I will start it with a review.
This might possibly be the Best Cigar to Date that I have smoked.
1. Brand
2. Series
3. Wrapper
4. Size
5. Class (daily vs. premium vs. boutique)
6. Cost
7. Review
1. Brand - Gurkha
2. Series - Master Select
3. Wrapper - Habana 2000 EMS
4. Size - Presidente 7.5 x 54 ring
5. Boutique
6. Cost - 9.00 - 11.00 per cigar
7. Review
This Cigar might be the best i've smoked to date. At first glance it looked to be a Maduro, but upon research it is actually their medium brown EMS. The burn was incredibly even. The ash was as white as snow and very smooth. The only thing left to be desired would be that i wish it had a bit tighter of a draw.
Aroma - Slightly sweet, some Cedar, light and pleasant.
Taste - I was enjoying a few Gin and tonics with the cigar and they were a perfect compliment to eachother. The EMS Habana 2000 wrapper was creamy and coupled with the Gin it made it just the tiniest bit sweet. the other big part of a cigar's enjoyment is it's aroma. This cigar ACTUALLY smelled similar to the inside of a cigar store WHILE BURNING! That is quite a rare smell that i have only experienced with one other boutique cigar (was an Ashton).
So basically, the thing had the taste and aroma that you expect from such an expensive cigar meanign that it "walked the walk" while other similarly priced cigars claim alot and then let you down. It's coupling with the Gin and Tonic made quite the enjoyable 2 hour treat. It truly sits as the best cigar that i've smoked to date.
- Bob
(P.S. - here's a pic but the wrapper was a TINY bit darker in person)
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/skupics/gum/CI-GUM-PREN5PK-400.jpg