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.
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I vote for Monte White or Onyx Reserve.
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My vote is for Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real No.2 or the Onyx Reserve...
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I've had a couple of the Quinteros; they were pretty good.
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Saint Luis Rey Serie g, Monte white or RyJ Vintage.
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I like the RyJ Habana Reserve robustos. It's a nice, consistent stick, and is well-made.
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:-)
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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.
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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.
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I vote for Omar Ortez Originals! :-)
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The Monte cab's are very nice. Onyx are also a good one.
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Wait till the embargo ends.... :-)
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I'm gonna second the RyJ Habana Reserve.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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Seems like you have some decent smokes to pick from!
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Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure 1 Maddy
RyJ Habana Reserve
SLR Series G

(IMHO monte whites are horrible)
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:-)
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