Gurkha G5 Avenger Toro Review

[KLMCCOY]

Had this one taking up limited real estate in the humidor for too long. I don't smoke many Gurkha cigars. I purchased this one to see if it lived up to the hype of the scary warning "Not to be sold to amateurs".

Appearance-Very smooth, slightly oily but not shiny, very few small veins
Construction-Well filled with no soft spots
Aroma/Pre-light draw-typical stinky Gurkha with a maduro sweetness. The draw was just the right amount of resistance for me with strong taste of pepper and earth.

First third-Very quick light after my usual toasting ritual. The draw produced lots of smoke with rich notes of cedar and earth and a hint of black pepper from the start. Finish was full and left a light taste of coffee. Burn was slightly one sided.

Second third-The cedar taste intensified with a bit of coffee that would come and go. Finish left a strong black pepper feeling on the back of my palette that I really look forward to in ligero blends. Burn never corrected itself but did not pose a problem yet.

Final third-The pleasant cedar sweetness has become secondary to leather and earth notes. The pepper has become pretty dominant as well, but not strong enough too keep from snorking every other draw. I really enjoy modulation so this is very important to my enjoyment. Burn has evened out although previous issues prevented me from keeping a good ash going.

I put this one down with about 2 inches left. I was very sastified with the quality and flavor from this Gurkha. Much better than I had anticipated after the disappointment I have expererienced with the other blends I tried. I would definitely recommend it to Gurkha fans who have yet to try either of the Avenger varieties. In the future if I was craving a full bodied ligero, I would definitely buy an Oliva V for about the same price. Thanks for reading

[Cigary]

Good review and Gurkhas can be a good smoke as long as you don't pay the sticker on them,,,,just not worth the markup. I am able to get the Titans for about $5 a stick and that seems to be worth it,,,not the $13 they ask for them.

[TDIvey]

Thanks for the review. Tried many of the Gurkha line and the only one that has yet to not disappoint (at least with consistency) is the Master Select and like another poster stated, "as long as you don't the retail" on them and can grab them cheap online, they're even better.

[Yorzinlax]

I echo the sentiments above. Gurkhas are a pretty good smoke if you can get half or better off retail. The one I like best is the Royal Brigade. Got a 6 pack a year ago. Five down and no trouble with the burn. Thanks for the review.

[critterman]

First time post here! I have been reading post for a couple of months now, had to post on this one. I have been smoking for about 3 years. The first time I tried a Gurkha I believe it was the Titan. Great heavy smoke, absolutely delicious, I believe I had it with a meal. That one smoke got me hooked on the Gurkha brand (I know kind of stupid). I was at one of my local B&M's and they had a special on Gurkha's, buy one box and get a sampler free. So I purchased a box of Fuerte's, never trying them before, and got a 5 pack of other selected Gurkhas varieties. I've got to say I was very disappointed! I believe I have good taste in cigars. Don Pepin blue and Ilusione being some of my go to cigars. The Furte's where so bad I actually stopped half way through. I gave them one more chance, with another one out of my box; it was just more of the same. The sampler pack was horrific as well. I personally can't believe how much they sell these cigars for. I will probably stay away from the brand my entire life. Thank you guys for this great Site.

[MiamiRolled]

I have had the G5, triple ligero, titan, doble maduro, and even the sherpa. Find them all to be good looking, well constructed cigars, with very minimal flavor. Could not believe that the G5 and titan were called full-body, and for "serious smokers only." I found them very lightweight and airy, although the tatse was nice, sweet, unpretentious. All in all, the triple ligero is my favorite, if I had to. If any of these sticks can be found for less than $2 (except for the sherpa of course, silly little gar), than jump on them. If more than that, ehhhhhhhhh IMHO.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by Cigary

Good review and Gurkhas can be a good smoke as long as you don't pay the sticker on them,,,,just not worth the markup. I am able to get the Titans for about $5 a stick and that seems to be worth it,,,not the $13 they ask for them.

to pay $13 for a Gurkha is an awful thing.

[PerpetualNoob]

I haven't had the Avenger (yet), but I've smoked a decent pile of Big Stinkies, and never had one yet that disappointed me. They're definitely a Love 'em or Hate 'em brand, though. Those of you that hate 'em, you're just leaving more for the rest of us.

Wouldn't pay full price for them, though. Mostly $3-6, a very few up to around $8. C-bid is my new best friend.

[Cobrajet]

Thanks for the good review! Unlike other Gurkha offerings, this one didn't work well for me. Good thing we have variety though!