Comments on: Gurkha Black Dragon Grand Especial http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/ Cigar reviews with a video twist Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:37:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Cigar of the Week: Gurkha Black Dragon Imperial Presidente » Daniel B. Honigman’s site (Chicago 2016 news, epicure, cigar reviews, etc.) http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-60848 Cigar of the Week: Gurkha Black Dragon Imperial Presidente » Daniel B. Honigman’s site (Chicago 2016 news, epicure, cigar reviews, etc.) Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:56:13 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-60848 [...] Like Brian Hewitt over at Stogie Review, I experienced some very good, even burns on my Black Dragons, and the cigars produced white, flaky ash. And like Brian, I found the first third — or in my case, half — of the stick to have sweet, creamy flavors with a smooth finish. I also tasted some lingering notes of earth and leather. The flavors intensified more in the second half. [...] [...] Like Brian Hewitt over at Stogie Review, I experienced some very good, even burns on my Black Dragons, and the cigars produced white, flaky ash. And like Brian, I found the first third — or in my case, half — of the stick to have sweet, creamy flavors with a smooth finish. I also tasted some lingering notes of earth and leather. The flavors intensified more in the second half. [...]

]]> By: Cigar Review: Gurkha Black Dragon Imperial Presidente | Cigar Reviews and News at Cigar Jack's Cigar Blog http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-60541 Cigar Review: Gurkha Black Dragon Imperial Presidente | Cigar Reviews and News at Cigar Jack's Cigar Blog Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:46:39 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-60541 [...] Like Brian Hewitt over at Stogie Review, I experienced some very good, even burns on my Black Dragons, and the cigars produced white, flaky ash. And like Brian, I found the first third — or in my case, half — of the stick to have sweet, creamy flavors with a smooth finish. I also tasted some lingering notes of earth and leather. The flavors intensified more in the second half. [...] [...] Like Brian Hewitt over at Stogie Review, I experienced some very good, even burns on my Black Dragons, and the cigars produced white, flaky ash. And like Brian, I found the first third — or in my case, half — of the stick to have sweet, creamy flavors with a smooth finish. I also tasted some lingering notes of earth and leather. The flavors intensified more in the second half. [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-57886 Matt Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:39:29 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-57886 I can't stand up for the Gran Especial size, because I haven't had one, but my favorite cigar to date is the Black Dragon Robusto. And from the sound of your review, the robusto solves most of your problems: #1 quicker smoke as it is close to half the size, #2 all of the creamy goodness that you found in the first two thirds is enjoyed all the way to the roach clip nub, #3 all dozen or so of the robustos that I've smoked, not one of them has had a single burn issue, #4 the price is alot more wallet friendly. I hate to sound like a husband defending his ugly wife, but to me she is the prettiest girl I have ever laid my eyes on. Seriously think about picking up a couple robustos (if you can find them). You will not be disappointed. I can’t stand up for the Gran Especial size, because I haven’t had one, but my favorite cigar to date is the Black Dragon Robusto. And from the sound of your review, the robusto solves most of your problems: #1 quicker smoke as it is close to half the size, #2 all of the creamy goodness that you found in the first two thirds is enjoyed all the way to the roach clip nub, #3 all dozen or so of the robustos that I’ve smoked, not one of them has had a single burn issue, #4 the price is alot more wallet friendly.
I hate to sound like a husband defending his ugly wife, but to me she is the prettiest girl I have ever laid my eyes on.
Seriously think about picking up a couple robustos (if you can find them). You will not be disappointed.

]]> By: GPK3 http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-57882 GPK3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:56:39 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-57882 I like this cigar but agree that the draw was a little too tight. Good smoke... I definitely will buy more. I like this cigar but agree that the draw was a little too tight. Good smoke… I definitely will buy more.

]]> By: Brian Hewitt http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-57869 Brian Hewitt Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:08:28 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-57869 Right you are Ace, This is a "G" cigar. And I'm starting to come around to your philosophy, avoid cigars that begin with "G". I love that yesterdays colossal DNS screw up effectively ruined my attempts for comment love. Maybe I should review the Don Lino Africa again to get some attention! LOL Right you are Ace,
This is a “G” cigar. And I’m starting to come around to your philosophy, avoid cigars that begin with “G”.

I love that yesterdays colossal DNS screw up effectively ruined my attempts for comment love. Maybe I should review the Don Lino Africa again to get some attention! LOL

]]> By: ace http://www.stogiereview.com/2008/10/29/gurkha-black-dragon-grand-especial/#comment-57834 ace Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:12:12 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=1597#comment-57834 G G

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