Gurkha Cigar announced the launch of the Nicaragua Cask Collection, an innovative new release that pushes the boundaries of tobacco craftsmanship through the art of barrel aging.
The Nicaragua Cask Collection represents a bold exploration of flavor and technique. Premium Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos are carefully selected and then finished in authentic bourbon whiskey oak barrels, a process that imparts subtle yet distinctive notes of oak, vanilla, and whiskey undertones throughout the blend. The result is a smoking experience of remarkable depth and sophistication — one that honors the strength of Nicaraguan tobacco while elevating it through a refined, time-honored aging process.
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Sizes: Robusto (5 x 52), Toro (6 x 50), & Magnum (6 x 60)
- MSRP: $14 – $15
Each cigar in the collection reflects Gurkha’s uncompromising approach to quality. The barrel-finishing process is executed with precision, ensuring that every vitola delivers a consistent, harmonious balance between the tobacco’s natural character and the distinguished influence of the bourbon cask.
“The Nicaragua Cask Collection is the kind of release that reminds you why we do this,” said Jim Colucci, President and CEO of Gurkha Cigar Group. “We set out to create something that would genuinely surprise the experienced smoker — a cigar that tells a story from the first light to the final inch. The bourbon barrel aging brings a layer of complexity that is unmistakably Gurkha.”
