JR Alternatives

12-11-2011, 07:44 AM

Anyone ever try the JR Alternative cigars if so are they any good?

longknocker · 12-11-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeespo

Anyone ever try the JR Alternative cigars if so are they any good?

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=17

Buckeye Jack · 12-11-2011, 09:16 AM

Haven't had one in about 12 years.....just know that they are nothing like what they are an "alternative" for. The closest they get is in shape and size only. They are an excellent cigar to give out as handouts however......

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Originally Posted by longknocker

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=17

Your link goes to a post about how Ultimates are good, but mentions nothing about alternatives. Just letting you know in case your link is going to the wrong place....

hotreds · 12-11-2011, 09:40 AM

Yes, no- "Ultimates" are a different story- they are tasty.

Nimbus · 12-11-2011, 01:56 PM

I tried them before and they are nothing to write home about. I'd rather be buying Padron 3000s, Tampa Sweethearts, Don Pepins, etc. many more varieties at the same price point.

longknocker · 12-11-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

Haven't had one in about 12 years.....just know that they are nothing like what they are an "alternative" for. The closest they get is in shape and size only. They are an excellent cigar to give out as handouts however......

Your link goes to a post about how Ultimates are good, but mentions nothing about alternatives. Just letting you know in case your link is going to the wrong place....

12-11-2011, 02:19 PM

hi new guy here lol
i tried those before an smoked my last one about 6months ago, said never again cause they was as far away from the real thing as anything. i would just stick with the real thing other than going with some alternatives. those are the only alternatives i have had so can't compare them to any others.

boxmonkey · 12-11-2011, 03:28 PM

never met one I liked. as for the ultimates. . .I've only met 1.

GreekGodX · 12-11-2011, 06:30 PM

I wouldn't go near the alternatives. The ultimate's are decent, normally what I will buy from JR

billybarue · 12-11-2011, 07:22 PM

Jr Ultimates are excellent. Cabinet #10 is best size IMO. Picked some at auction a week or two ago.

As far as the Alt's stick with the Alt ELs: http://www.jrcigars.com/jr/index.cfm...TERNATIVE.html.

I know they will be knocked for imitating CCs, but the are outstanding of the ones I've had. Perviously, they were all a product of blending by Frank Llaneza. Without him will they be as good going forward - let's hope.

BryanB · 12-11-2011, 08:54 PM

Edicion Limitadas are by far the only ones worth trying. They don't taste anything like a LE Cuban but if you like a med-full give em a shot. They may suprise you.

12-12-2011, 01:55 AM

thanks for the info guys i got some black knights and some CAO's coming in the mail tomorrow i am new to alot of this i guess i'll see what those are all about

12-11-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: JR Alternatives Yes, no- "Ultimates" are a different story- they are tasty. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-11-2011, 01:56 PM	#5
Nimbus ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: J Posts: 523 Trading: (7)	Re: JR Alternatives I tried them before and they are nothing to write home about. I'd rather be buying Padron 3000s, Tampa Sweethearts, Don Pepins, etc. many more varieties at the same price point.

12-11-2011, 02:19 PM	#7
supadave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JR Alternatives hi new guy here lol i tried those before an smoked my last one about 6months ago, said never again cause they was as far away from the real thing as anything. i would just stick with the real thing other than going with some alternatives. those are the only alternatives i have had so can't compare them to any others.

12-11-2011, 03:28 PM	#8
boxmonkey NUBinator Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Tony Location: goldsboro, nc Posts: 50 Trading: (1)	Re: JR Alternatives never met one I liked. as for the ultimates. . .I've only met 1.

12-11-2011, 06:30 PM	#9
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: JR Alternatives I wouldn't go near the alternatives. The ultimate's are decent, normally what I will buy from JR __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

12-11-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
mikeespo Guest Posts: n/a	JR Alternatives Anyone ever try the JR Alternative cigars if so are they any good?

12-11-2011, 07:22 PM	#10
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: JR Alternatives Jr Ultimates are excellent. Cabinet #10 is best size IMO. Picked some at auction a week or two ago. As far as the Alt's stick with the Alt ELs: http://www.jrcigars.com/jr/index.cfm...TERNATIVE.html. I know they will be knocked for imitating CCs, but the are outstanding of the ones I've had. Perviously, they were all a product of blending by Frank Llaneza. Without him will they be as good going forward - let's hope. __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides

12-11-2011, 08:54 PM	#11
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: JR Alternatives Edicion Limitadas are by far the only ones worth trying. They don't taste anything like a LE Cuban but if you like a med-full give em a shot. They may suprise you. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

12-12-2011, 01:55 AM	#12
mikeespo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JR Alternatives thanks for the info guys i got some black knights and some CAO's coming in the mail tomorrow i am new to alot of this i guess i'll see what those are all about