Gurkha Royal Brigade or Grand Age

[Bull Moose]

So I'm very much a cameroon fan at the moment and both of these sticks were recommended to me recently by a Brother or two. If I were to buy only one type which one would y'all suggest. From what I can tell they are both pretty similar but it appears that the grand age may have a more limited production run and more age on each stick. So what's the verdict?

 

[Moro]

Why not buy the two? (Just a few sticks, mind ye)

 

[Bull Moose]

Ah yes, I love to do that but I haven't been able to find 5 packs of either...just bundles of 10 or 12. If you've got a source, let me know!

 

[Moro]

CI has a 6er on the Royal Brigade: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-UHA&cat=3
And Cigar.com sells singles: http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=464

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

not really a fan of gurkha. I have tried the Vintage Shaggys which were pretty good. I'd suggest those instead.

 

[cba191]

I might have a couple royal brigade perfectos if you want. Shoot me your addy and I can send them to you.

 

[Bull Moose]

Thanks, man, it's very much appreciated!!! PM sent!

 

[dpricenator]

Let me check my humi I think I still have a Grand Age sitting in there if so it's got a year or so age on it.

 

[njstone]

Hey Bull, 5packs of Gurkhas including these can be found on cigarbid.com every single day!

I personally like all of the Gurkha Cameroons (which also include the Class Regent Nepalese Warrior--which is also great), and have won 5-packs of each for $15 or less!!! You may have to be a little patient to win Grand Age at that price, but it can be done.

My advice, though, when you win some is to let them sit for a while. You can smoke one right away if you wish, but letting them rest a couple months will improve them greatly.

Some people like Gurkhas, some don't. But if you do, they're a great and nicely priced (on cigarbid) mid-range premium cigar.

 

[Bull Moose]

Thanks for the advice, njstone. From what I understand about Gurkhas they make some great cigars but many don't think they're worth full retail, hence their popularity on CI and cbid. I can't wait to try some!

 

[njstone]

Thanks for the advice, njstone. From what I understand about Gurkhas they make some great cigars but many don't think they're worth full retail, hence their popularity on CI and cbid. I can't wait to try some!

Yea, Gurkhas have inflated MSRPs--no one pays that for them. Even shops that carry them will charge much less (maybe $15 instead of $30). The Grand Age, Centurian, etc. definately aren't worth $30 or whatever, but they're worth $5...and since you can get them for about $3...:clap:

 

[Bull Moose]

Wow, thanks for the generosity and advice guys! dpricenator, if you end up finding that 'aged' Grand Age, lemme know, maybe we can work something out.