Gurkha X-Fuerte Churchill

[Wasch_24]

Has any one tried the Gurkha X-Fuerte?

I bid on a five-pack of Churchills on C-Bid :devil: and it looks like I am going to win it.

Are they really very strong?

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[Altercall]

I've got some but have been afraid to try them. We were talking about them last night. From all the stuff I've heard they're not as strong as you would think, but they are very good.

 

[Electric Sheep]

No, they're not strong. They're kinda spicy/peppery, but I wouldn't call them strong at all (regardless of the name).

If you win them and don't want them, I'll buy them from you. :yes:

 

[Greg]

Looks like a good bid. I think these retail for around ten bucks.

I've never tried one though, but I might bid itchfork

 

[Wasch_24]

I am hoping for a little pepper to go with the Gurkha creaminess.

You can really get some killer deals on C-Bid. :rofl:

 

[Wasch_24]

Looks like a good bid. I think these retail for around ten bucks.

I've never tried one though, but I might bid itchfork

Go ahead.

You won't bump me.

 

[Greg]

Yeah, I know, I wouldn't do that to you anyway...we all want to see you succeed in your quest for the ultimate NC :thumbsup:

 

[Wasch_24]

:rofl:

 

[sarnone]

Todd, sorry to say brother, they are neither spicy nor are they X-Fuerte. I have smoked several Churchill and Torpedo Grande. When they first came out, they were very tasty indeed. Lot of smoke, good burn and a delicious medium smoke. I'm sure they were all made from one batch but it doesn't seem so to me. The wrapper is very delicate and unwraps at the most precarious moments. Leave the bands on until you absolutely have to take them off. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Gurkha fan and swear by the quality and flavor of the line. If you pick these up for around $3.50-$4.00 each, then you probably will have a very satisfactory smoke. I have about 12 Torpedo Grande percolating in the humi. I did pull one out this past week and found it so plugged that I tossed it after 5 minutes. To be fair, this can happen to any brand. I will give these a try this summer. When they are on, they are a fine smoke.

Sam

 

[Wasch_24]

Thanks Sam.

After shipping they will be ~ $4 each so no worries.

 

[sarnone]

Cool beans daddio!

 

[Halon]

I picked 12 or so of them up when CI had them on sale, and they're great sticks. Not a super-premium NC, but a very enjoyable smoke. Especially for the price.


TYLER

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Cool!

 

[CWS]

I kinda agree with Sam. A good cigar but not great. Not the Gurkha I expected.

 

[Wasch_24]

Well, I got five of them for $17 so we'll see...not a huge loss if I don't dig 'em.