Gurkha Cigars has announced the re-release of their Castle Hall Nicaragua line. The original line came out in 2003 and is considered grandfathered into new FDA regulations. Gurkha Castle Hall Nicaragua is an extension of the regular Castle Hall line, which is focused on value and made in the Dominican Republic. The Nicaragua version is being rolled at ACC (Cacitrasa) in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Gurkha Cigars are re-releasing several of their predicate blends that will be introduced at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. The facings to be unveiled will be Chateau de Prive, Marquesa and Ghost Gold. Because of high demand, Gurkha will also continue production of their Cellar Reserve 10th Anniversary.
Gurkha Cigar Group reveals its 2024 PCA Convention lineup, including the 35th Anniversary series, Colección Especial Nicaragua, Tyson 2.0 Undisputed, and Year of the Dragon collaborations, expanding its premium offerings.
Gurkha Cigars and Grey Ghost Precision will join forces to issue a limited edition rifle. The Gurkha Grey Ghost Rifle can be purchased by special order. Only a thousand will be made and each will come with individualized sequential alphanumeric numbering, 1-1000 (GGG-0000). Gurkha Cigar CEO, Kaizad Hansotia owns the first Gurkha Grey Ghost created, GGG-0001.
Gurkha Cigars will re-introduce some of their flavored cigars to the market at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. The flavored Gurkha blends were on the market over a decade ago, and will re-enter the marketplace very soon. They are said to have the "appealing aroma of pipe tobacco".
Gurkha Cigar Group has announced that their Revenant Sampler Bags are shipping now to retailers. The Revenant was officially debuted at PCA 2021 with two wrapper options, Maduro and Corojo. This year the company decided to offer those cigars in a new Sampler bag along with a preview of the new Connecticut version of that blend.
The re-release of the Gurkha Cigars Master Select has shipped to stores. Master Select was originally introduced in 2001 and was the best seller that year for Gurkha. “The Master Select is a beautifully crafted cigar that was always a Gurkha nation favorite,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “We are excited that the Master Select is arriving in stores and that our customers will once again be able to indulge with this rich, smooth cigar.”
Gurkha Cigars has announced a distribution partnership with Kretek Canada. Gurkha will be assisted by Kretek’s sales force in improving availability of Gurkha cigars throughout Canada and increasing brand awareness.
Gurkha Cigar Group launches a holiday sampler, featuring a stylish black hexagonal design with 6 toro cigars and a cutter. Available at US retailers while supplies last.