Gurkha Ghost Exorcist (XO)

Gurkha Ghost Spook, Shadow (Robusto) and Exorcist (XO) offer a rich Maduro experience with a modern, surprisingly accessible character. The Ghost range is renowned for its alluringly dark Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper and a complex flavour profile featuring sweet, earthy undertones alongside lingering notes of cocoa and cinnamon. That’s exactly why this range belongs in every humidor – whether you’re looking for a short, full-bodied cigar or prefer a long evening smoke.

Blend & Character of the Gurkha Ghost range

The blend features a dark Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper, combined with a matured Criollo 1998 binder and carefully selected filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. This combination delivers a rich, medium- to full-bodied smoke that remains pleasantly creamy. The flavour profile typically features cocoa, warm spices, earthiness and an elegant, dark sweetness – this is precisely what makes Gurkha Ghost so popular and (depending on the review) highly acclaimed.

Three sizes – three moments of enjoyment

Spook is the short ‘Gordo kick’: at 4" x 60, it delivers plenty of smoke volume straight away and a particularly creamy mouthfeel – ideal for a quick break. Shadow, in the classic Robusto size (5" x 52), is the all-rounder: well-balanced, rich in flavour and perfect for unwinding after work. Exorcist (XO) (6" x 60) is the marathon runner of the range – plenty of volume, a long burn time and a particularly velvety profile, in which cocoa, roasted notes and spices unfold wonderfully.

Serving suggestion

Gurkha Ghost pairs superbly with espresso, a slightly sweet rum or a full-bodied bourbon. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, try black tea or cola-flavoured drinks (e.g. vanilla cola), which beautifully highlight the dark sweetness and cocoa notes. Tip: smoke it slowly – this keeps the smoke cooler, the burn more stable and the flavour profile noticeably rounder.

Tasting Report

Cigar appearance: Dark maduro, oily, elegant
Cigar construction: Neatly rolled, good draw
Smoke: Creamy , slightly sweet, generous smoke volume
Flavour: Cocoa, cinnamon, earth, roasted notes, subtle pepper; becomes increasingly velvety and slightly sweet as it progresses.
Burn: Generally even; with a large ring gauge, minor adjustments may occasionally be necessary