Gurkha Park Avenue

Gurkha Park Avenue - Torpedo

Purchased: Stogie Boys

Size: Torpedo 6.2"X52

Wrapper: Connecticut

Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican

Pre-Review Notes

Before all reviews I like to have the cigar sit int he humidor for at least 2 weeks.  This particular cigar sat in my humidor for roughly 3 weeks while recovered from LASIK surgery.  The humidor was set to perfect 70/70 combination.  The first thing to note about this cigar is that you will not find the normal Gurkha cigar label.  This cigar contains a cold foil wrap with "44" in the middle.  

Construction:  8 out of 10

The cap was very tight and well wrapped.  I used a scissor cutter and cutoff about 1/2 inch from the end.  The cigar stayed to together very well with only one fray.  The wrapper is well constructed and did not show any signs of wholes or cracks.  I always rate construction on how well the cigar burns.  This cigar burned steady, did require a relight, and was only ashed 3 times.  I found this impressive.

Flavors:  6 out of 10

This is very mild cigar right out of the gate.  It contains very earthy tones that stay with the cigar through the whole smoke.  Slight hints of cedar and oak existed after the first few puffs.  After the first 1/3 of the cigar the strength increased and this when the spice and pepper hit.  The spice and pepper were not over powering but the hints added a nice compliment to the earthy cedar back-note.  As the cigar entered the final 1/3 of the burn the pepper started to over power the earthy notes and a little more full body was present.

The Burn:  8 out of 10

The draw on the cigar was tight at first and then opened after the first third was finished.  The smoke was thick and white.  The ash started gray and white and turned more brown in the middle and then back to white towards the end.  After lighting the cigar burn was very even with no canoeing present.  This cigar burn was high quality in my book.

In conclusion this is great cigar for the golf course or nice walk. I really enjoyed it but I prefer a slightly stronger smoke and for the price I would choose the Gurkha Master Select over the Park Ave.  If you like milder cigars this one you should try. It is milder in flavor and burns very well.  I purchased this cigar at StogieBoys.  Click on the link below to purchase you own.

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