Review: Gurkha Triple Ligero

6.1" x 52 ring

I'll have a more thorough video review of this stogie up in the next few days, but for now, a few notes about it...

According to the literature, this cigar features aged ligero filler inside a Brazilian maduro wrapper. It promised an "explosion of spice, fading into a smooth, chocolately richness complemented by a distinct woody character."

I can honestly say the above description (from the website where I purchased the cigar, which shall remain nameless at this time), doesn't really describe the experience very well. Instead, I found no explosion, but definitely the presence of some sweet spice and mild cocoa hints. You might expect a triple ligero cigar to pack some punch, and ultimately, this one does not disappoint in that regard, although it is not a punch you will feel coming. Instead, this cigar disguises itself as a mild-mannered, mellow, medium-bodied smoke with about a medium amount of character, but when you get to that last third, you might just find yourself surprised by the amount of buzz you have received from smoking it. I will have to smoke further samples of these to see if this analysis holds up, though, as this one was plagued by a draw that was a bit on the tight side and that can contribute (through tar buildup) to a more powerful buzz than you might normally expect.