Gurkha cigars are well known for being full-flavored and full-bodied. Signature 1887 is no different. Like the other cigars in Gurkha's prestigious portfolio, this line is well constructed, produces a great aroma, and is complex while still maintaining its own level of uniqueness.

Signature 1887 comes packaged in a handsome black (maduro) or red (natural) box each containing 48 cigars. The cigars are composed of extensively aged Peruvian and Indian long-fillers, bound with a smooth Dominican binder, and finished with a hearty Nicaraguan wrapper. This blend yields a complex smoke that is medium in body and layered with rich subtleties. In keeping with some of Gurkha's traditions, the size is a thick and enjoyable 6 x 55 generating an easy draw and creamy smoke.

You can order a single stick to try right here.

Gary J. Arzt

I was down in Key West a week or so ago and I was reminded, once again, how much Duval Street resembles Bourbon Street in New Orleans. One mad, drunken, outdoor fraternity party, with people behaving as they would never behave at home! But, they're pretty much just having a good time and letting off steam. Nonetheless, it is not something that really attracts me, and I was fortunate to find an oasis, a refuge, if you will, of tranquility and gentility, when I walked into Grumpy's Cigar Shoppe at 335-F Duval Street (1.305.295.0696), and encountered Steve and Larry, the proprietors. My friend and colleague, Alan Kaye and I spent several hours at Grumpy's enjoying good conversation, laughs, great smokes and all that one enjoys in the civilized ambiance of ...

Christian Eiroa

Cigar Review owner Kevin Godbee continues with an enlightening, educational and fun interview with Christian Eirora, President of Camacho Cigars. We learned how Christian goes about developing cigars, from seed, to blend, to taste-testing, to the packaging on the shelf.

We had an in-depth conversation about "Authentic Corojo" seed tobacco. The interesting background about "Corojo" Tobacco goes back to the 1930's. It originated on a farm in Cuba's legendary Vuelta Abajo region named Santa Ines del Corojo. For decades Corojo was the ideal wrapper on just about all Cuban cigars.

However, Corojo is difficult to grow, has low yields and is highly susceptible to blue mold. The original, renowned Corojo was phased out and hybrids were developed.

Camacho claims to have the only "Authentic Corojo" tobacco from seeds given to them directly from the owner of the original farm.

In Miami’s long delayed and much anticipated Mary Brickell Village, the opening of ‘Oceanaire’, an outpost of a small group that was born in Minneapolis, heralded the arrival of an elegant seafood restaurant in water borne city that lacked such a venue.

Rolled with specially selected ligero leaf, all top quality, the Serie V packs a punch due to its full body; however, its strength does not dominate the experience. The specially aged and fermented tobaccos make for a complex flavor that adds layers of enticing notes of pepper, leather and earthy undertones. This line represents the strongest and richest cigar Oliva has to offer. Photo by Michael Sherwood of Stiletto Studios in Clearwater, FL.

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