Gurkha Private Select

Rum and cigars are a classic pairing and it is the Gurkha Private Select Maduro cigar that brings them together into one climatic experience to top all others. What lies within each wax-sealed tubo is one of the finest examples of infused cigars available, and for good reason. Gurkha has been in the infusion game for longer than you might expect and really has the art down to a science. The spirit of choice for the Private Select is Ron Abuelo 7 Años rum, which imparts a seductive flourish to the well-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos which form the blend. A pitch-black Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, also from Nicaragua, is equally imbued with rum essences to add one final complex layer of deliciousness. (See all Gurkha Cigars) Each glistening Churchill beckons from within the clear glass tubo which keeps it in perfect smoking condition, and once the cork is popped it provides a rush of heady, boozy aroma. The cap is like candy on the lips, and the cold draw is flush with rum. A flame releases cane sugar-flavored clouds of dense smoke backed by a rich earthiness. The initial bright sweetness diminishes during the first third, replaced by a darker, more complex toffee with some cocoa and leather notes added to the mix. By the time raw molasses makes an appearance during the final third, you'll have come to appreciate the nuts, coffee, and dark berries which keeps the profile balanced and enjoyable. There is a cognac-infused Gurkha cigar out there marketed as the world's most expensive, but here at Cigar Stores Near Me we prefer to keep things real. So, for a price that's hard to believe you can enjoy a Gurkha Private Select Maduro again and again and again. It's a no-brainer. Just remember to stop and grab a bottle of rum for a truly magical experience.