The Beast Review

[bc3po]

Today I broke a stick thats been in the coolerdor since August of 2005,Purchased at a Lexington Ky B&M for about $14,IIRC.
The stats-6 1/2x58rg,Costa Rican Wrapper,Mixed country filler,Nic binder.
Construction,I have to admit,was perfect.It is a beauty to look at.


Ok-kick the tires and light the fires.This cigar lit easily, and the draw was perfect.Got some nutty flavors with some spice(cinammon?)trying to come through.


Flavor was mild/med,and produced large amounts of white smoke.Ash was grey and flakey, and held very well.


The flavor never changed,and even though it started to get a bit hot towards the end,it still maintained its flavor.Had kind of a bitter(but not unpleasant)finish.

This was a nice smoke,but not anywhere worth its pricetag.Have to give it up to the folks at Gurkha,they market great.

[BigBasMan]

Thanks for the review. Sometimes you can get some pretty good deals on Gurkhas at c-bid. I don't think I would pay full retail for something like this though. Nice ash by the way!!!

[Woogie]

Great review and nice pics. I agree 100%, the Beast is a good cigar but not worth the price.

Woogie

[Dirty Dee]

Thanks for the review. I have one of these that I have had resting in my humidor since December. I just haven't had the courage to take this one on yet. 6-1/2 x 58 is pretty intimidating.

[bc3po]

Originally Posted by Dirty Dee

Thanks for the review. I have one of these that I have had resting in my humidor since December. I just haven't had the courage to take this one on yet. 6-1/2 x 58 is pretty intimidating.

This sticks bark is much more intimidating than its bite.Just set aside at least 90 minutes for it.Its a long smoke.

[jxpfeer]

i definitely enjoy a lot of the gurkhas, but i only pick 'em up on cbid. retail for these cigars is definitely too high.