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Gurkha Royal Challenge

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"Good smoke"

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"Excellent "

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"Excellent for the money ?? ?? "

Faisal says:

"Excellent "

Marwan says:

"Nice cigars"

Marwan says:

"Nice "

Anthony says:

"Evening Smoke"

Alexander says:

"Great smoke as always from Gurkha!"

Ivan says:

"Great cigar for the price"

Fred says:

"This is one of those smokes you want to take your time, and enjoy the world. "

When it comes to providing premium quality at incredible value, the Royal Challenge by Gurkha is indeed a challenge to beat. This Nicaraguan cigar contains a Habano Honduran binder and fillers hailing from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The Gurkha Royal Challenge natural provides you a mild to medium-bodied smoke with a sweet caramel finish tinged with cedar and citrus notes. One of Gurkha's best selling lines, you'll be astonished by the complexity offered by the Royal Challenge, and even more so when you glance at the price tag.

Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength

Medium
Wrapper Color
Claro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Claro wrapper is light, yellowish brown in color.
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuador is the perfect place to grow wrappers, because it is located on the Equator! And it has rich soils too. The weather conditions, with a nearly permanent cloudy sky, provide a natural shade, protecting the wrapper plants from sunshine and allowing the tobacco to grow thin and light. This climate allows tobacco growers to grow Connecticut-seed wrapper in the shade without shade cloths, resulting in more economical wrapper.
Binder
Honduras
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar and bind the filler tobaccos together. Honduran tobacco is known for being full-bodied. Cigars produced in Honduras are regarded for their consistency and quality. Using Honduran tobacco as a binder will add to the cigar’s overall strength and flavor profile.
Filler
Dominican Republic
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Filler (or “tripa” in Spanish) is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar. The Dominican Republic is considered one of the most premier tobacco growing countries in the world. The filler tobacco grown in this Caribbean island nation ranges from mild to full bodied. Olor Dominicano and Piloto Cubano are the main types of tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic.
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Gurkha Cigars
Gurkha Cigars is owned by its owner, Kaizad Hansotia. Gurkha does not own a cigar factory but have their cigars made at different factories in Central America and the Caribbean.

Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

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Robusto, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 20	$160.00	$112.95 FREE SHIPPING	$47.05	560	In Stock Ships Tomorrow
Single	$8.00	$7.20	$0.80	35	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

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Toro, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 20	$170.00	$110.95 FREE SHIPPING	$59.05	550	In Stock Ships Tomorrow
Single	$8.50	$7.65	$0.85	35	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

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This carefully selected sampler comes with six of the most popular cigars from this iconic brand. Each sealed-for-freshness pack comes with one (1) each, toro-sized: • Gurkha Havana Legend – a medium-bodied cigar with a beautiful Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and packed with nutty and earthy flavors. It is the perfect everyday smoke. • Gurkha Royal Challenge – this medium-strength cigar sports a buttery Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper and delivers palate-pleasing notes of cedar, caramel, and citrus. • Gurkha Heritage – featuring a gorgeous Ecuadorian Habano wrapper this traditional medium to full-bodied cigar offers a rich complex profile with notes of earth, hay, and cedar. • Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum 12 Year – made of carefully aged tobacco this medium-bodied stick sports a warm brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapped and provides a pleasant smoking experience with notes of sweetness and nuttiness. • Gurkha Marquesa – this delightful medium-bodied cigar features a smooth, brown Sumatra wrapper, and provides a delicious smoking indulgence with its notes of roasted nuts, saltiness, and natural tobacco sweetness. • Gurkha Castle Hall Habano – a medium-bodied stick, it features a rustic, reddish Habano wrapper and offers a delightful profile with its earthy, woodsy, and spicy notes.

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
	$43.00	$32.95	$10.05	160	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

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porsha dotson i was wondering if you or anyone knows the cigar Busta Ryhmes was smoking in his new video. please i think it had a red color label on it

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CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.43

67 reviews

How reviewers describe Gurkha Royal Challenge

smooth

mild

good flavor

favorite

creamy

sweet

full bodied

easy

smooth flavor

pricey

full of flavor

Rated 3.9by 877 Aficionados

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Stephen 06/05/2023About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Rubbish, draw was virtually impossible, last third fell to bits, best cigars in the world my ar@se, total waste of money. Have smoked quality cigars for 30+ years, will not buy anymore of these.

Carl L.05/31/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

This sample pack reminded me of why I originally started smoking Gurkhas. The aroma, taste draw was perfect. They were all very enjoyable with a evening cup of coffee or a smooth 15yo scotch.

leo b.05/24/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Ok for the price, but milder than I expect. Still a good deal to bulk up the humidor.

Michael D.04/28/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Outstanding bargain and all very tasty

Patrick S.03/06/2023About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Spoiled and bought this. Great smoke for about $5 a cigar.

Israel S.03/04/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Not a single complaint about this smokes very good all around

Darrin G.02/02/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Worth the price. Gurkha is everything I heard it was.

MING CHIU H.01/05/2023About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Good choice for mild Gurkha

LEON Z.01/03/2023About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

This cigar is far better than its price would suggest. Buttery smooth, but very flavorful. Nice cigar.

Gerald S.01/03/2023About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Great sampler will order again

Michael D.04/12/2023About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Ok, I wasn't expecting much from this as I only ordered this as an experiment. But I have to say, it performed quite well. It started out really buttery and smooth with a thick, creamy smoke. About halfway it gave a little extra earthy flavor. All in all, this is a solid Connecticut blend for those who enjoy them. Pairs really well with a coffee in the morning.

Austin M.12/26/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Didn't smoke, was a gift.

Tom W.12/19/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Great price great cigar!

Heinz D.12/12/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Great stick - mild

Dimitar P.12/03/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

smooth and creamy , fantastic smoke

Luis S.11/10/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Superb selection of great cigars. A must have.

Luis S.11/06/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Excellent smooth smoke. Beautiful finish and luxury double ring

jean k.10/19/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Fumer difficile ;gout assez prononcé

09/15/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Very good cigar. Taste is great from the beginning to the very end. Not easily found.

John Gold08/27/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Enjoyed these cigars .

Justin G.08/10/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

not my favorite first time getting this brand likely would not get again smelled odd tasted just ok

JAO S.07/19/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Nice cigar.

ayoub e.07/05/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Always and still my best stick by far. Love Gurkha cigars and this sample made me discover new variety of this brand

Anthony P.07/04/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Fantastic cigars at a great price, what more can you say ??

Kin Liang Brian L.07/03/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Great sampling pack

07/01/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

These cigar were amazingly smooth went well will my night cap

Carsten S.06/28/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Ana A.06/28/2022About: Gurkha Red Toro 6-Cigar Sampler

Excellent sampler

Hassan A.06/22/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Just a daily cigar

Nick S.06/09/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

One of my favorite milder cigars

Anthony M.05/02/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Gurkhas (30th Anniversary down to the Royal Challenge) are my favorite cigars - Great smoke, not full body, so taste is perfect with a good scotch. Draw and Burn is right - I will definitely reorder this one.

Dillon Predendergast04/14/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Everything about this cigar is splendiferous. It's my all time favorite stick!!!

Carl L.04/06/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

the burn was a little uneven on a few but other than that, it had a great taste

LI LUN S.03/26/2022About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

A fairly smooth cigar, a wonderful choice with a cup of coffee

Kent C.08/02/2021About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

It's a Gurkha, and while it's not for everyone, it's truly one of my favorite cigars. Great looks, great draw, and if lit properly, a great burn. I only wish I had the bucks to try some of the other Gurkha's, they do get pricey. One thing, and this is not a deal breaker for me with Neptune, you don't stock the "Park Lane" from Gurkha, that's a shame. But hey, now I'm getting picky, give this one a try, it's worth every penny.

Laurence H.07/19/2021About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Lighter shade than I usually smoke but nice flavor.

Carsten S.07/17/2021About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Good as always

Stuart N.05/07/2021About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

A beautiful smoke that’s well made and burns smoothly. Definitely will feature in my humidor again!

Junior S.12/11/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Creamy smooth smoke. Definitely one of the better Gurkha's. Long smoke time great value.

Anthony S.07/27/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

This one wasn't my favorite cigar. Taste seemed to be a little off for me.

Chris J.07/16/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Really enjoying these cigars, no complaints.

Sean C.04/28/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Amazing underrated stunner. A must have for a creamy mild smoke.

Sean C.04/28/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Love love love this cigar. Always have a box on hand. Creamy rich and delicious.

Gregg P.04/07/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

This has become one of my very favorite cigars. I love the taste and aroma of these.

Faisl a.01/24/2020About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

First time I try this cigar, and I surprised him with his high quality

Ivan H.12/29/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Great smoke

Osman Zeki Kerim U.12/17/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

May not be my favorite but still very good cigar to enjoy. All Gurkhas have different tastes since they use tobacco from different countries.

Michael B.11/21/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

This is very light cigar, good for beginners to start up with. I found it to be too light for my taste, I do not think it is a bad cigar, it's just not going to be for someone who is a medium to full smoker. It is very similar to of lighter ones youll find, trends towards light pepper spice and cedar for flavor notes, with a creamy finish. It does offer a bit of sweetness at then, but it has no strength kick to it.

Sergio C.11/04/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Gurhka are very underated cigars and are actually very good. A bit pricey but they are good.

Ivan H.10/20/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Amazing smoke!

Magdiel A.10/15/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

This cigar has a great appearance and very good draw, burns evenly but I did not enjoy the flavor so much. I’ve had other Gurkhas with better flacors.

Osman Zeki Kerim U.09/23/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

I tried this stick for the first time but this one is not for me. Burns too fast and you should be careful with the ashes. They do not hold, can easily drop on your shirt. I would rather go for Havana Blend or Heritage both have tons of flavor

Sean B.09/05/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

These guys are always good. Good smoke output and a warm taste. Good by the fire

Edwin R.08/07/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

First time buying, wont be the last

chris d.06/03/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Vary nice box. Cigar is just ok tasting. Over all good cigar.

Elvin D.04/16/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

I had burn issues which affected the flavor. This has been my experience with several Ghurkas.

Brent W.03/04/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Perfect

Brent W.02/04/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Perfect

Lin J.01/19/2019About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Nice

nick g.08/31/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

mediocre cigar. try it once so you can say you had one. for the price its ok.

Chris H.07/19/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

I find these to be a great change of pace cigar. Light and enjoyable smoke with almost a buttery taste. Nice to have 1 or 2 of these lying around when the mood strikes and I am looking for something a little different than what I typically smoke.

Jason H.07/18/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Enjoyed in the morning with coffee.

FABIAN C.06/22/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Tasty medium bodied cigar. Very nice flavors and goes excellent paired with a single malt!

sameen u.05/28/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

A good solid smoke. Nice taste lovely taste of pepper

Angel M.05/20/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

Enjoyed. Will purchase again.

Michael M.05/14/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto 5" * 50

This is probably the worst cigar I have ever smoke. Threw it away after a few puffs. Avoid. You get what you pay for!

Enrico S.03/26/2018About: Gurkha Royal Challenge Toro 6" * 50

Very good smoke, pair great with coffee in the morning to start the day. Easy nice smoke!!!

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