I recently went to the Gurkha Special Ops Event at Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, FL at their Dr. Phillips Location. There has been alot of buzz about this cigar and the combo kit that it came with, so I had to check it out. 
Sadly, I was coming down with a sinus cold/infection and didn't get to fully enjoy the cigar. Thankfully I picked up one of the combos and have been able to enjoy a few of these cigars over the past week. There's not a lot of information out about the cigar, so I hope this information is helpful for anyone thinking of purchasing the combo or at least just to try the cigar. Cigar Stats & info: Medium to Full Body
7 1/4 x 54 - I guess it would be classified as a Presidente size
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Dominican
First impression: The cigar is very sturdy. For its size, you would almost think it would be heavy. It's longer than most of the cigars in my humidor and makes my churchills look almost small. Not really, but you get the jist of it. The coloring was very dark & has a slight oily sheen to it.
Lighting: This was a very easy cigar to light. Sometimes longer cigars can be tricky, but that's not the case here. It isn't too packed that the inital draw was difficult but at the same time it isn't so loose that you feel like it's all air either. It's kind of like the poorage in the childhood story....just right. Many people prefer a straight cut on cigars of this style but since I do enjoy the punch, that's what I did for this one.
First Half: The maduro wrapper is very dark and has a slight "oily" texture to it. It's not like the habano wrapper, but definately more oily than many other maduros that I've tried. The draw was very easy, almost seemless. Of the few I've tried, I've only had problems with relighting on 1 of them. Overall it is a very good & even burn that holds a nice ash. The flavor is very deep & steady. There's no mixed in "bite" either. Sometimes a maduro will have a bite at the end of it, but this one remains smooth. There are flavors of almost coffee & mocca in each draw.
Second Half: The flavor stays consistent with the first half. I did start to notice a bit of a sweet flavor the further I got into the cigar. The nice thing is that it stays steady with the flavors. Still deep & flavorful with the coffee-ish & sweet kick in it. I have no need to relight or correct the burn through the entire cigar. It makes the time smoking it even more enjoyable.
Average Guy's Prospective: I've never hid the fact that I'm a huge fan of Gurkha. The branding is second to none in the industry & the cigars always leave me wanting 4 more each time. With that said, The Spec Ops cigar is no different. It's a great smooth, flavorful cigar that lasts almost 2 hours. This is a perfect cigar with a nice dark beer that can be enjoyed while playing golf. I never got a cigar buzz from it, which many of the Gurkhas I've tried have done. Because of this, the cigar is now one of my newer favorites. I give this one 2 thumbs up!
Beginners Corner: Finally I reviewed a cigar that I can recommend to beginners. This cigar isn't overpowering like other similar cigars. The best part is that it is a great flavorful maduro cigar that tastes great with no bite at the end. From the light, first draw and down to the last puff, it's a smooth and easy drawing cigar that even the newest nubie can enjoy. This cigar would turn any novice into a huge fan of Gurkha.
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Dominican
Filler: Nicaraguan Dominican
Price: $10.00
First impression: The cigar is very sturdy. For its size, you would almost think it would be heavy. It's longer than most of the cigars in my humidor and makes my churchills look almost small. Not really, but you get the jist of it. The coloring was very dark & has a slight oily sheen to it.
First Half: The maduro wrapper is very dark and has a slight "oily" texture to it. It's not like the habano wrapper, but definately more oily than many other maduros that I've tried. The draw was very easy, almost seemless. Of the few I've tried, I've only had problems with relighting on 1 of them. Overall it is a very good & even burn that holds a nice ash. The flavor is very deep & steady. There's no mixed in "bite" either. Sometimes a maduro will have a bite at the end of it, but this one remains smooth. There are flavors of almost coffee & mocca in each draw.
Second Half: The flavor stays consistent with the first half. I did start to notice a bit of a sweet flavor the further I got into the cigar. The nice thing is that it stays steady with the flavors. Still deep & flavorful with the coffee-ish & sweet kick in it. I have no need to relight or correct the burn through the entire cigar. It makes the time smoking it even more enjoyable.
Average Guy's Prospective: I've never hid the fact that I'm a huge fan of Gurkha. The branding is second to none in the industry & the cigars always leave me wanting 4 more each time. With that said, The Spec Ops cigar is no different. It's a great smooth, flavorful cigar that lasts almost 2 hours. This is a perfect cigar with a nice dark beer that can be enjoyed while playing golf. I never got a cigar buzz from it, which many of the Gurkhas I've tried have done. Because of this, the cigar is now one of my newer favorites. I give this one 2 thumbs up!
Beginners Corner: Finally I reviewed a cigar that I can recommend to beginners. This cigar isn't overpowering like other similar cigars. The best part is that it is a great flavorful maduro cigar that tastes great with no bite at the end. From the light, first draw and down to the last puff, it's a smooth and easy drawing cigar that even the newest nubie can enjoy. This cigar would turn any novice into a huge fan of Gurkha.
