Gurkha Cigars Prize Fighter Robusto
- Size: 5 x 52
- Strength: Mild to Medium Bodied
Prize Fighter is a mild to medium bodied cigar with a smooth and elegant flavor profile. The blend showcases a stunning Connecticut shade/Ecuadorian wrapper, that pairs perfectly with an Ecuadorian/Indonesian binder and a 3-year aged Dominican filler.
About Gurkha Cigars
Steeped in legend and history, the Gurkha cigars, created more than a century ago has been reborn and today is one of the most famous brands of luxury cigars in the world. Having extraordinary quality and premium blends of tobacco, Gurkha is known for limited release and rare tobacco products with outstanding and artistically-oriented packaging.
Stevador (verified owner) –
Price definitely attached me to purchase (5) of these. However, price ($4.52 at purchase) in this case does indicate quality. Poor draw, poor construction, with wrapper unravelling as I was smoking. One dimensional in taste. Meh! Perhaps the next time I light one up will prove differently.
mschryer50 (verified owner) –
I order 5 since I like to experiment with cheap cigars. This cigar was easy to draw, lots of smoke, burned well, no wrapper unravelling and I smoked it until the end. It was consistent. It is a mild to medium at best. Light bouquet of vanilla and coffee but not intense in flavor. I think it’s worth smoking another one and maybe more.
CUSTODIO OLIVEIRA –
I understand that everyone has a different palate and personal preference but for me, this is a great cigar for the price. I have tried several other brands in the same price range and they don’t compare. I had no issue with the draw or wrapper coming undone, etc. It is a smooth/light smoke with a pleasant aftertaste of spicy vanilla. I paired with a coffee so not sure if that note came through.
AB_604778 (verified owner) –
Great cigar , I would say it’s mild not mild-medium but I wouldn’t complain at all , burns perfect , no cracks , wrapper stayed tight to the end . Remember people these are cigars! It could cost $3 or 30$ You may smoke one and love it and the next is falling apart and you hate it and can’t get a draw, that’s why I pick my cigars from the flavours when smoked.Each and every one has their own characteristics. Especially when they’re hand rolled! Light one up and enjoy!
Richard Cromwell –
Great for a mild/medium cigar (properly humidified) as most cigars regardless of price will not be good otherwise
tkounelas –
Finally had a chance to spark one of these up. Ordered them a while back and left them in the package how Cigar Chief packaged them up, which was fantastic by the way, thanks Chief for how you ship out your cigars.
They were soft due to them being left the way they came, not a complaint as I like my cigars more moist.
One thing for sure these are short fill. Ash fell off like a cigarette. The draw was good. the build quality was OK, and just OK. Not what I was expecting for this brand. Flavour was ok as well. I have had three out of the bundle, and all burned even so points for that. They went out nicely if you leave them. The relight wasn’t harsh, tasted the same after a relight. The wrapper held on.
For the price, I think they’re a good choice for an every day smoke.
All three I made them last over 2 hours with no harshness.
Would I buy again…sure, great for the drive home, great to walk the dog, great for if you need your fix.
Just keep in mind for the price I don’t think you can go wrong. Are they memorable, no. Again at $6 a stick in this province with our taxes and everything else that crazy expensive they fit the bill.
Chris Follis (verified owner) –
Great stick for the price. As said in other reviews, short fill so the ash does fall off but that’s not a huge concern for me. Awesome to have for friends when they come over and we are all just sitting around talking. For an everyday smoke I would 100% buy again.
keefer51 (verified owner) –
As I type, I’m smoking the 8th from the box. I’m either very lucky or truly blessed. Easily held an inch of ash, even draw and burn with the mid-mild temper. Guys…….ya gotta have the right humidity before making any reviews. I’d readily pay 10 clams for a puff. Not a suggestion CC………..
paymentwilliam –
Terrible cigar! Bad quality. Very bad taste
pucelev (verified owner) –
I’ve tried my first stick from it being a month in my humidor. Found few small cracks on it; they must have been really dry when I got them.
The draw was great with a lot of smoke. The burn was consistent throughout its length. The first third was very mild tasting, while the second and last thirds were more like medium. Overall, the cigar was pretty enjoyable. I might buy again.