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K. Hansotia & Co. Kapre Torpedo

159 mm × 52
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Strength
Medium to full

About this cigar

The Gurkha K. Hansotia & Co. Kapre Torpedo is a cigar, 159 mm long with a 52 ring gauge (20.6 mm). Tobaccos: wrapper Nicaragua and filler Honduras / Peru. Strength: medium to full; smoking time about 104 minutes. It is one of 8 sizes in the K. Hansotia & Co. Kapre line. Noted flavors: cedar, cocoa, spice and pepper.

From the Gurkha house comes the K. Hansotia & Co. Kapre, a 159 mm torpedo with a 52 ring gauge and a Nicaraguan wrapper. Its filler blends Honduran and Peruvian tobaccos, making it a medium to full strength cigar that will suit aficionados seeking character. Notes of cedar, cocoa and spice give it a rich, structured profile.

Specifications

Brand
Gurkha
Vitola
K. Hansotia & Co. Kapre Torpedo
Length
159 mm · 6.26″
Ring gauge
52 · 20.6 mm
Wrapper
Nicaragua
Wrapper shade
Colorado Maduro
Filler
Honduras / Peru
Smoking time
About 104 min
The house
Gurkha

Gurkha

Dominican Republic / Nicaragua, Founded in 1989, 1183 cigars

Gurkha is a cigar brand from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, carried by the Gurkha Cigar Group. Renowned for complex, flavourful blends, the house stands out for its ornate, eye-catching presentations, making it a reference for aficionados.

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Woody
Roasted

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Peated whiskySmoky, briny, bold90% match

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