JR Alt to Ultimate Toro
Origin: Honduras ????
Size: 6.12 X 49
Wrapper: Maduro

From JR Cigar:
Why would anyone in the world buy some crappy seconds when, for a lot less money, they could buy JR Alternatives instead? All of these cigars are long-filler, handmade firsts rolled at the best factories - sans the fancy boxes and bands. We have them made in humungous quantities and pass along the savings to smokers. For over a quarter of a century, these have been the very best value in the whole cigar world!

Reviewed by: Robey
Date: June 2003
Notes:

This is my first attempt at a cigar review but as they say "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one." so here goes.

I like to find good value cigars and I would just barely put this cigar in that category. It seems to always start out quite harsh and bitter. As I get into the cigar it always improves in the middle and is actually quite good. The finish also seems to always be a little harsh but not as harsh as the start. I have had a few other JR Alternatives and I would recommend them over this one. I have often wondered if the many JR Alternatives available are really just the same 5 or 6 cigars offered with different names.

Anyway, I will probably not buy this particular stick again.

I've wondered the same thing about the 5 or 6...!!!
--MrChef