Avalon Cigars

cmitch · 06-25-2016, 10:00 PM

My first experience with this brand was back in 2010 where a B&M I used to frequent were washing out a boatload of these. Up for grabs at the time was a box of Hellhound Black Cat bone, a fat cigar about 5 inches in length, maybe a 60+ ring gauge. I got them for about 2.50 a piece, smoked one and was not that impressed. I eventually filed the remaining sticks away and forgot about them. As I upgraded to 2 600 count Bellemont humidors, I ran across these darlings and thought, "what the hell, I'll give them another try." Holy cow, what a phenominal smoke. Full of medium to full flavor, cedary. I shared one with a vet friend of mine who used to frequent here and he agreed that these cigars were great enough we need to find some more.

Throughout my endeavors to locate some Black Cat Bones, I ran across some Juke Habano torpedoes and thought I'd try a box. These cigars were so damned good, a bunch of us got together of split bought 3 more boxes. I've since ordered another and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I am enjoying one now as I write this. Too bad they're out of business. The Hellhound BCB and the Juke habano are fantastic cigars. If anyone runs across these at a B&M, I highly recommend another look. If you do find some Hellhounds, shoot me a pm where they're at.

sigsauer · 06-26-2016, 09:28 AM

https://www.jrcigars.com/item/flor-d...ke/habano/avjh

longknocker · 06-26-2016, 12:07 PM

Thanks, Tom!

Just Ordered A Box!

longknocker · 06-26-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmitch

My first experience with this brand was back in 2010 where a B&M I used to frequent were washing out a boatload of these. Up for grabs at the time was a box of Hellhound Black Cat bone, a fat cigar about 5 inches in length, maybe a 60+ ring gauge. I got them for about 2.50 a piece, smoked one and was not that impressed. I eventually filed the remaining sticks away and forgot about them. As I upgraded to 2 600 count Bellemont humidors, I ran across these darlings and thought, "what the hell, I'll give them another try." Holy cow, what a phenominal smoke. Full of medium to full flavor, cedary. I shared one with a vet friend of mine who used to frequent here and he agreed that these cigars were great enough we need to find some more.

Throughout my endeavors to locate some Black Cat Bones, I ran across some Juke Habano torpedoes and thought I'd try a box. These cigars were so damned good, a bunch of us got together of split bought 3 more boxes. I've since ordered another and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I am enjoying one now as I write this. Too bad they're out of business. The Hellhound BCB and the Juke habano are fantastic cigars. If anyone runs across these at a B&M, I highly recommend another look. If you do find some Hellhounds, shoot me a pm where they're at.

Sounds Delicious!

Thanks For The Info!

sigsauer · 06-26-2016, 12:24 PM

they sound awesome

Tio Gato · 06-26-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks, Tom!

Just Ordered A Box!

Please post what size JR sends you. Wish I could pick a specific size. Thanks.

cmitch · 06-26-2016, 04:46 PM

You may could call them and ask for the size you want, but they say on the website they don't know what's in the box. That's horses!it. The box clearly says what size they are. But I'm sure they are all good. They're shipping is a lot to be desired. Those bastages will throw a box of cigars in a box twice the size, put no packing around it and send it out. JR does not have the hellhounds tho.

The Poet · 06-26-2016, 05:14 PM

Uh, I have received literally hundreds of shipments from JRs, and only once did a free "bonus" 5-pack arrive damaged. One toll-free call to their service number got a replacement sent out the next day.

Folks seem to badmouth JRs a lot around here, yet with my extensive experience with them I truly do not understand why.

cmitch · 06-26-2016, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Uh, I have received literally hundreds of shipments from JRs, and only once did a free "bonus" 5-pack arrive damaged. One toll-free call to their service number got a replacement sent out the next day.

Folks seem to badmouth JRs a lot around here, yet with my extensive experience with them I truly do not understand why.

I've ordered 5 boxes of these Avalons in 3 different orders. All were packaged as I described and all had damaged cigars in the boxes. The torpedo ends were split but I had no issues with smoking them. I did complain but it was of no use. Whats a little newspaper? Why throw the boxes in a much larger box, put one paper wad in it and send it out?

The Poet · 06-26-2016, 06:32 PM

I have never ordered Avalons, torpos or otherwise, but dozens of other marcas and vitolas over nearly twenty years, including some figurados with pointy little heads, and have only had the single problem I noted above. This makes me wonder if you are blaming JRs for what might be the fault of the maker and not the middleman shipping it to you.

Or maybe I just live a lot more right than I credit myself with.

longknocker · 06-30-2016, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tio Gato

Please post what size JR sends you. Wish I could pick a specific size. Thanks.

Here You Go, Jeff! Got Them In, Today, In Great Shape!

Packing:

Cigars

longknocker · 06-30-2016, 06:29 PM

Not Bad For $62, Including Shipping!

sigsauer · 06-30-2016, 08:02 PM

Greg
let us know how they are....

longknocker · 06-30-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sigsauer

Greg
let us know how they are....

Will Do!

I Plan To Rest Them 3 Weeks Or So.

Tio Gato · 07-01-2016, 06:35 AM

Thanks for sharing, those look good.

cmitch · 07-01-2016, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Here You Go, Jeff! Got Them In, Today, In Great Shape!

Packing:

Cigars

Packing looks about right. Glad yours aren't damaged. I hope the cigars are as tasty as the ones I got are.

sigsauer · 07-03-2016, 09:56 PM

anyone willing to sell me a 5 pack?

longknocker · 07-05-2016, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigsauer

anyone willing to sell me a 5 pack?

Incoming PM.

sigsauer · 07-08-2016, 01:14 PM

nice..thanks Greg
I never do this buy I smoked one the same day they arrived...
it is an absolutely awesome smoke.....great burn...toothy wrapper.....incredible taste!

longknocker · 07-09-2016, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigsauer

nice..thanks Greg
I never do this buy I smoked one the same day they arrived...
it is an absolutely awesome smoke.....great burn...toothy wrapper.....incredible taste!

Agreed!

Smoked One This Morning After Tom's Review. Great Smoke!

06-25-2016, 10:00 PM	#1
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Avalon Cigars My first experience with this brand was back in 2010 where a B&M I used to frequent were washing out a boatload of these. Up for grabs at the time was a box of Hellhound Black Cat bone, a fat cigar about 5 inches in length, maybe a 60+ ring gauge. I got them for about 2.50 a piece, smoked one and was not that impressed. I eventually filed the remaining sticks away and forgot about them. As I upgraded to 2 600 count Bellemont humidors, I ran across these darlings and thought, "what the hell, I'll give them another try." Holy cow, what a phenominal smoke. Full of medium to full flavor, cedary. I shared one with a vet friend of mine who used to frequent here and he agreed that these cigars were great enough we need to find some more. Throughout my endeavors to locate some Black Cat Bones, I ran across some Juke Habano torpedoes and thought I'd try a box. These cigars were so damned good, a bunch of us got together of split bought 3 more boxes. I've since ordered another and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I am enjoying one now as I write this. Too bad they're out of business. The Hellhound BCB and the Juke habano are fantastic cigars. If anyone runs across these at a B&M, I highly recommend another look. If you do find some Hellhounds, shoot me a pm where they're at. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

06-26-2016, 09:28 AM	#2
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Avalon Cigars https://www.jrcigars.com/item/flor-d...ke/habano/avjh

06-26-2016, 12:07 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,178 Trading: (82)	Re: Avalon Cigars Thanks, Tom! Just Ordered A Box!

06-26-2016, 12:24 PM	#5
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Avalon Cigars they sound awesome

06-26-2016, 04:46 PM	#7
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Avalon Cigars You may could call them and ask for the size you want, but they say on the website they don't know what's in the box. That's horses!it. The box clearly says what size they are. But I'm sure they are all good. They're shipping is a lot to be desired. Those bastages will throw a box of cigars in a box twice the size, put no packing around it and send it out. JR does not have the hellhounds tho. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

06-26-2016, 05:14 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Avalon Cigars Uh, I have received literally hundreds of shipments from JRs, and only once did a free "bonus" 5-pack arrive damaged. One toll-free call to their service number got a replacement sent out the next day. Folks seem to badmouth JRs a lot around here, yet with my extensive experience with them I truly do not understand why. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-26-2016, 06:32 PM	#10
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Avalon Cigars I have never ordered Avalons, torpos or otherwise, but dozens of other marcas and vitolas over nearly twenty years, including some figurados with pointy little heads, and have only had the single problem I noted above. This makes me wonder if you are blaming JRs for what might be the fault of the maker and not the middleman shipping it to you. Or maybe I just live a lot more right than I credit myself with. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-30-2016, 06:29 PM	#12
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,178 Trading: (82)	Re: Avalon Cigars Not Bad For $62, Including Shipping!

06-30-2016, 08:02 PM	#13
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Avalon Cigars Greg let us know how they are....

07-01-2016, 06:35 AM	#15
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Avalon Cigars Thanks for sharing, those look good. __________________ "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.

07-03-2016, 09:56 PM	#17
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Avalon Cigars anyone willing to sell me a 5 pack?

07-08-2016, 01:14 PM	#19
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Avalon Cigars nice..thanks Greg I never do this buy I smoked one the same day they arrived... it is an absolutely awesome smoke.....great burn...toothy wrapper.....incredible taste!