Gurkha Cigars

Established in 1887, Gurkha Cigars operates under manufacturing standards that utilize tobacco from multiple growing regions. The brand was acquired by Kaizad Hansotia in 1988 through a transaction with Portuguese vendors in Goa, India.

Product Development

The brand transitioned from small-scale production to crafting cigars with hand-rolled construction methods. Current offerings include multiple price tiers, with packaging featuring detailed cigar bands.

Manufacturing Process

Gurkha Cigars maintain quality controls through Dominican Republic-based production facilities. Their portfolio contains blends using filler tobaccos from various countries, though specific agricultural sources aren't disclosed.

Market Positioning

Initial relaunch strategies positioned Gurkha as an ultra-premium brand through pricing models exceeding competitors. Current product lines include budget-conscious options while retaining box-pressed and limited edition releases.

Inventory comprises individual cigars and boxed sets packaged in materials ranging from standard cedar to lacquered finishes. The brand avoids crop-specific terroir claims, instead emphasizing multi-national blending techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines Gurkha luxury?

Opulent packaging and rare tobaccos: Cellar Reserve aged 15+ years in cognac barrels, Royal Challenge hand-rolled in Dominican Republic.

Can I get Gurkha in Australia?

Yes, Cellar Reserve and Ghost ship from Sydney in lacquered boxes with plain packaging compliance.

What makes Cellar Reserve unique?

Tobacco aged in French cognac barrels 18 months - absorbs natural vanillins creating complex notes without flavor additives.

How are they shipped to UK?

From London in velvet-lined humidors with MHRA warnings, including certificate of authenticity signed by Kaizad Hansotia.

What wrapper is used on Ghost?

Ecuadorian Sumatra fermented 24 months - creates signature "haunted" maduro profile with notes of dark chocolate and espresso.

How to authenticate?

Verify holographic bands, numbered certificates matching online registry, and UV-reactive box seals.