6.5CigarScore

CigarScore6.5

Good

2 critics · moderate confidence

Critic

Cigar Aficionado5.71/10

Cigar Journal7.14/10

Smokers4(2)

Gurkha Cigars

Gurkha Cigars Royal Challenge Maduro

Name: Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro
Brand: Gurkha Cigars
SKU: gurkha-cigars-royal-challenge-maduro
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (2 reviews)

Ranked in our Best Cheap Cigars Under $5 Guide

Medium Strength Origin: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Broadleaf MaduroBlender: Kaizad Hansotia Blender Profile →Est. Burn: 65–90 min

Notes:Toast Cedar Coffee Cream Black Pepper

Pairs With:Bourbon & Rye Espresso & Coffee Aged Rum & Cognac

The dark, sultry maduro counterpart to the Royal Challenge, Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic. Wrapped in a dark Broadleaf Maduro leaf over dual binders and Dominican-Nicaraguan fillers, this medium-bodied smoke yields rich dessert sweetness, highlighting warm toast, fragrant cedar, dark roast coffee, sweet cream, and black pepper.

Best Price

$3.50per cigar

at Cigar Page

Price Range

$3.50–$5.00

across 1 site

Shop Spread

$1.50

30% below priciest · 7.00″×50

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$3.50/ cigar

$69.99 for 20$200.00

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro Churchill

Churchill · 7.00″ × 50 · Broadleaf Maduro

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Cigar Page

In Stock

$5.00/ cigar

$25.00 for 5$50.00

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro Churchill

Churchill · 7.00″ × 50 · Broadleaf Maduro

4(1)

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The Critics

Editorial reviews

2 reviews · top score 91

91pts

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro Toro

Cigar Journal · Jan 14, 2016 · Looking Back: Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of 2015

Toro

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87pts

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro XO

Cigar Aficionado · Jun 1, 2018

Near black in appearance, this thick log of a cigar shows an oaky coffee bean character that takes on a barrel-char note and a licorice finish.

Grande · 60.00″ × 6 · Mild-Medium · Nicaragua

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Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro FAQ

What is the best price for Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro?

The lowest price we track for Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro is $3.50 per cigar at Cigar Page.

Which online cigar stores sell Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro?

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro is sold online by Cigar Page.

What is the blend and origin of Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro?

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro is produced by Gurkha Cigars in Dominican Republic. Blended by Kaizad Hansotia. It features a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Blend strength is rated as Medium.

How much does Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro cost per cigar?

Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro currently sells for $3.50 to $5.00 per cigar across the vitolas and pack sizes carried by the online retailers we track.