Gurkha G5 Avenger Toro Review

[banzaiengr]

[SIZE=3]In another thread I saw where a few BOTL stated that Gurkha cigars were overrated. Well, here’s a cigar that may just possibly change their mind. The new Gurkha G5 Avenger. This is the father of the infamous G3.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The G5 Avenger is a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro, deeply complex and powerful. Available in a 6 x 50 Toro and 6 x 52 Torpedo.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]I had the opportunity to smoke the Toro addition of this beauty. The wrapper was what one usually finds with Gurkha maduros, a work of art. It had a very dark color with hints of blue. I trimmed of the cap which came off as if it had been perforated to come off perfectly. I then toasted the foot and noticed nothing more than a wonderful tobacco fragrance. Then I got down to business.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]As I fired up this beast the draw was perfect, and although strong, this is one smooth cigar. The G5 burned flawlessly; I burned down a nice 11/4 inch ash before tapping it off to reveal a cherry that was redder than a spanked baby’s ass. The G5 remained smooth for about 3 inches when I began to notice hints of spice. The taste was peppery with saffron. The cigar produced bellows of redolent smoke. I began to consider the thought that I may have just found the holy grail of the cigar world.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]How anyone can believe that the maker of this cigar is overrated is beyond me. To those I can only say, “Gurk this”! [/SIZE]

[Darrell]

Nice review, but still not enough to warrant me buying another Gurkha.

[banzaiengr]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Nice review, but still not enough to warrant me buying another Gurkha.

I tried!

[dodgeguy]

I enjoyed my gurkha nice review.

[Thumper2672]

Do any of you know where I can buy these online? Or the Gurkha Status? I've torn my city apart looking for them and no one here in Richmond carries it. I'm relatively new to cigars and I quickly became a Gurkha fan especially the G3.

Thanks,
Michael

[Wigg]

Hey thumper try here, and I saw them at cigar.com as well.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars

Jr's is usually cheaper than cigar.com, who has outragous prices.

[Thumper2672]

Thanks Wigg! I can live with the prices as long as they have them!

[Thumper2672]

Nope, they didn't have them either. Ah well, the search goes on!

[Texan in Mexico]

Originally Posted by Thumper2672

Nope, they didn't have them either. Ah well, the search goes on!

If you ever make it down to Orlando, the Corona Club normally has them, just my two cents.

[KASR]

Never tried the G5....might have to do some investigation based on your review!

[Big D]

Good review! I'll be on the lookout for these!!

[a2vr6]

Good review but I gotta say this. How many friggin lines does Gurkha have? Although in my eyes Gurkha is extremely overrated (the 2 I have had so far were DISGUSTINGLY harsh, a class regent and some perfecto I don't remember the name of and subsequently pitched) I will have to burn up the others I have sitting in my humidor and find one that I might like.