K. Hansotia Park Avenue

[tedski]

Size: 6 1/8" x 52
Shape: Torpedo
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: DR
Filler: DR, Nicaraguan
Retail price: around $3
Location: Backyard deck

Good looking cigar. Shiny, light tan wrapper with minimal veins. Nice weight, no soft spots, easy pre-light draw.

Pretty chilly out on the deck today: partly cloudy + windy with temps around 50. After lighting the cigar I found the draw easy with lots of thick, chewy smoke. I knew this was going to be a milder smoke, but was surprised by the flavors. Overall strength was in the mild-medium range but the body was more med-full. The flavors did not change much throughout the smoke, but were very pleasant. Wood, honey, sweet tobacco, and mild spices.

The only negative part was after the midpoint when I removed the band. There was a big glop of excess glue and this caused a large patch of the wrapper to be ripped off. I hate when this happens and think it's really inexcusable for a quality tobacco brand. :disappoin

Still for the price, these are a good value for those who like milder cigars with lots of flavor.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks for the review Ted! :thumbsup:

 

[torin]

Thanks for the review.

 

[SmokeProper]

This will sound crazy to most here but this cigar is a top 30 for me. Its one of a very few gurkhas I still like. Prob my fav cheap cigar.

 

[Gokian]

Thanks for the review. Sucks about the wrapper though.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Thanks for the review.
Ive had two and both had quality issues.... Wrapper splitting, and the same glue overdone on the band you mention here happened to me also.

 

[lambing]

Great review, Ted. Thanks

 

[Wink]

Nice one Ted! I enjoyed one of these during the summer, got it in a sampler :thumbsup:

 

[njstone]

Haven't had this one yet ... but have you guys tried the Sherpa? They may have changed the blend recently, I don't know. But about 2 years ago you could get them on cbid for about $1/stick, and they are one of the best bundled sticks I've had.

 

[tobii3]

..the Sherpa?...about 2 years ago you could get them on cbid for about $1/stick.

Sherpa's have been on the Devil Site for at least 7 years now Stone!



We were smoking 'em back in Afghanistan in 02-03.

 

[megladon8]

I have a few of these I'm eager to try. Thanks for the review!

I also really want to try the LE Park Avenue Maduro that's out now.

 

[CWS]

I remember getting this stick in a sampler years ago and thinking it was pretty good. Got lost in the landslide of Gurkha sticks after that and never went back.

 

[Dread]

I also had a park avenue from a gurkha sampler and was very suprised by it. Great mild smoke, especially for the money.