Gurkha Bourbon Collection Toro

The Gurkha Bourbon Collection is the brand's premium take on a spirit-infused cigar, pairing Connecticut Shade-wrapped Dominican tobacco with bourbon from Hartfield & Co. of Paris, Kentucky. Each cigar arrives individually sealed in a crystal glass tube sealed with black beeswax — the kind of presentation that makes this a natural gift purchase.

What it tastes like

The Connecticut Shade wrapper keeps the body mild and the opening creamy. The bourbon infusion is restrained — you'll notice a warm vanilla sweetness and light oak character that wouldn't be there in an un-infused Dominican, but this is not a candy-flavored cigar. The tobacco quality is the star; the bourbon is the supporting act. Toasted nuts and cocoa develop through the middle third, and the finish is smooth and clean with a subtle warmth. The 6 x 50 Toro is an ideal format for the blend — enough time to taste all three stages without the bourbon character fading.

Who it's for

The Bourbon Collection Toro is a crowd-pleaser: mild enough for newer smokers, interesting enough that experienced smokers can enjoy it without feeling patronized. It's also one of the best pairings with actual bourbon — try it with a wheated Kentucky whiskey and let the two expressions of grain sweetness reinforce each other. For more on how infused cigars sit in the wider market, our cigar strength guide covers where mild-infused smokes fit. Log and rate your Bourbon Collection sessions in the Casa DNC app, and compare it against the Grand Reserve if you're curious how cognac infusion differs from bourbon in a cigar context.