next time
BC of torrance, CA
I got his as part of a buy this much and get this free. I'm new to the cigar world but so far this has been my favorite.
BK of Wahiawa, HI
Surprise !! This rugged lookin, soft rolled, inexpensive cigar delivers delightfully yummy maduro flavor profiles . Draws and burns well. For the price you can't go wrong with this one! A good everyday cigar. I will reorder. Thanks CI!!
LW of SYLMAR, CA
I smoked 1/2 of my first bundle and I think it's a solid cigar. great favor.... It's good at any price.
JV of DENTON, TX
What a great cigar for 50 bucks. I was very impressed and will be buying more in the future. The extra buck for the Black Ops lighter was definitely a buck well spent. The lighter has substance and a solid feel to it and works great. A great bundle from the CI guys.
SB of MESA, AZ
A friend ordered these and gave me a few. Yeah a great friend! I ordered a bundle after smoking the first one. Great bargain, good cigar, even burn, lots of nice flavor. Will be a major filler in my humidor.
DY of SCOTT, LA
I bought a bundle of these 2 weeks ago. Very surprised; great smoke, good burning too. Can't wait to buy another bundle.
JM of KETTERING, OH
The Gurkha Titan is one of my favorite cigars. I ordered a bundle of 20 of these Black Ops Maduro cigars at a fraction of the price of the Gurkhas, and if you blindfolded me, I would not be able to tell the difference. Great bold full-bodied flavor, nice even burn. Makes for a very long and enjoyable smoke at an unbelievable price. The optional Black Ops lighter is also BADASS (especially for the price of $1 buck!). I am writing this review upon my return to buy another bundle of these cigars!
JF of SAN DIEGO, CA
Good cigar. Even burn and easy draw. Hints of coffee and honey with draw with thick white smoke. If you like a medium cigars with a little sweetness this one is for you. Great with a morning cup of Joe!
AB of Pleasanton, CA
I should tell everyone that this cigar bites so there would be more for me! Truthfully this is a great smoke at a good price. I ordered more and plan on stocking up. I got an even burn, good draw and more than decent taste. I guess that's why Gurkha is one of my favorite brands. The band is also pretty cool too.
ML of Pinson, AL
just got my shipment here and lit one asap. this is the first real cigar ive smoked since swishers and let me tell you, you wont be disspleased. you get the notes of coffee and pepper and it's smooth as smooth. I'll have to restock soon.
RA of new braunfels, TX
A Great Cigar For Some R&R! Intimidating, Yet Tempting. This Is A Stick That Reminds You How A Cigar Should Be. I Got The Notes Of Coffee, And Pepper; While The Burn Was Perfect, And The Draw Easy. I Saw These On The Cover And Thought How Badass They Looked. I Bought 'Em And I'm Not Dissappointed One Bit! The Lighter Is Cool Too.
MT of GOLDEN, CO
Just received these today. I have always been a fan of Gurkha Cigars and their blender Kaizad Hansotia. I am totally blown away by this Cigar. Great flavor and burn. Would recommend to anyone. New to Cigars or Old School. Fantastic price and excellent burn!
DP of DELAND, FL
I got these cigars n they came as dry as the Sahara n tasted awful. But after a couple days in the humidor the flavor burn n draw took a turn for the best. Very good tasting smooth cigar. Even better with a strong cup of coffee.
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