I'm not so sure this is a fair comparison given the price points of each cigar. Although I have not ever smoked a JR Alternate, I think the better comparison would be to another bundled cigar such as Flor de Oliva. If you are looking a for cigar that delivers damn good value, I would recommend Flor de Oliva. I'm always reluctant to pull the pin on a bundle of cigars because I am worried that I will not get around to smoking them.
-EB
Famous Nicaraguan 3000 - (NICARAGUA) Click here for other smoker's reviews of this brand
For the money, one of the best-tasting Nicaraguan cigars ever produced - boxed or bundled! Handmade by one of Nicaragua's top tabacaleras, Famous Nicaraguan 3000 cigars present a full-bodied and smooth-smoking cigar blended with diverse Nicaraguan tobaccos pressed inside dark, mouthwatering Ecuadorian Habano wrappers. The flavor is spicy, earthy, complex, and not overpowering. Plus, these cigars are NOT seconds. Hard to believe when you look at the price, but one taste will convince you. [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
NOTE: Ratings are based on various smokers' experiences. Your opinion may vary.
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Famous Nicaraguan 3000 Grande Robusto
Average Rating of 9.02 by 39 Customers
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NA[/FONT] These are great cigars for the money, IMO! Great every day cigar!
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