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by CigarCraig | June 29, 2018 · 10:59 am

News: Gurkha to Debut Remastered Cigars at IPCPR 2018

Here’s some Friday news from Gurkha. Interesting use of the term “re-mastered”, takes me back to my days working in a record store in the 80s!

Gurkha Cigars has re-mastered several predicate blends to create several impressive cigars that will be introduced at the industry’s largest and most important tradeshow in July. International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) 86^thAnnual Convention and International Trade show is set to take place in Las Vegas on July 13^th and Gurkha will be unveiling the Chateau de Prive, Marquesa and Ghost Gold. The company has also decided to continue production of the Cellar Reserve 10th Anniversary due to popular demand.

“We are excited to introduce these cigars that underscore Gurkha’s focus on creating quality cigars for all palettes,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “Our blending team worked hard to create cigars that would be a great addition to any cigar lovers humidor.”

Chateau de Prive

The Chateau de Prive in a limited edition box will be a unique and welcomed addition to Gurkha’s flavor profile. While most Gurkha smokes are notable for their spicy and bold flavor, the Chateau de Prive is a more traditional mild and creamy smoke that is typically found with many of the high-end Dominican cigars but as with all Gurkha products, this cigar will feature an exquisite complexity from flavor to packaging. This cigar will be a special release for the IPCPR and available in three sizes worldwide. The initial run will be very limited with only 300 boxes available per size.

The cigars will be available in 20 count boxes in the following three sizes:

Bishop (5×50) – $10/cigars (MSRP)
Rook (6×46) – $10/cigars (MSRP)
King of Warriors (6.5×52) – $11/cigars (MSRP)

This velvety smoke is made with an Ecuadorian Desflorado wrapper, a Dominican Olor binder and Dominican filler. They will ship in October/November for a holiday release.

MARQUESA

Marquesa is a beautiful throwback cigar reminiscent of the flavor and packaging of pre-embargo Cuba. The cigar was designed to have a vintage Cuban feel from the blend, which is a spicy “Cubanesque” flavor, to the packaging.

The cigars will be available in three sizes in 20 count boxes (10 round and 10 box press cigars) for the following sizes:

Robusto (5×52) – $8/cigar (MSRP)
Toro (6×54) – $9/cigar (MSRP)
Belicoso (5×54) – $9/cigar (MSRP)

The Marquesa features an earthy Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and an Ometepe and Esteli Nicaragua filler resulting in a bold well-balanced medium body and spicy cigar. The Marquesa is expected to ship in August.

GHOST GOLD

The success and popularity of Gurkha’s Ghost led the company to expand its offerings with this blend. Gurkha dug deep into their predicate blend book to fine-tune this cigar, which has a bolder profile than the original Ghost.

The cigars will initially be available 21 count boxes in the following three sizes:

Shadow (5×52) – $8/cigar (MSRP)
Asura (6×54) – $9/cigar (MSRP)
Exorcist (6×60) – $11/cigar (MSRP)

This smoke will appeal to the medium and full-bodied smokers and is made of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper changing the complexity of flavor from the original Ghost’s sweet flavor profile to a nutty and earthy profile. An aged Criollo 1998 Binder and carefully selected U.S., Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers complement the Habano wrapper. The Ghost Gold is expected to ship in August.

CELLAR RESERVE 10^TH ANNIVERSARY

The special edition Cellar Reserve cigar debuted at last year’s IPCPR to commemorate the Cellar Reserve’s 10-year anniversary, Gurkha’s first brick and mortar cigar and its most successful brand. They were introduced in a limited edition humidor but due to popular demand the company has decided to continue production in a 24-count box and available in only one size. This medium body, full-flavor and extremely complex smoke will come with Rosado Habano wrapper, aged Dominican filler and a Dominican Olor binder.

Executive Toro (6×52) – $12/cigar (MSRP)

The Cellar Reserve 10-year anniversary will be ready to ship by August.

Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium and luxurious cigars, so it’s no surprise that they are the most sought-after cigars around the globe. Gurkha produces millions of cigars per year that are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide. And while Gurkha is known for its exclusivity, it has an impressive array of 250 brands of flawlessly handcrafted, premium cigars created in a variety of strengths, tasting profiles and price-points. No matter what your taste, there’s a Gurkha cigar that’s perfect for your palate. For additional information visit www.gurkhacigars.com.

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by CigarCraig | April 30, 2018 · 1:16 pm

News: GURKHA UNVIELS ITS FIRST TAA EXCLUSIVE CIGAR

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GURKHA UNVIELS ITS FIRST TAA EXCLUSIVE CIGAR

Tamarac, FL – Gurkha Cigars has unveiled its first Tobacco Association of America (TAA) exclusive cigar, which is an extension of the company’s Heritage line. The handcrafted premium cigar is made of an Ecuador Habano wrapper and binder, and Peruvian and Nicaraguan filler.

Gurkha created a special blend and size that will be available for pre-sale at this year’s TAA conference in a limited 10-count box. Only 1000 of the 6X52 Toro box press exclusive cigars will be made and they will retail for $100 per box. The limited edition cigars are expected to begin shipping to TAA retailers this summer.

“We are excited to introduce our first ever TAA exclusive cigar and will be making this an annual tradition at Gurkha,” said Carlos Llaca, Director of Operations. “We were looking to make something special for the TAA’s 50th Anniversary and we feel this is the perfect cigar to celebrate the association and its members.”

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by CigarCraig | April 26, 2018 · 9:25 am

News: GURKHA CIGARS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH KRETEK CANADA

Tamarac, FL – Gurkha Cigars will be partnering exclusively with Kretek Canada to distribute the brand’s top-selling premium cigars such as Grand Reserve, Cellar Reserve, Seduction, Ghost, Master Select and more. Gurkha will be working closely with Kretek’s sales force to increase the availability of Gurkha cigars throughout Canada and increase brand awareness through special events and promotions.

“Canadians represent the largest percentage of non-U.S. citizens vacationing in the United States. As a result of these travels Canadians are asking their local retailers to carry more Gurkha cigars,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “We decided that we needed to have a larger sales effort in Canada. Gurkha only partners with the best and Kretek is both highly respected and highly efficient, they will be key to the expansion of Gurkha nation.”

In years past Canadians had a notable preference for Cuban cigars stocking their humidors. The introduction of high quality Dominican and Nicaraguan cigars, such as Gurkha has revolutionized the market. Canadians have discovered that they prefer the quality and consistency of these cigars and retailers report sales have shifted with Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco dominating Canadian humidors.

About Gurkha Cigars

About Kretek International, Inc

Kretek International Canada was founded in 2000, as a branch of Kretek International, Inc, which is the United States’ number one importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products to convenience, mass, and national retailers. For over 30 years, Kretek has enjoyed a strong reputation for providing exceptional customer relationships and top quality goods. Kretek International Canada has followed in the path of its parent company, offering the same outstanding service and specialty tobacco products to the Canadian market.

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by CigarCraig | April 17, 2018 · 12:10 pm

News: GURKHA WINS IN BLIND TASTE TEST OF ONE OF CUBA’S MOST RENOWNED MASTER ROLLERS

Since I have some time on my hands I’m going to post a few press releases as they arrive. I’ll commit the cardinal journalistic sin and post the press releases verbatim, as my current attentions are directed at finding employment! Let me know if you want me to knock it off!

GURKHA WINS IN BLIND TASTE TEST OF ONE OF CUBA’S MOST RENOWNED MASTER ROLLERS

Tamarac, FL – Gurkha Cigar’s Cellar Reserve was selected as the best cigar in a blind test by Milagros Morales, the Master Roller at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba. The Hotel Nacional is arguably the most important hotel on the island and Morales has one of the most respected cigar palettes in the world.

When presented with such classics as Partagas D4, Hoyo de Monte Rey Epicure #2 and Monte Cristo #2 Morale’s clear favorite was Gurkha’s Cellar Reserve. The vintage Cellar Reserve uses the finest quality 15-year-old aged tobacco, comprised of an oily Criollo 1998 wrapper that combines an aged Dominican, olor binder with a 15-year old Dominican Filler. Housed in unique wooden boxes that aesthetically evoke a maturing wine barrel, the Cellar Reserve is a delicious medium to full-bodied cigar that is full of flavor and complexity.

“I am honored that Gurkha’s Cellar Reserve was selected but not surprised,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “The entire Cellar Reserve line consistently is rated high and we struggle to keep up with demand. It is a wonderful example of how tobacco from around the world has improved to surpass that of Cuba.”

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by CigarCraig | December 17, 2017 · 9:53 am

CigarCraig’s Holiday Giveaways No. 1 – Gurkha Goodies

Most will remember the good old days, before FDA scared all the manufacturers away from giving away cigars, when we called this ” CigarCraig’s 12 Spectator Days of Cigar Giveaways “. Many times it went beyond 12 days due to the generosity of the manufacturers. Over the five years we did that we put well over a thousand cigars in consumers hands, along with a ton of accessories and SWAG (actually not the best use of the acronym for Stuff We All Get). Last year I did a scaled back version which gave me more time to spend with my family and was easier on my shipping budget. So it’s high time to get the holidays rolling with some CigarCraig Giveaways! These will run for a week, with the winner for today’s giveaway being announced next Sunday. Usual rules apply, leave a comment here for a chance to win and you must be of legal age in your municipality.

Contest!

We’ll start off the giveaways with some goodies from Gurkha. Like the other items in this year’s giveaways, these gifts were unsolicited, a random collection of promotional items I’ve collected over the years and want to share with my loyal readers. Included in the Gurkha present is a Gurkha mouse pad, a Gurkha flask, a super cool Gurkha cutter (that I’d keep if I didn’t have so many darned cutters!) and some cigars from my humidor. The cigars include a Founders Reserve from this year’s IPCPR and an East India Trading Co. Classic Havana Blend Robusto, as well as a sampler from the 2015 (I think) IPCPR show which includes Cellar Reserve 12 year (Platinum) and 18 year (Edición Especial), The Classic Cigar: Havana Blend, A Royal Challenge Maduro, a Heritage and the Cask Blend, all in, more or less, Toro-ish sizes. I’ve smoked all of these and they’re all great cigars. Thanks to Gurkha for the goodies and good luck everyone!