Least Bad Altadis? - Page 2

bobarian · 03-15-2009, 12:17 AM

I prefer this page. Hard to go wrong with any of these!
http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/domestic.asp

taltos · 03-15-2009, 04:04 AM

Montecristo Peruvian Maduros

Les Nessman · 03-15-2009, 04:33 AM

Another vote for the RyJ Habana Reserve.

You may also want to consider the Da Vinci Masterpiece. I haven't tried them myself, but have heard they were decent. Even if they don't float your boat, they are cheap and offer a nice presentation making it a good giveaway cigar. They are on the s-chip sale list for $2.50 or less a stick.

03-15-2009, 06:17 AM

I enjoy the cabinet selections-

Montecristo Cabinet Selección
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian

Romeo Y Julieta Cabinet Selección
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian

Por Larranaga Cabinet Selección
Wrapper: Habano 2000
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

My

of your gift certificates.

marge796 · 03-15-2009, 06:52 AM

In no particular order.

Gispert

H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon

Romeo y Julieta- Any or all of them listed

Chris.......

borndead1 · 03-15-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruzee

I vote for Omar Ortez Originals!

What he said.

shilala · 03-15-2009, 10:24 AM

http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/mariaguerrero.asp
That one comes with a hilarious .wav commercial attached.

Fumes · 03-15-2009, 06:04 PM

I'm really impressed with the Montecristo Reserva Negra, the new maduro. A little pricey though. Omar is a fine smoke as well, and a little easier on the wallet.

RichardW · 03-15-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

I prefer this page. Hard to go wrong with any of these!
http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/domestic.asp

uh huh ...

jaycarla · 03-15-2009, 06:21 PM

Not much support for the H Upmann Vintage Cameroons. I love them.

03-15-2009, 08:02 PM

Upmann Vintage Cammies....yum...

Then again, I spend a LOT of time at JR's......

Ashcan Bill · 03-16-2009, 12:03 AM

Least bad Altadis.

I think that's kind of like asking where's the best place is to get a boil.

Okay - an honest question deserves an honest answer. Here's my best shot. Once I received a free Altadis Montecristo White Torpedo. I think it was a sample. It wasn't bad in the sense it had some decent flavor and the construction was pretty good. While I won't judge any cigar based on a sample of one, and I wouldn't run out and buy more considering their price point, I'd probably smoke another if it were given to me.

Now should the embargo end, ask me again about Altadis.

oldforge · 03-16-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taltos

Montecristo Peruvian Maduros

One more vote for these--at least try a five pack.

03-16-2009, 12:39 PM

I'd get the Onyx Reserve

borndead1 · 03-16-2009, 12:47 PM

O-MAR! O-MAR! O-MAR!

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...s&itemcode=OOB

If you don't like them, I'll buy them from you.

ade06 · 03-16-2009, 12:48 PM

I like Big Butts... Nevermind, you asked about cigars. You can't go wrong with the Monti Whites!

jaymz · 03-17-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/mariaguerrero.asp
That one comes with a hilarious .wav commercial attached.

laughed my ass off on that one

jaymz · 03-17-2009, 07:35 PM

Thanks for all the good suggestions on this, I sat down and read the fine print a little better. Apparently, it's not just Altadis I'm restricted to - it's only the following four brands

Romeo Y Julieta
H. Upmann
Trinidad
Montecristo

Since Trinidad and H. Upmann just released new cigars, I might go with one of them.

Snake Hips · 03-17-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymz

Thanks for all the good suggestions on this, I sat down and read the fine print a little better. Apparently, it's not just Altadis I'm restricted to - it's only the following four brands

Romeo Y Julieta
H. Upmann
Trinidad
Montecristo

Since Trinidad and H. Upmann just released new cigars, I might go with one of them.

Those aren't bad. Romeo y Julieta Aniversario and Reserva Real are pretty good, and you could do worse than Trinidads. The H. Upmann Reserve Maduro and Vintage Cameroon are pretty nice. Montecristo has yet to make a good cigar though.

Whipper Snapper · 03-17-2009, 08:01 PM

Backwoods sweet aromatics.
They smell like cocoa puffs.
Delicious.

03-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#21
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I prefer this page. Hard to go wrong with any of these! http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/domestic.asp

03-15-2009, 04:04 AM	#22
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Montecristo Peruvian Maduros __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

03-15-2009, 04:33 AM	#23
Les Nessman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Randy Location: Astoria Posts: 65 Trading: (7)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Another vote for the RyJ Habana Reserve. You may also want to consider the Da Vinci Masterpiece. I haven't tried them myself, but have heard they were decent. Even if they don't float your boat, they are cheap and offer a nice presentation making it a good giveaway cigar. They are on the s-chip sale list for $2.50 or less a stick.

03-15-2009, 06:17 AM	#24
drhalle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I enjoy the cabinet selections- Montecristo Cabinet Selección Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Romeo Y Julieta Cabinet Selección Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Por Larranaga Cabinet Selección Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan My of your gift certificates. Last edited by drhalle; 03-15-2009 at 06:18 AM. Reason: font problems

03-15-2009, 06:52 AM	#25
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? In no particular order. Gispert H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Romeo y Julieta- Any or all of them listed Chris....... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill Last edited by marge796; 03-15-2009 at 06:55 AM. Reason: color

03-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#27
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/mariaguerrero.asp That one comes with a hilarious .wav commercial attached. __________________

03-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#28
Fumes Not So Memorious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Posts: 205 Trading: (0)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I'm really impressed with the Montecristo Reserva Negra, the new maduro. A little pricey though. Omar is a fine smoke as well, and a little easier on the wallet. __________________ It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. -A. Lincoln

03-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#30
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Not much support for the H Upmann Vintage Cameroons. I love them. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

03-15-2009, 08:02 PM	#31
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Upmann Vintage Cammies....yum... Then again, I spend a LOT of time at JR's......

03-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#32
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Least bad Altadis. I think that's kind of like asking where's the best place is to get a boil. Okay - an honest question deserves an honest answer. Here's my best shot. Once I received a free Altadis Montecristo White Torpedo. I think it was a sample. It wasn't bad in the sense it had some decent flavor and the construction was pretty good. While I won't judge any cigar based on a sample of one, and I wouldn't run out and buy more considering their price point, I'd probably smoke another if it were given to me. Now should the embargo end, ask me again about Altadis.

03-16-2009, 12:39 PM	#34
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I'd get the Onyx Reserve

03-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#35
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? O-MAR! O-MAR! O-MAR! http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...s&itemcode=OOB If you don't like them, I'll buy them from you.

03-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#36
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I like Big Butts... Nevermind, you asked about cigars. You can't go wrong with the Monti Whites!

03-17-2009, 07:35 PM	#38
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Thanks for all the good suggestions on this, I sat down and read the fine print a little better. Apparently, it's not just Altadis I'm restricted to - it's only the following four brands Romeo Y Julieta H. Upmann Trinidad Montecristo Since Trinidad and H. Upmann just released new cigars, I might go with one of them.

03-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#40
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Backwoods sweet aromatics. They smell like cocoa puffs. Delicious. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.