Gurkha Crest

fresh, smooth all the way

Very flavorful, good draw

not impress about this cigar I never buy this again

Always good will purchase again

These were good cigars but need to age a little bit. Burn and ash were good. Very good construction. Just need to mellow a bit with age.

Perfect burn and smoke

Taste and burn are very good. Size is a little small for me.

hard draw, uneven burn, med taste

Good. Burned uneven, but pleasant smoke and taste experience.

Great smoke

Good cigars!

Gurkha are my fayorite long lasting cigar burns just right great with my bad golf game

My Husband got these as a gift he loves the look Burn on this cigar

Very enjoyable cigar. Consistent flavor

They are tasty. I like Gurkha's

Nice strong Maduro. Most sticks burn even.

Great cigar for the money

These cigars did not burn so well, not at all consistent over different sections of the cigar. They also burned really hot, even when smoking them very slowly. The overall taste was heavy, hints of leather, intense oak, and mild coffee. A thick, dark smoke; these were closer to full body cigars than what I expected.

GREAT CIGARS GREAT SMOKE

Gurkha makes so many different sizes, shapes, blends, and price ranges that its bewildering. But you always get what you paid for. If you can find a strength, size and blend that you like on sale, buy it. You won't be disappointed. This particular cigar is a good example.

They have not burned even when they get half way down

One of the nicest cigars I have enjoyed

Only okay

Not a bad smoke , but, I had a tough time keeping a couple of them going on the golf course.

Looks wonderful , tastes grand. Well done, Gurhameister.

Great smoke.

Very acceptable from the viewpoint of draw, flavor and cost but I much prefer my Nica libre Cigars

Good smoke! Like the others were bone dry on arrival.

Good even burning smoke nice flavor for a good cigar.

Big fan of the Gurkha specials. Need More.

Nice flavor and a slow burn. Perfect cigar when sitting on the lanai watching golf!??

Good smokes. Easy to draw and arrow is great

I like the smoothness and flavor of the cigar. It does not necessarily burn evenly but it stays lit better than average.

Smooth draw with great aroma.

Great taste and smoke

Heavy draw. Same as a different brand of cigar purchased at the same time. Maybe old and not stored correctly. I don't know but I was a bit disappointed.

A great looking cigar. My favorite one I've had so far, and I've had over 30 different kinds. Burns great. Can't wait to buy more.

Not bad for the price. Burns evenly.

smooth flavor, even burn, the only reason for a 4 rating is because I'm not a torpedo fan (they seem to have a hard draw) for me.

I have smoked alot of different brands,but by far thos is my favorite .

Excellent

Good draw.

Decent draw good smoke ash was a little flaky good cigar

Great Smoke, great value

All good. Shared with a friend as well. He liked it very much too.

Great

nice rich smoke, pleasant tasting & good burn.

Great draw, smokes even nice rich flavor. Very good cigar and good price

Good smoke, keeps a good burn. Flavor is nutty with a slight cream fruit flavor that I get from it. Wrapper has split in the past, but all in all good smoke.

Well made, quite good.

Well made and smooth draw. Flavorful smoke from start to finish

Tuff finish

Very good smoke, added to my humidor with all the other great international cigars

very good

Great company.

Thay are good good flavor and smoke good I like them I will order them again good pull on them

There was absolutely nothing wrong with this stick, great flavor and the draw was nice and easy. I actually liked it so much I bought more! I sat on my back porch with 2 fingers of scotch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

Really good cigar. Only gave 4 stars because it’s a dark cigar and I prefer Gurkha’s medium, but that’s what I ordered.

Quick smoke, with lose packed tobacco.

Even burn nice finish good smoke

found a number of them had to be re-lit a number of times, other than that a very nice cigar.

A straight “medium” body cigar with good construction and a nice even draw. Burns even the vast majority of the time with a nice whitish, light grey ash. The fact that this cigar is relatively inexpensive is great as well.

We'll buy them again

Good cigar nice burn and aroma

There were smooth smoke

Good flavor and even burn.

An excellent smoke - good burn and nice flavors!

Easy smoke with nice burn.

Love Gurkha's

The draw on this cigar is perfect. I love the aroma and the different notes on my palate. The smoke is consistent all the way through. It has that nice woody, peppery halfway through and the flavor doesn’t die. I recommend it if you haven’t tried it yet.Great cigar for a great price. Completely satisfied and will definitely buy again.

I enjoy the Smoke. Aroma and unique Torpedo feel

Flavor is adequate, but not a tight wrap. unfurls to the point of almost having to waste the cigar at times.

Cigars are good I will never buy on make me an offer again You people are rip off on the shipping charges

Little mild for my taste. Had to cut a larger piece to get a decent draw. Received in good condition.

This cigar has good consistency. The ash is well composed. The taste stays consistent. The construction is excellent. When you can get a deal on them. Buy them!

Nice!

Good smoke!!

Very mild

ok

Decent cigar. What's not to like. Super

Favorable Smoke !!!

Not bad but not the best of Gurkha’s lineup. Hence the lower cost per stick.

I wish Gurkhas burned evenly. Too often they don't.

love them all

Cut it deep if you want a good smoke.

An average cigar not much flavor

My first time to try this cigar. I liked the look and construction of this cigar and it had a nice even burn. The flavor was very enjoyable too.

I bought the Gurkha Crest based on a review just like this. These puros are really good. They smoke well without any bite. It's what I call a toothpick cigar because I use one when I get down to the nub. They're that smooth.

these cigars are just passable,not great .

OK cigar - nothing bad but nothing to write home about

Very enjoyable smoke. Not overpowering Nicaragua leaf ( and i do enjoy those as well), but full flavor, very well rolled, and packed with true long leaf filler. Superb even burn throughout. Smoked these well down to the last inch.

Good smoke.......

The smoke starts out okay, but it is too loosely packed, burn to quick with normal cut, much better if torpedo tip is slightly cut leaving most of the extended tip. I’d give it an 85.

Nice enjoyable smoke at a reasonable price. Give them a try, you’ll probably like them

A fan of Gurkha and Crest is one of my favorites.

was surprised by the flavor and the even burn of this cigar. gurkha has always been one of my favorites

Very good. Not Gurkha's finest effort from a craftsmanship standpoint, but still a good stick.

One of the best quality cigars with fast shipping.

Good smoke and good flavor.

good aroma, excellent flavor, not great with Torpedo shape other than that a good cigar.

Gurkha is one of my favorites. These are no exception: smooth, even burn and a nice draw to make smoke rings. I highly recommend these torpedos.

Good solid cigar. Had dried out a bit before arriving but would buy them again.

One of the best cigars I have had. Nice even burn. Quality of cigar never wavered through entire burn. Highly recommend to those who are hesitant.

Not for a beginner smoker. Not one of their best.

Good aroma and great taste

Not bad not great

I enjoyed this particular cigar but I prefer a regularly shaped cigar.

Came fast and in perfect shape. Just a great deal and great service. I will be making future purchases

Smooth draw, great flavor!

Fairly mild and even burning. All around great smoke!

Good quality

Great cigar

Good flavor

Very nice cigar great smoke

Every Gurkha cigar I've smoked have been great!

Gurkha is always a top choice.

Good smoke nice finish.

I was very pleased with every aspect of these. They burned well. The draw was easy and they produced a smooth mellow but flavorful taste.

I liked these cigars. Easy draw, nice strong flavor and aroma.

A very tasty, long lasting, seemingly well constructed cigar, BUT..........it smoked so excessively when setting in the ashtray, that my wife , who usually comments on how wonderful my cigars smell, asked me to please smoke it outside. All 5 from the sampler pack were like that. Other than that, a very tasty cigar.

Good stuff. No complaints. Consistently a good smoke

Didn't really like Gurkha but got this five pack & now I think differently.

Ok, even though not a big torpedo fan. Love ghurkas. Smokes well nice strength not bites.

This is one of my go-to cigars. I try to always have some on hand. Burn, draw, ash, construction has always been good. It doesn't seen to matter what shape or size. I would highly recommend!

Good burn Quality made a nice ash will get again

really enjoyed it with an after meal treat

You light it up thinking you're going for a mild comedian perhaps morning cigar and you soon find yourself reeling the one tough strong cigar but they are enjoyable! Burning newbies out there definitely eat something first for you like one of these babies up!

nice ??

As the smoke wafted over my head, the burning ash glowing in the dark I couldn't help but think, "Man this is a good cigar." I looked at the cigar, the shadowed stick in my fingers. "Man this is a good cigar," I said out loud to no one. "You're right," said a disembodied voice. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. No one was supposed to be there, this was my quiet spot. My friendly happy cigar smoking patio of solitude. And now suddenly a voice from nowhere, and everywhere, was intruding on my cigar time. I was angry, but also, I was afraid. That's when the ghostly hand touched my shoulder. My life rushed from my body and I found my spirit floating over my corpse. My head lolled to one side. My skin already losing color. Then I noticed my cigar was no longer in my corpse's fingers, but in my spirit hand. "It's a gift to you," said Death as he floated next to my spirit. "Gurkha Crest Torpedo's are a very tasty easy to smoke cigar. It was your time, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still enjoy it's delicious flavor. You're dead, but you still deserve to smoke this cigar." And so I did.

good smooth smoke

Decent cigar. Very approachable, smooth and not very "strong." A blend of coffee, earth, and cocoa. The flavor doesn't linger in your mouth for very long. I like the Gurkha Archive more than this one because the flavors are more complex. Smokes well, but draw is kind of tight. Not bad overall, but better options in this price range.

These are excellent. I’ve always hated Gurkha just because Kaizad always seems like such a snake oil salesman. But this Gurkha Crest......if you had put a Habanos Montecristo no.2 band on it, I would have thought it was a middle of the road Monte 2. Not a great one but a good Monte 2. No kidding!

Gurka doesn't dissappoint.

Great stick

awesome cigar awesome price

❤

Ok

Great Cigars and Great Deals

Good timing. Good price.

This is an eminently smokeable cigar at an unbeatable price.

Great cigar!

good cigar for the price. seems to run more than I'd like but otherwise I'd buy again

I’m a true Gurkha fan and this Crest is an excellent smoke. CI always make it a joy to order as well.

I thought they were very good. The smoke wise a little more than medium yet mild. I really liked it.

Good draw from a tight wrap. Starts out with a light woody flavor and finishes bold

One of the best of the best

Lots of caving and to harsh for me!

VERY GOOD

Great taste

I've been lucky enough to score a few of these gems recently. So far, all have been excellent. Light it once, smooth even burn down to the nub, satisfying, but not too "in your face" for casual cigar smokers.

Great pull on every stick.

Love the quality of choices

Great cigars at a price I still can’t believe!

Trying to describe the hollowness of the draw. I was puffing, but the smoke was not coming through in a smooth manner. I would not buy those again

Great taste, easy draw, smooth and quite satisfying. Like all the other Gurkhas that I have tried, it's a winner.

I always enjoy Gurkha cigars. They are consistently good tasting, well burning and not harsh. Plus they always are at a good price point. Crest xo is no exception a great smoke for the price and an enjoyable cigar that you look forward to.

Not bad for the price

Great satisfaction

nice smooth taste with a sweetness at the end

Not too strong for a Maduro wrapper- smooth flavor.

Hard to keep lit.

I recently lost my father and I was his main care taker here in mobile al .My siblings planned me a retreat and had me flown to Cuba to relieve me of the stress of work and taking care of my father . Some of my enjoyable times when my dad was living were setting up the monitor were I could hear my dads call (because he was bed ridden) and a cigar and toddy and think of the great time I had in Cuba ... C.I. has gave me an affordable way of doing that .....THANKS

I bought these on a deal. I must say, I’ve paid premium prices for lesser cigars. This smoke starts off smooth. The aroma is as pleasant as the taste. With a correct cut and light, I experienced zero tongue burn. As the cigar burns down, the flavors overlap and change to create one of the most satisfying and complex cigars I’ve had. The Gurkha Crest is not only smooth and complex through the entirety of the experience, but remains a quality experience near the end of the cigar. I enjoyed this cigar far past the wrapper. I experienced zero bitterness with a much less than expected change in end-user heat. I highly suggest this cigar. Wether on sale or full price, it is worth every penny.

Package got here on time wrap professionally no issues with shipment

3 out of 4 cigars so far don’t burn evenly, wrap unravels. I’ve had issues before with Gurkha and thought I’d try one more time. Never again.

Very good products, very good service. No complaint.

Great cigars at a fair cost.

Very fine cigars. Best experience so far Same with La for Dominicana. ..

This batch of Gurkhas was dry. I smoked one, thought it might be a fluke. Had a second one, same thing. I had to return them. This is unusual for CI. No blame, just unfortunate.

Good blend, but, again, disappointed with overall construction.

Very good cigar! Well done, Gurkha.

I am a great admirer of Gurkha cigars, but this one is not good in terms of construction and flavor. In some sticks, the draw was hopelessly tight that I just had to throw them away. I will charge them to experience.

Smooth and flavorful

probably the best daily cigar and I can smoke and the crest makes me look good every time I am herfing

Very flavorful. Not overpowering.

Good value and flavor.

Solid

I bought a box of 20. Was anxious to try it and wasn’t thrilled. So I left in the humidor for an extra 2-3 weeks and it was fantastic

I realize that the appreciation of art and flavor are subjective. Also, that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. That stated, in my mind this was the best cigar that I have ever had. I gave one to a friend who is an eficianado and leans primarily towards the full flavored realm. He also commended this as a great cigar. Another friend and I each purchased the same deal and we split the cost of the express shipping. The cigars were in our hands on the west coast very quickly. I highly recommend these cigars and the express shipping. Great value, great cigars. Cheers, EricD

I got them on sale, very good value for the price. Solid flavor, they burn well, and CI's rating of their strength was accurate. I'll likely order them again.

Excellent!

nice!

Not a bad smoke, but they just don't stay light. Buy 'em, but have your lighter handy and fully loaded.

I would definitely buy again. Nice quality and burn. Still haven't been able to detect all of the different tones in a cigar, but it was tasted smooth

They were not as good as I had hoped

Like most of Gurkha products this torpedo is very good and at the level I expected

They tended to burn very unevenly and the wrapper fell apart too often. Even though they were well hydrated.

Ok with cocktail. Golf. Poor burn on many of them. Fall apart with inch and a half left

Hard to stay lit and not as fresh as usual

awesome taste

A nice consistent moderate to mild intensity cigar. Burns nicely with a good aroma

Great smoke @ a great price. Thanks Cigar International!

I find them to be a very good cigar. I will look at the site around the 13th when I get payed to see if there are more deals on them. Regularly, they are a bit pricy for me, but no wonder because they are a top drawer cigar so no complaints!

Very good cigar worth the money

excellent cigar

First ghurka crest was ok. The second was better and today, after sitting for a couple months it was very tasty. Got better with time. I am thinking that this is one cigar that just gets better with time. I don't mean a week after you get it from CI or any other online seller. I mean set it in your humidor and let it do its thing for a month or two. I thought it was a hard one to smoke when I first got these after a week of of resting it. But in time it got better. tastier. I don't try to smoke a lot of cigars in a week I kind of split it up with one to 3 cigars a week. But this one I almost smoked the entire thing because it became so good to me. Ghurka better one dimensional cigars. Thanks CI

Good cigar for the price, nice flavor.

A well balanced cigar: good draw, even burn, good taste, but... The cigars are not made with the same quality and a few may fail in one of these mentioned areas. I guess if it were not for these inconsistencies the value of this cigar could be much higher.

Smooth

I would not ever buy a Gurkha Crest Torpedo . uneven burn, black smoke like it was soaked in oil or something, lots of tar.

All the Gurkha cigars are a good smoke but Ben appreciates the taste and burn of the CREST above all others. A mid-priced smoke, this makes a delicious option to have in your humidor!

Cigars did not want to stay lit or burn evenly. I won't buy them again.

Good smoke. Great ash. Excellent flavor

Not too strong, not too mild, well constructed, excellent draw, and priced right. Good solid smoke. No complaints. Arrived fresh about a week after ordering.

Great Service

I little darker - stronger smoke then I usually enjoy. A fine Cigar.

Good draw. Good burn. Smooth and slightly sweet. Construction was sketchy on a few but nothing major. Cool right to the nub. Would buy again.

Very pleasant cigar my wife and both enjoy

The Gurkha Crest Torpedo smokes smoothly and really hits the spot. It's got a nice even burn and it lasts a while. I highly recommend trying it.

Only one of the bunch had a nice even ash. The rest have been all over the place. The draw is uneven. A few had to be lit repeatedly. I don't recommend them.

Very rich & smooth.....consistent for flavor and burn.....would definitely buy these again!!!

Very disappointed. Not well made. These must be 2nd's . Poor burn and draw

I was really disappointed in nearly everything about these. The construction seems off, some were loose and burn fast, others were correctly rolled. However, once you taste them the construction won't matter. Harsh and not very good flavor. On the clearance rack for a reason. Stay away.

Awful. I will never buy again. Won't stay lit. Can't draw on them. Burned uneven. Tasted awful. Very disappointed in these Gurkhas.

I like Gurkha, never had these so I gave them a try....never again, Inconsistent, bitter, and wouldn't stay lit. Had wrapper problems...TOO much work to smoke

Loosely rolled, fast burn, average taste. Don't waste your time with these.

Another hit! Nice full draw and taste.

Gurkha smokes are my favorite. By far the crest torpido in my opinion is one of Gurkhas best.

Very mild yet complex.

Your web is much easier then the rest. I get it fasrt from you guys also.

My first one was just okay. The next few have been good.

Good even and cool burn but a little tight on the draw. Medium body. Not a cloud of smoke but OK. Slightly pungeant taste and aroma. I'll move on to others.