Gurkha Chateau de Prive

French for ‘Private Castle’, you don’t need to be a royal to enjoy this silky-smooth creation from Gurkha. Self-described as a departure from the brand’s existing, quite expansive portfolio of high-powered blends, Chateau de Prive is a ‘traditional mild and creamy smoke’. Each generously sized vitola is ensconced with a chestnut brown Connecticut wrapper. Underneath this smooth leaf you’ll find well-aged Dominican long-fillers that burn cool and slow. The end result is a creamy, easy-smoking, easy-to-enjoy cigar experience. Expect steady notes of oak, cedar, and sweet hay, with some intermittent hints of vanilla bean before its crisp, caramelized finish.