From the catalog · Dominican Republic
Gurkha Royal Challenge
In the $10-$15 range, Gurkha Royal Challenge is a medium-strength cigar from Dominican Republic with a Maduro wrapper at medium strength. Offered in 12 sizes from 5.0 to 7.5 inches with ring gauges of 38 to 60. A maduro wrapper tends to read darker and a touch sweeter. Medium-strength blends are commonly chosen for everyday smoking. Dominican cigars are commonly associated with balanced, approachable blending styles.
At a glance
Spec sheet
The wrapper
Maduro
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Maduro wrapper typically sits at Maduro to Oscuro on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
12 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the Gurkha Royal Challenge?
The Gurkha Royal Challenge is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Dominican Republic cigar.
Where is the Gurkha Royal Challenge made?
The catalog lists the Gurkha Royal Challenge with an origin of Dominican Republic.
What wrapper does the Gurkha Royal Challenge use?
The Gurkha Royal Challenge uses a Maduro wrapper.
What sizes does the Gurkha Royal Challenge come in?
The catalog records 12 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the Gurkha Royal Challenge.
How much does the Gurkha Royal Challenge cost?
Typical retail for the Gurkha Royal Challenge falls in the $10-$15 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.