Gurkha
Black Dragon Single Cigar
GURKHA
Steeped in legend and history, the Gurkha Cigar created more than a century ago, was reborn in 1989. The company has continuously rolled out meticulously handcrafted cigars, epitomizing all that is luxury.
Today, Gurkha makes a cigar for all price points and all palates, but when it began, Gurkha cigars were unlike other cigars in the market. They also came in highly ornate packaging and with a steep price tag. Hansotia felt that there was a market for more luxurious and exclusive cigars for those with tastes for only the finer and more elusive products. In focusing on this segment, Hansotia created the ultra premium cigar category.
BLACK DRAGON
One of Gurkha's rarest and most unique, ultra-premium cigars that are sure to appeal to the true cigar aficionado!
GURKHA
Steeped in legend and history, the Gurkha Cigar created more than a century ago, was reborn in 1989. The company has continuously rolled out meticulously handcrafted cigars, epitomizing all that is luxury.
Today, Gurkha makes a cigar for all price points and all palates, but when it began, Gurkha cigars were unlike other cigars in the market. They also came in highly ornate packaging and with a steep price tag. Hansotia felt that there was a market for more luxurious and exclusive cigars for those with tastes for only the finer and more elusive products. In focusing on this segment, Hansotia created the ultra premium cigar category.
BLACK DRAGON
One of Gurkha's rarest and most unique, ultra-premium cigars that are sure to appeal to the true cigar aficionado!
First Third: The cigar ignites with an immediate rush of old-world complexity, blanketing the palate in deep oak wood, toasted hay, and a lively kick of black pepper. The early retrohale carries a distinct musty oak quality backed by a subtle, underlying stone fruit sweetness.
Second Third: Moving past the first two inches, the pepper steps back slightly as a velvety, creamy texture softens the profile. Dominant characteristics of rich vintage leather, roasted nuts, and fresh-brewed coffee beans take center stage, balanced nicely by a sweet, herbal undertone.
Final Third: The conclusion scales up noticeably in depth, pushing into a firmer medium-to-full presence. Bold layers of dry earth, dark cocoa powder, and a faint char on the oak timber dominate the profile. The heavy smoke volume remains aromatic and structured, finishing clean with a lingering hint of spice.