Gurkha Cigars · Maduro · medium strength · 2026

How much does a Gurkha cigar cost?

Gurkha cigars run $7.17–$15.00 per single depending on the line, with boxes of 20 at $240.00. Made in Dominican Republic by Gurkha Cigars, the brand spans 5 lines with a Maduro wrapper.

Average single

$12.00

per cigar

Box of 20

$240.00

$12.00 per cigar · save $0.00

Cheapest line

$7.17

Ghost

Line by line

Every Gurkha line and what each costs.

5 lines, with 2026 national average single and box pricing.

Line	Single	Box (20)	Per cigar	Notes
Cellar Reserve	$15.00	$264.00	$13.20	A bourbon-barrel-aged Maduro with a raisin-sweet finish.
Vintage 2001	$12.00	$211.20	$10.56	A bold blend with a spicy, complex character.
Ghost	$7.17	$121.41	$6.07	A Maduro line made at the PDR Cigar Factory under Abraham Flores.
Gran Reserve Cognac	$12.98	$228.45	$11.42	Gurkha’s flagship cigar, infused with cognac.
Pure Evil	$8.08	$142.50	$7.13	Back as a regular production line, blended by Damian Tapanes.

Cost breakdown

What a Gurkha habit costs over time.

Per single, per box, per year, and lifetime at Gurkha prices.

Per single

$12.00

$medium strength, Maduro

Per box of 20

$240.00

$12.00/cigar

Yearly (1/day)

$4,380

$12.00/cigar × 365

30-year total

$131,400

Before compounding

Monthly (30 cigars)

$360

2/day yearly

$8,760

2/week yearly

$1,248

About the brand

About Gurkha cigars.

Manufactured by Gurkha Cigars, made in Dominican Republic.

Gurkha pioneered the 'ultra-premium' cigar and is a symbol of luxury and craftsmanship, known for rare aged tobaccos, extravagant packaging, and its cognac-infused flagship Gran Reserve blend. The lineup runs across Dominican, Nicaraguan and Honduran origins with strength from mild-medium to full.

Wrapper

Maduro

Strength

Medium

Where it’s made

Dominican Republic

Flavor notes

Cedar, Spice, Coffee, Dark fruit

Head to head

How does Gurkha compare to other brands?

Gurkha side-by-side with the 3 closest brands by single price.

Brand	Single	Box	Per cigar	Strength	Origin
GurkhaTHIS BRAND	$12.00	$240.00	$12.00	Medium	Dominican Republic
EP Carrillo	$11.88	$240.00	$12.00	Medium	Dominican Republic
Trinidad	$12.25	$245.00	$12.25	Medium	Nicaragua
Java	$11.70	$168.48	$8.42	Mild	Nicaragua

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Your questions, answered

Gurkha cigar FAQ.

The most common questions about Gurkha pricing and value.

Frequently asked questions about Gurkha cigars

Gurkha cigars cost $7.17 to $15.00 per single depending on the line, with the flagship $Ghost running $7.17 and the top $Cellar Reserve running $15.00. The brand average sits around $12.00 a stick, and a box of 20 runs $240.00. Prices vary by state and retailer because of differences in state cigar excise taxes. Gurkha is a medium-strength brand made by Gurkha Cigars.

A box of 20 Gurkha cigars costs $240.00 on average, or $12.00 per cigar. Buying the box saves about $0.00 versus buying 20 singles at the average single price — a per-cigar discount of roughly $0.00. The cheapest line to buy by the box is Ghost at $121.41; the priciest is Cellar Reserve at $264.00. Boxes need a properly humidified humidor to stay fresh.

The cheapest Gurkha line is Ghost at $7.17 per single and $121.41 per box of 20. a Maduro line made at the PDR Cigar Factory under Abraham Flores. It is the natural entry point for trying the brand, though the higher lines are where Gurkha's reputation is built.

Gurkha is Gurkha Cigars, and its reputation is built on 5 distinct lines spanning medium strength in a Maduro wrapper. The brand's character runs from the Ghost ($7.17) to the Cellar Reserve ($15.00), with flavor notes of cedar, spice, coffee, dark fruit. Whether it's "any good" depends on taste — mild, wrapper-forward profiles suit newer smokers, while the fuller lines reward experienced palates.

At 1 cigar per day, a Gurkha habit at the average $12.00 per stick runs about $4,380 per year — $360 a month, or $131,400 over 30 years before compounding. At 2 per day that doubles to roughly $8,760 a year. If you smoke a few a week instead of daily, the annual number drops by more than half. Use our free quit-smoking calculator to see the full compound cost of your personal habit.

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About this data

Prices are 2026 national averages sourced from atlantic cigar (atlanticcigar.com) product listings 2026; convenience store, smoke shop, and online retailer pricing. Actual in-store prices vary by state, retailer, and local cigar excise taxes. Manufacturer: Gurkha Cigars. Source URL: https://gurkhacigars.com/. Last reviewed: 2026-08-01. All prices are estimates for informational purposes only. SmokeCalc is an educational tool, not a commercial price tracker. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; SmokeCalc is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cigar manufacturer.

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