Least Bad Altadis?

jaymz · 03-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I have some JR gift certificates that I want to use up, but the catch is I can only spend them on Altadis brands.
The list of Altadis handmades is here:
http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/handmade.asp

I just wanted to get the Inmates opinions on which the best spend was.

shortbus · 03-14-2009, 04:37 PM

I vote for Monte White or Onyx Reserve.

Geppetto · 03-14-2009, 04:46 PM

My vote is for Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real No.2 or the Onyx Reserve...

AD720 · 03-14-2009, 04:49 PM

I've had a couple of the Quinteros; they were pretty good.

03-14-2009, 04:52 PM

Saint Luis Rey Serie g, Monte white or RyJ Vintage.

troutbreath · 03-14-2009, 04:56 PM

I like the RyJ Habana Reserve robustos. It's a nice, consistent stick, and is well-made.

CBI_2 · 03-14-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbus

I vote for Monte White or Onyx Reserve.

scoot · 03-14-2009, 05:09 PM

I'd go with the SLR Serie G in maduro or the Maria Guerrero 444. Theres also Gispert if you're into the mild stuff. Monte Whites are good but their price tag is way out of line.

Tio Gato · 03-14-2009, 05:19 PM

I'd look for a flavor profile that you like, then check the JR website to see if there are any brands on their "SChip" clearance. You may be able to get a little more bang for your buck. Consider a bunch of 5'ers instead of a box. That way you try different cigars. They do have some Altadis samplers that my qualify.

Bruzee · 03-14-2009, 05:27 PM

I vote for Omar Ortez Originals!

Bax · 03-14-2009, 06:34 PM

The Monte cab's are very nice. Onyx are also a good one.

Tredegar · 03-14-2009, 06:40 PM

Wait till the embargo ends....

03-14-2009, 07:06 PM

I'm gonna second the RyJ Habana Reserve.

smokin5 · 03-14-2009, 07:10 PM

My vote goes to Montecristo White Label
Or Romeo y Julieta Vintage (Natural)
Or Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve
Or San Luis Rey (but let 'em rest for a couple of years)

smokin5 · 03-14-2009, 07:13 PM

Oh, BTW, JR's weekly special (through Wednesday) is a whole bunch of 5'ers, pick as many as you want & only pay one shipping rate of $2.50 instead of $2.50 for each one of them. Bunch of Altadis among them.
Could be the right time to cash in that certificate.

BlackIrish · 03-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymz

I have some JR gift certificates that I want to use up, but the catch is I can only spend them on Altadis brands.
The list of Altadis handmades is here:
http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/handmade.asp

I just wanted to get the Inmates opinions on which the best spend was.

My

RyJ Vintage
SLR Serie G maduro
Trinidad (one of the better NC versions of a CC)
Omar Ortez Original for a full flavored, full powered smoke

Sawyer · 03-14-2009, 09:12 PM

Te-Amo all the way. Nothing like a Mexican puro.

I would go with the Monte Whites if it was me. You could always sell the certificates at a discount to someone that might actually enjoy some of those cigars.

WildBlueSooner · 03-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Seems like you have some decent smokes to pick from!

TomHagen · 03-14-2009, 11:19 PM

Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure 1 Maddy
RyJ Habana Reserve
SLR Series G

(IMHO monte whites are horrible)

RichardW · 03-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

My vote goes to Montecristo White Label
Or Romeo y Julieta Vintage (Natural)
Or Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve
Or San Luis Rey (but let 'em rest for a couple of years)

03-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	Least Bad Altadis? I have some JR gift certificates that I want to use up, but the catch is I can only spend them on Altadis brands. The list of Altadis handmades is here: http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/handmade.asp I just wanted to get the Inmates opinions on which the best spend was.

03-14-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
shortbus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ennis, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (0)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I vote for Monte White or Onyx Reserve. __________________ Go banana!

03-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
Geppetto She's Watching My Ash! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Wenonah, NJ Posts: 112 Trading: (5)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? My vote is for Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real No.2 or the Onyx Reserve... __________________ Old One Armed!

03-14-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I've had a couple of the Quinteros; they were pretty good.

03-14-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Saint Luis Rey Serie g, Monte white or RyJ Vintage.

03-14-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I like the RyJ Habana Reserve robustos. It's a nice, consistent stick, and is well-made.

03-14-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I'd go with the SLR Serie G in maduro or the Maria Guerrero 444. Theres also Gispert if you're into the mild stuff. Monte Whites are good but their price tag is way out of line.

03-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#9
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I'd look for a flavor profile that you like, then check the JR website to see if there are any brands on their "SChip" clearance. You may be able to get a little more bang for your buck. Consider a bunch of 5'ers instead of a box. That way you try different cigars. They do have some Altadis samplers that my qualify. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I vote for Omar Ortez Originals! __________________

03-14-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? The Monte cab's are very nice. Onyx are also a good one. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

03-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Wait till the embargo ends....

03-14-2009, 07:06 PM	#13
rlaliberty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Least Bad Altadis? I'm gonna second the RyJ Habana Reserve.

03-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#14
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? My vote goes to Montecristo White Label Or Romeo y Julieta Vintage (Natural) Or Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Or San Luis Rey (but let 'em rest for a couple of years) __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

03-14-2009, 07:13 PM	#15
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Oh, BTW, JR's weekly special (through Wednesday) is a whole bunch of 5'ers, pick as many as you want & only pay one shipping rate of $2.50 instead of $2.50 for each one of them. Bunch of Altadis among them. Could be the right time to cash in that certificate. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

03-14-2009, 09:12 PM	#17
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Te-Amo all the way. Nothing like a Mexican puro. I would go with the Monte Whites if it was me. You could always sell the certificates at a discount to someone that might actually enjoy some of those cigars.

03-14-2009, 11:13 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Seems like you have some decent smokes to pick from! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#19
TomHagen Rabbinic Consigliere Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tattejuaje Location: NY Posts: 601 Trading: (12)	Re: Least Bad Altadis? Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure 1 Maddy RyJ Habana Reserve SLR Series G (IMHO monte whites are horrible) __________________ Cigar Asylum Minyan///Corona Gorda Comparison Thread Do Acts of Goodness and Kindness!!