My First Review - Gurkha Evil Robusto (very image heavy!) - BOTL Cigar Forums

Ducati · 11-15-2009, 08:51 PM

This is my first review. Constructive criticism is welcomed. I used a 50mm and 100mm Macro lens on my Canon 400D. The light outside changed rapidly so I ended up using the popup flash which led to some harsh lighting on the cigar and ashtray.

Gurkha Evil - Robusto

Price
~$8 at local B&M

Pre-light Thoughts
From what I've read, this smoke was supposed to be very strong with a full-bodied flavor. I read a few positive reviews and as a Gurkha fan, I wanted to give it a try.

Construction
Wrapper was an excellent deep brown, almost like dark bread. Seemed like there was a little oil on the wrapper and the cigar was packed well. The cigar itself was very firm with little give. There was a small hole in the wrapper maybe an 8th of an inch under the label. Beetle? Imperfection? Not sure. It didn't really impact the build. The band was a bit much though; the Gurkha cigars I've had seem to have overly extravagant bands.

Burn
The burn was very consistent throughout. It never went stray, and stayed lit the entire time even after a period of 5 minutes when I was getting some coffee. The ash held on decently. The smoke was thick, creamy, and had a whitish-grey color - one thing I noticed was there was a lot of enjoyable smoke.

Flavor
The flavor was not overpowering and had hints of wood, almond, and coffee. I thought there was a trace of chocolate. There was also a spicy, peppery taste left on the palate which I thought was very pleasant.

Final thoughts
I didn't think the cigar was "strong", and I think it's more on the medium side as opposed to the advertised "full body". I would definitely try this one again, but the jury's out on a full box. I'll see if I can locate a 5 pack.

krulos · 11-15-2009, 08:58 PM

thanks for the review! nice pics, too.

jmatkins · 11-15-2009, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the review.

twenty5 · 11-15-2009, 09:03 PM

Nice review, that is a huge band lol

Starz26 · 11-15-2009, 09:05 PM

Nice review....I may have to pick one of these up and see which side of the polarization I end up on...

ctaylor · 11-15-2009, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the review and great pics

Cigary43 · 11-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Really nice photos and know the more you do this the better and more creative you will get. Look forward to more reviews and pictures.

USNStoops · 11-15-2009, 10:52 PM

I never understood the need for such a huge band but to each his own I suppose. Nice review, very informative, and the pictures made for a very nice addendum.

SkinsFanLarry · 11-15-2009, 11:11 PM

Nice review and pic's my brother, glad you enjoyed it!

....just my opinion now, but judging from your picture, that did look like a tobacco beetle hole to me.

Tatuaje Guy · 11-16-2009, 04:25 AM

nice review thanks for the pics

ciggy · 11-16-2009, 07:07 AM

great review brother!!

I saw these at my local but wasn't sure about them. Gurhka always seems to over sell it so I balk when I see a new one. I may have to give this one a shot after reading your review. It's sound good to me!

shuckins · 11-16-2009, 07:16 AM

excellent review and pics!
thanks for sharing!
i have one on the way,can't wait to smoke it.

sgresso · 11-16-2009, 07:37 AM

Awesome review and now I have to add to my list of stuff to try.

Simoun · 11-16-2009, 01:25 PM

Great review, and great pics!

njstone · 11-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the review, great job! I've liked more Gurkhas than I've disliked, but haven't actually heard of this one.

11-15-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
Ducati Monster. Petite Corona Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 243 Trader rating: (1)	My First Review - Gurkha Evil Robusto (very image heavy!) This is my first review. Constructive criticism is welcomed. I used a 50mm and 100mm Macro lens on my Canon 400D. The light outside changed rapidly so I ended up using the popup flash which led to some harsh lighting on the cigar and ashtray. Gurkha Evil - Robusto Price ~$8 at local B&M Pre-light Thoughts From what I've read, this smoke was supposed to be very strong with a full-bodied flavor. I read a few positive reviews and as a Gurkha fan, I wanted to give it a try. Construction Wrapper was an excellent deep brown, almost like dark bread. Seemed like there was a little oil on the wrapper and the cigar was packed well. The cigar itself was very firm with little give. There was a small hole in the wrapper maybe an 8th of an inch under the label. Beetle? Imperfection? Not sure. It didn't really impact the build. The band was a bit much though; the Gurkha cigars I've had seem to have overly extravagant bands. Burn The burn was very consistent throughout. It never went stray, and stayed lit the entire time even after a period of 5 minutes when I was getting some coffee. The ash held on decently. The smoke was thick, creamy, and had a whitish-grey color - one thing I noticed was there was a lot of enjoyable smoke. Flavor The flavor was not overpowering and had hints of wood, almond, and coffee. I thought there was a trace of chocolate. There was also a spicy, peppery taste left on the palate which I thought was very pleasant. Final thoughts I didn't think the cigar was "strong", and I think it's more on the medium side as opposed to the advertised "full body". I would definitely try this one again, but the jury's out on a full box. I'll see if I can locate a 5 pack. __________________ Vinny

11-15-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
jmatkins BoM January 08 Cognoscenti Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shrewsbury, Ma Posts: 8,333 Trader rating: (70)	Thanks for the review. __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

11-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
twenty5 BoM Nov '09 / BoM Apr '10 Double Corona Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NEPA Posts: 3,964 Trader rating: (107)	Nice review, that is a huge band lol __________________ -Justin Fight for your rights: http://www.cigarrights.org/ -We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.- -Sir Winston Churchill

11-15-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Starz26 Churchill Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,396 Trader rating: (72)	Nice review....I may have to pick one of these up and see which side of the polarization I end up on... __________________ - Why do they call it common sense, when it is not all that common?

11-15-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
ctaylor Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delaware County, PA Posts: 2,415 Trader rating: (66)	Thanks for the review and great pics __________________ "A good cigar is like tasting a good wine: you smell it, you taste it, you look at it, you feel it - you can even hear it. It satisfies all the senses."

11-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#2
krulos Corona Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 471 Trader rating: (8)	thanks for the review! nice pics, too.

11-15-2009, 09:26 PM	#7
Cigary43 Just Another Ashhole Robusto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego/Atlanta Posts: 803 Trader rating: (0)	Really nice photos and know the more you do this the better and more creative you will get. Look forward to more reviews and pictures. __________________ Rehab is for Quitters.

11-15-2009, 10:52 PM	#8
USNStoops Robusto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Point Loma San Diego Posts: 723 Trader rating: (12)	I never understood the need for such a huge band but to each his own I suppose. Nice review, very informative, and the pictures made for a very nice addendum.

11-15-2009, 11:11 PM	#9
SkinsFanLarry Leave Nothing to Chance! Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Katmandu Posts: 9,687 Trader rating: (22)	Nice review and pic's my brother, glad you enjoyed it! ....just my opinion now, but judging from your picture, that did look like a tobacco beetle hole to me. __________________ "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."

11-16-2009, 04:25 AM	#10
Tatuaje Guy BoM June '10 Robusto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Amesbury MA Posts: 793 Trader rating: (112)	nice review thanks for the pics __________________ "Savannah get your binky, bib and bottle we got work to do!"

11-16-2009, 07:07 AM	#11
ciggy LFD Whore Double Corona Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Galesburg, Michigan Posts: 3,162 Trader rating: (65)	great review brother!! I saw these at my local but wasn't sure about them. Gurhka always seems to over sell it so I balk when I see a new one. I may have to give this one a shot after reading your review. It's sound good to me! __________________ “Any cigar smoker is a friend, because I know how he feels.” – Alfred de Musset Proud Veteran Supporting Thoes Who Served and Still Serving!!

11-16-2009, 07:16 AM	#12
shuckins BoM Aug '09 BoY '09 Double Corona Join Date: May 2009 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,166 Trader rating: (245)	excellent review and pics! thanks for sharing! i have one on the way,can't wait to smoke it. __________________ ___________________

11-16-2009, 07:37 AM	#13
sgresso Long hair Dork Double Corona Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Frozen Indiana Posts: 2,183 Trader rating: (39)	Awesome review and now I have to add to my list of stuff to try. __________________ If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. SUN TZU ON THE ART OF WAR

11-16-2009, 01:25 PM	#14
Simoun Robusto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 664 Trader rating: (8)	Great review, and great pics! __________________ –Ryan http://words-smoke.blogspot.com/

11-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#15
njstone BoM January 2010 Double Corona Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,488 Trader rating: (71)	Thanks for the review, great job! I've liked more Gurkhas than I've disliked, but haven't actually heard of this one. __________________ --Dear Pete, please give Dan more ELOs!

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