The Torano has been one of my favorites over the
past year. I recently purchased a 5pak of Gurka
class regent and in my opinion the only diffrence between the 2 is the band. Are they
both made in the same factory with the same blend???

Same factory, different blend, but I see the resemblance also. I think the Torano is the superior cigar and for less money, too.

hmmm. interesting. I just had my first Torano last week. Its a really great cigar. It has now become one of my favorites. Never had a Gurka, but I guess I'll have to try one now.

I've been smoking the Class Regent Torpedoes for about 7 or 8 months now and have enjoyed them quite a bit. Check around the auction sites, and I'm sure you'll find a great deal on a 5-pack.

C.Torano Exodus 1959 is one of my all time favs. recently I tried a Gurkah Class Regent that had about 1 year of age and WOW it was a great cigar! I will try it again and If it hits me the same I will buy a 5 pack.