Any Cigars in This Bundle Decent?

[carcosa]

Smoking about 2 cigars a day I was looking for an affordable alternative for a daily smoke and save some of my more expensive cigars for a special occasion. I think most of these are long fillers but what is a mixed filler? Here is the deal I found:

Cigar Samplers April Showers Sampler | JR Cigars

JR Cigars.

www.jrcigars.com

I have noticed the difference between cheaper cigars and more expensive ones. I was a little disappointed in the Romeo y Julieta reserve I smoked today, I bouight a box of those and most of them have had a tight draw.

I think this bundle would be good to try out some different brands anyhow though they are on the cheaper side.

 

[smokeyweb]

Go to cigarbid.com if you want to stock up on decent cigars on the cheap.

 

[smokeyweb]

At a buck a stick those are sure to be some dog rockets!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Don't waste your money on JR Bundles.

 

[anotherbob]

looking it I'd say there are some really clunkers in there. A few good ones and then filler. Doesn't seem worth it but maybe it is after you figure out what it would cost to get the best cigars in the bundle.

 

[mso489]

If you are discerning, probably not so good. If you like a what used to be a newsstand cigar at a low price, might be a good deal. It's a bet, and you might get a few winners in the lot, if you can smoke the others without disgust.

 

[odobenus]

Mixed filler is a 'Cuban sandwich' -- a combo of long and short fillers. You really don't want that unless you happen to enjoy mediocre machine-made sticks. They're just not good quality.
For a good bargain, try the La Aurora 1495 Brazil '15 Minute Break.' Famous has them for $49 per box of 20. Great construction and flavor for $2.45/ea. And definitely a longer smoke than 15 minutes -- more like 30-40, for me at least.
Or L'Atelier Travailleurs at $3 bucks a pop.

 

[odobenus]

Or fuck it, you can usually find Partagas Habaneros (or similar) for $83 per box of 25 ($3.32/ea). That's cheaper than coffee.

 

[carcosa]

Well maybe I made a mistake buying these, we will see... live and learn... and i wouldnt mind spending 85 bucks on a box I think thats how much the Sanch Panza are that I have been smoking... not as good as some but decent...

also looking at Perdomo Fresco, has anyone tried these?

 

[Sonorisis]

Nothing worth your time or money in that mess!!! If you are tight for cash, get some machine made Fuente's. Great tobacco in an automated cigar.

 

[cshubhra]

I mostly smoke budget cigars. Here is a few favorites

1. 601 Blue Label Maduro - I think most 601 series cigars are fantastic. I bought a box of Blue Labels and they have been fabulous.
2. NUB Maduro - I think NUBs are fantastic budget smokes, specially the Maduro.
3. Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut - Taste wise great. But faced too many construction issues

 

[carcosa]

I do have some decent cigars in my collection, generally bought in groups of 5:

5 Padron 4000 natural,
5 tatuaje habana vi,
1 tatuaje reserva gran cojonu,
27 romeo y julieta reserve and
5 romeo,
5 perdomo habano bourbon,
5 camacho triple maduro,
1 cohiba black,
10 trinidad sanntiago,
3 java,
8 san lotano...
40 Sancho Panza exra fuerte
20 Villizon maduro

i do smoke 2 or 3 cigars a day so i dont want to go through these too fast...

might smoke that tatuaje reserva to celebrate my friends first child

 

[shanez]

Both Torano Noventa and Nica Libre can be bought in boxes for about $3-$3.25/stick depending on size. They're nothing fancy or complex but solid and tasty.

Also, CI has some build-your-own samplers that will put you in the same price range.

 

[badbriar]

On Cigar Bid, you can find a very high quality house blend for it's parent company - Nica Libre. It is a nice dark Maduro with a San Andres wrapper. Excellent prices and a premium cigar by AJ Fernandez. No need to say more.