1/3:
Nice bit of pepper on the retrohale, right from the jump. Little bit of sweetness, along with a habano taste. Maybe a whispered hint of vanilla. This lasts for about a 1/2 inch to 1 inch - not very long. Then it becomes a little diluted, kinda bland, and very uninteresting. About 2 inches in, you can tell there's something that isn't melding. It's some taste/flavor that underwhelmingly pops, but doesn't get highlighted. Had a radishy kinda taste that was unexpected. Near the end it becomes a little harsh, but not bitter. Draw has been pretty loose.
2/3:
Purged. Comes back less harsh, but still not smooth, and nowhere close to interesting. Residual is a little harsh, with a background of nutty flavor - not tasty. Draw is much more tight, and is almost perfect. Decided I'm tossing around the 1/2 mark - about another inch or so. Now the harshness is gone (1 inch from 1/2). Keeping it fully burning has been a chore, but this is from my humidor that has been under surveillance. Horrible tobacco flavor, with a displeasing bite. Tossed around the 1/2 mark - just couldn't stomach or will myself any longer.
Trial By Smoke Judgement:
Probably one of the worst sticks I've ever had. Couldn't recommend to the bums. Unless you're a Gurkha fan, I'd stay away, but if you are, I couldn't even think to spend $9 (CI MSRP) on this. I've learned a lot with my dollar. I could explain what I learned, but my bums pretty much know what it is, especially if you've read my other Gurkha reviews.
Outro:
*Continue the song
But you were smoking' under a bad sign
With a Gurkha shit-stick in your mouth
Woke up this morning
All my sense was gone
@
WNYTONY
never told me
About right and Gurkha (wrong)
Make up the rest on your own. I'm outta here, turd nuggets.
