In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Juan Lopez and Raul Flores from Gurkha Cigars. In the episode we discuss things old, new and future for Gurkha as the company continues their growth across the world.
Gurkha Cigar Group International recapped the 2024 PCA Convention after the group’s return from Las Vegas, Nevada last week. With overall retailer attendance a little flat at this year’s Premium Cigar Association Convention, Gurkha was proud to wrap up another successful show. Gurkha showcased several new projects at their booth including the 35th Anniversary and Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group International Recaps PCA’24[…]
You heard it right! Gurkha Cigars has announced that they will be showcasing the Tyson 2.0 Undisputed at this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show next week. The new release is a collaboration between Gurkha Cigars and LGNDS. This new introduction will be available in 2 blends, a Maduro and a Habano. Jim Colucci, Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Going For The Knockout at PCA’24[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International has announced today the suspension of a popular brand: Colección Especial. The Colección Especial was released by Gurkha Cigar Group in 2022 as an annual limited run of cigars. The Ecuadorian hybrid wrapper encasing the Colección Especial is scarce and difficult to cultivate, but oh so good to taste on that Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group International Announces Suspension of Colección Especial[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International has announced a special release of the Year of the Dragon, 2024. During the 2023 PCA Convention, Gurkha Cigar Group announced the release of the Year of the Dragon, paying respect to the Chinese Zodiac Year: 2024. Announcing a limited release of 1500 numbered, red piano finish boxes with ornate gold Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group Announces a Special Release of The Year of the Dragon[…]
Gurkha Cigars is proud to announce a new Midwest Territory Sales Manager beginning January 2, 2024. Miss Kasie Kucharski joins the team today! Kasie Kucharski, a Milwaukee, WI native, developed a passion for cigars during her college years, evolving into a seasoned enthusiast over the past 15 years. From hosting events and running a podcast to Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Hires Kasie Kucharski as Midwest Territory Sales Manager[…]
Today I offer the third set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International announces its Year of the Dragon is now shipping to retailers. The Year of the Dragon was announced at this year’s PCA Convention over the summer in Las Vegas, NV. Gurkha Cigars will be paying respect to the Year of the Dragon 2024. The Year of the Dragon is a limited release Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group Now Shipping Year of the Dragon[…]
Gurkha’s 25th Anniversary Beauty sports a special blend created exclusively for this cigar. It’s exquisite corojo wrapper is adorned with an ornate and holographic oversized band commanding the admiration it deserves. Each cigar is encased in a one of a kind frosted glass tube with a rose gold specialty cap that is inscribed: Gurkha. To Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group International Announces 25th Anniversary Beauty Cigar Shipping to Retailers[…]
Back at the 2022 PCA trade show, Gurkha Cigars showcased the latest in their limited-edition line of cigars – the Gurkha Colección Especial. This cigar features some limited tobacco leaf, especially the Hybrid Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. I recall speaking to Juan Lopez at the 2022 TPE show and he told me that Gurkha is shifting to Read more about Cigar Review: Gurkha Colección Especial Lonsdale – Rated 90[…]
Introduced at this years Total Product Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, NV – the new Ghost Connecticut is one of two new lines from Gurkha Cigars this year. This new line was formally put in the hands of consumers at this years Smoke Inn – Great Smoke event held In March. Juan Lopez, Vice President Read more about Cigar Review: Gurkha Ghost Connecticut Asura – Rated 92[…]
Gurkha Cigars did a soft launch of their Gurkha Pure Evil the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival this past August and as Juan Lopez, Vice President of Gurkha Cigars notes: “A few weeks ago we pre-released the Pure Evil at the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival and it was a great hit. The cigar sold out in Read more about Cigar Review: Gurkha Pure Evil Toro – Rated 93[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International, in conjunction with long time retail partner Smoker Friendly, pre-released the Gurkha Pure Evil at the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival this past weekend. In it’s 13th year of operation, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival took place this past weekend in Broomfield, Colorado. As usual, Gurkha Cigars provided top sponsorship levels at Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Pure Evil Pre-Release at Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival[…]
Gurkha Cigars has announced they will be holding their first Virtual Herf of the year this Wednesday, January 13, at 8PM Eastern. Gurkha VP of Sales Juan Lopez will be hosting the event which will be moderated by Director of Marketing Christine Martinez de Castro. If you are in the Miami, FL area, the event Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Holding 1st Virtual Herf of 2021[…]