The Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15-Year Maduro Limitada Solara Double Robusto stands out with its oversized 60 ring gauge and 6" length. This maduro-wrapped stick features a dark Brazilian Arapiraca leaf hugging 15-year-aged Dominican filler tobaccos. We're looking at a box of 20 cigars presented in wine crate-inspired packaging, each sporting a pigtail cap and foot that gives it artisanal flair.
The initial third delivers heavy earth notes with molasses sweetness clinging to the palate. Around the midway point, burnt caramel and leather emerge through dense smoke output. The final third introduces peppery warmth that cuts through the chocolatey base without overwhelming - though the 60 ring demands frequent purges to prevent tar buildup.
This blend combines Dominican filler aged since 2007 with a Brazilian wrapper cured using Gurkha's Solara fermentation - their twist on the solera barrel-aging method. The Olor binder from Dominican Republic's Cibao Valley adds structural integrity to this multilayered smoke.
