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Montecristo DR No. 2 It does seem that it might be a crap-shoot to buy JR!! Maybe this will be a message to management. Improve or go away! 3 5 1 December 18, 2018 STEPHEN B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I have smoked these for years. I usually purchase in house but this time I ordered online. The delivery came promptly via 2 day shipping though I selected standard. I was pleasantly surprised with that. The cigars were a little dry perhaps that is part of getting them shipped. I have since put them in humidor and they smoke fine. Good cigars for the price. I'm very happy that JR gives military discount. Thank you guys! 4 5 1 November 3, 2018 Fred H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I ordered the JR Best of Alternatives and found this one to be mild & smooth with good flavor. Only drawbacks: Had to relight a couple of times had correction issues & the ash was all over the place. I still enjoyed it because the flavor was nice which is always my first priority. 3 5 1 August 29, 2018 Greg J.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Horrible burn four cigars in and each one unenjoyable! When they do stay lit for a while the draw is so light I check whether it's lit again. 1 5 1 August 19, 2018 Brian M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The 3 last orders have ended up in the garbage can. J R brand has gone way down in quality. NO MORE JR Brand. 1 5 1 August 18, 2018 WILLIAM B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great value for an everyday cigar! Excellent golf course cigar. 3 5 1 August 14, 2018 DAVID T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 burn terrible every one in the 3 bundle s--ked price kept going up. Never will buy again!!!! 1 5 1 July 23, 2018 MICHAEL F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Consistency is down from 90% to 80%. This has always been a great cigar for me. There have been a few bad ones in a bundle now there seem to be more bad ones. 4 5 1 July 16, 2018 THAD L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Got one in a sampler and exceeded my expectations. 3 5 1 July 6, 2018 Nathanael E.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Poor construction. Skunky taste. There is a reason they cost what they do. 1 5 1 July 4, 2018 JIM R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These stogies are good for the $ but I’m damm tired of buying dry and brittle smokes from jrcigars.com. I never buy premium smokes from these people b/c of the awful stale conditions my cigars arrive in 3 5 1 June 24, 2018 Brian S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Got some in a sampler pack. Al wrappers split after being lit less than 5 minutes. Tasted horrible any way. Fortunately the others in the sampler were good. 1 5 1 June 10, 2018 Lon M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Can't go wrong with the price. Great value. Bought these after watching one of Nick's videos. Good smoke. 4 5 1 May 24, 2018 RUDY A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 the quality of these cigars have gone way down while the price gradually increases up. This was my go to cigar. I will be looking for another brand and not getting these any more:( They switched tobaccos and wrappers for these cigars. 2 5 1 April 17, 2018 BISHOP I.

Montecristo DR No. 2 very happy with this purchase excellent cigars exceptional value. The first one I smoked was perfect no issues at all. great draw good smoke mild to medium taste almost a medium strength. these are premium long filler burned 2 inches before ashing. could not be more stoked with my first purchase ever from JR 4 5 1 April 4, 2018 jacob N.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Bought a bundle a while ago and JR offered on special so I bought again. Still have about 6 of the bundle left and out of those smoked most were very difficult to keep lit and the draw was poor 2 5 1 February 14, 2018 DAVE L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I am not sure if I got 2 bad batches or the quality of this cigar is declining. The price keeps rising while the quality has been declining. The last 2 batches over the last 4 months have been terrible. The leaf has been coming off taste construction and draw has been terrible I hope I just got a couple of batches in my last 2 orders. This is my go to cigar. 2 5 1 January 29, 2018 BISHOP I.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This cigar was so mild it was almost without character. I can’t say I was blown away. Not BAD but either did it give any reason to linger over it. I will not likely order this again. 2 5 1 January 28, 2018 Charles S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 My favorite JR cigar. Smooth amd tasty. Everyday smoke for sure. Been smoking these for quite a bit now 5 5 1 December 5, 2017 CLIVE S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I like this cigar. I can't honestly compare it to the Montecristo not being very familiar with that cigar but this cigar stands on its own. Good solid construction burns even throughout draws well and strikes for me the perfect place between mild and strong. Can't be beat for the price. 5 5 1 July 18, 2017 Bill E.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I call this my work cigar. Decent price and hard to beat. 3 5 1 May 25, 2017 MIKE J.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This cigar tastes pretty good but burn terribly. Many burn down one side and you can't even light the non burning side. After a third of the cigar is smoked they come apart. Only a couple of the whole bundle have smoked decently. No way it tastes like a Monty. Most have pinholes in them and are wrapped very tight. 2 5 1 May 18, 2017 STEVE B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Didn't get a good bundle. Many unraveled and all had a draw so easy it was like sucking through a straw. I've bought these before and they were good cigars for the money but this batch was lousy. 3 5 1 May 12, 2017 ALAN S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 A dcent cigar for the price 3 5 1 April 25, 2017 LEE T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice earthy. Full bodied (for me) and no bitterness. I bought it on sale; not sure if I would pay full price. Still a very good cigar. 4 5 1 April 23, 2017 Robert M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I have smoked the JR Alternative Montecristo DR No. 2 for at least 4 years and maybe 5. When I first started they had a nice aroma a nice tobacco flavor and not much in the way of nicotine and NO Pepper. Yesterday I completed a short series from 1 of the 2 last bundles I received. I call it a series because suddenly a month ago I noticed pepper in the blend. I also noticed that the flavor had pretty much disappeared along with the aroma. I believe that this blend has changed and pepper has been added. I noticed in the last smoke that the aroma started to come in about half way through but the flavor (if even still there) is completely obscured by the pepper. I am disappointed that such a flagship (as this cigar was in my mind) has changed in such a negative way. I am rethinking my stock since I believe this cigar is now a lost cause. 2 5 1 March 18, 2017 DAVE O.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Today I lit up side by side the JR Alternative MC #2 and a 'real' Montecristo #2. I wanted to see for myself how these two cigars compared. Both cigars had a very good draw. the JR Alt had a slightly darker wrapper. the smoke output was nearly identical in both cigars. The 'real' MC #2 had a noticeable white pepper to the flavor while the JR Alt was more smooth and floral. The burn of the ash was nearly identical in color all the way through. I had to retouch the real MC #2 twice due to the wrapper burning slightly wonky no retouch was needed on the JR Alt. The JR Alt did burn slightly faster than the real MC #2 but I am sure this is because of the mixed filler. The real MC#2 also had a few slight flavor shifts with the white pepper going in and out back to the more floral notes while the JR Alt had no flavor shifts and was consistent with the floral notes all the way to the end For me the difference in price is just not there for the extra 5 minutes of smoking time the real MC #2 offered. For this cigar the JR Alt won out and I will buy again. 4 5 1 January 21, 2017 PETER H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This Jr alternative is fantastic. Wright Construction great flavor great draw. I didn't pay a whole lot for these as you know and I think I've got some kind of wonderful special. They're so good that if I took the label off of them and handed them to somebody that mother only knew their cigars they wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and a Monte Cristo. I will order more and more and more. Fill your box with JR alternatives you won't go wrong. 5 5 1 January 8, 2017 Robert R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice job JR. Wonderful construction with a structured even burn. Smooth and mellow flavor. Certainly a bargain that I will partake in again and again. 4 5 1 December 26, 2016 George A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Excellent for the value. 4 5 1 December 2, 2016 Bill R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Hey this is a great cigar I just ordered another bundle of 20 JR cigars are some of the best cigars for their price on the market today 5 5 1 October 19, 2016 Terry C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I have tried others that are cheaper and I have tried others more expensive. I keep coming back to these because they can't be beat 5 5 1 October 18, 2016 James C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Been a favorite for years. Haven't foggiest idea how a genuine Montecristo tastes but if as good as JR No. 2 it'd be unwise to waste money...uninterested keeping up with the Jones. 5 5 1 September 9, 2016 JOHN L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is so much better than you might expect at a price that cannot be beat. This cigar has rich satisfying flavors! 4 5 1 September 3, 2016 Charles F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is a great smoke doe the price and I would buy it again. 3 5 1 August 14, 2016 Julian S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Very nice smoke one of the best deals out there Will be buying more of these for sure. Thanks JR 5 5 1 August 10, 2016 Duane R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These are better than a lot of the super premiums I've had! You absolutely cannot beat the price. Do yourself a favor and top off your humidor with these excellent Alternatives. 5 5 1 August 7, 2016 Brandon P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good lord what a wonderful cigar! Draw is almost always perfect flavor is always perfect very nutty construction is flawless never any unraveling. His is the first cigar I ever smoked and it's so good I don't think I'll ever need to try a Davidoff or any other expensive cigars. Just wonderful! 5 5 1 July 14, 2016 Babette L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Loved these. Excellent smoke at a great price. Well made and great flavor. 4 5 1 July 14, 2016 Aaron H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I'veordered these twice after purchasing in Burlington and never disappointed. Can't beat for the price. 5 5 1 June 27, 2016 JOHN L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These cigars are inconsistent in every way. Stay away. 1 5 1 June 24, 2016 mark c.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Flawless product. Taste is to die for silky smooth flavors with a little bit of honey. Draw is perfect not too tight or loose. Lasts a good hour and fifteen minutes. and you can beat the price. Just an absolutely wonderful cigar. 5 5 1 June 20, 2016 Babette L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 My favorite of the JR Alternatives (and I've tried several). Don't tee off without one... 5 5 1 June 18, 2016 VERNON H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is my first cigar not counting the dried-out Cuban my uncle gave me that I smoked in five minutes. It seemed to be constructed very well and the draw was perfect. Since I'm new to the cigar world I couldn't taste any pepperieness or anything of the sort. It seemed to be realativly mild and was very enjoyable. Good cigar I would recommend. 4 5 1 June 15, 2016 Babette L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These are great cigars for the money.Smooth consistent and satisfying. 4 5 1 June 10, 2016 Robert S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Just a great smoke 4 5 1 June 2, 2016 SPENCER W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Fantastic cigar -- my go to #1 choice for daily smoking pleasure. 5 5 1 May 10, 2016 Richard N.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I just started smoking cigars again several months ago. I have been trying different brands sizes shapes and strengths. This by far is my favorite now. Nice easy draw rich but mild flavor and even burn. This has to be the best 2 buck cigar out there. 5 5 1 May 7, 2016 Michael S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice enough alternative for when you're doing work around the yard or garage. One of my go to's on Saturday afternoons. 4 5 1 April 30, 2016 ROBERT S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Would give this smoke a solid 88. Picked up a bundle at the local JR's. Construction and appearance was great. Sticks were uniformly firm but slightly dry nothing a little rest in the humidor did't correct. Draw and burn very good with cigar lasting aprox 45 mins to an hour light grey firm ash. Taste could have used a little more (mild to medium) but very pleasant hints of sweetness coffee leather ceder and earth. Humidor definitely has a spot for them reserved. 4 5 1 April 20, 2016 Darryl T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 best cigar for the money I have ever smoked. Mild but good flavor Well constructed and burns perfectly. 5 5 1 April 8, 2016 HARRIL W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 One of my favorite Alternatives. In my opinion it stacks up well against its namesake. 5 5 1 April 1, 2016 BILL F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The JR Alternative Monte #2 has been constantly exceptional for the price. I would put it up against many brand name cigars out there today at only 20% of their costs. Excellent value and excellent smoke 4 5 1 March 28, 2016 MICHAEL M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 smoking these for yrs cant afford pricey these are the best everyday gars 4 5 1 March 22, 2016 MIKE G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 For the price this is a very good cigar. It's always on my order list 5 5 1 March 19, 2016 JOE H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Fantastic smoke and a great value! 5 5 1 March 15, 2016 RICK C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I thought the JR Alternative Ashton Double Magnums and the Macanudo Hyde Parks were good.... as well as the Connecticut Nub alternatives from another site. But these.... I'M IN LOVE. Finally found my affordable regular. 5 5 1 March 5, 2016 Robert S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Fantastic as always!! Great smoke!!! I've been disappointed with a few of the big name brands over the past couple of years but the Alt's have been spot on and consistent. 5 5 1 March 4, 2016 GREG C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I've only smoked two but they were very enjoyable like the flavor construction was awesome my kind of cigar 5 5 1 February 25, 2016 PAUL F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 By far my favorite JR Alternative cigar! It is well constructed a even consistent burn and smooth taste right till the finish. Great with in the morning or afternoon with a fresh coffee brewsky.... 5 5 1 February 20, 2016 Roberto P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar for the price. Would like to see more consistency from cigar to cigar. Also have a big problem with shipping charges given the fact that shipping charges should be going down given the energy prices. Need to fix this fast. 3 5 1 February 13, 2016 JOHN S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Very good smoke good draw and a nice mellow flavor which just happens to be what I like. 5 5 1 February 9, 2016 John B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Never smoked a monte but I sure like these. Will be buying more. 5 5 1 January 10, 2016 Gary P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great value product. I enjoy while cutting the grass or wrapping up a round of golf. Do not confuse this with a real Monte but a less expensive alternative. 4 5 1 December 12, 2015 DAVID M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Consistent and dependable nothing close to it in this price range. 3 5 1 November 14, 2015 CHARLES H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I'm a little disappointed. Read so many great reviews that my expectations were high. I smoked about 5 already and they are not rolled too tightly. The draw is actually too easy and the cigars burn hot. I'm going through one in 20-25 minutes. I'm going to try and leave them in the humidor a little longer. The taste is not very complex. Good lawn mowing cigar for a lil over a buck a piece. Definately not a Monte White. 3 5 1 November 10, 2015 TONY M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These are very nice cigars. I have ordered them multiple times and have them on order again 4 5 1 November 3, 2015 GARY G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I've tried a few a couple alternative cigars from J& R and this one is ky favorite so far. The cigar is tasty smooth burning and the drag is excellent. It is my favorite alternative so far. I've purchased close to 200 of these cigars and have no complaints. If you have tried OTHER ALTERNATIVES that match this one I'd like to know which one....... 5 5 1 October 25, 2015 Roberto P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Absolute best cigar value! I have smoked hundreds of brands over the past 40 years and continue to try new ones but the JR Alternative Monticristo No. 2 DR remains the very best...regardless of cost or cigar rating! Interesting I've had other cigar smokers (strangers) stop me on the street in different cities to ask me if it is a Monticristo because of the shape and smell. I tell them it is a JR Alternative and they are surprised. 5 5 1 October 20, 2015 ROBERT S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is my night time relaxer very mild nice over all cigar 5 5 1 October 12, 2015 NICHOLAS A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is one fine cigar. Goodeven burn with an easy draw. Hints of honey nuts and just a bit of spice to make each puff a delight. Good from the first light to the thumb burn. 4 5 1 October 12, 2015 Steven A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice smooth smoke. 5 5 1 September 20, 2015 JAMES C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 outstanding for the price. never a bad issue with a single stick 5 5 1 September 17, 2015 JEFF H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Just love this cigar while playing golf or at home with best friend and a beer 4 5 1 September 16, 2015 Nick W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Awesome with a capital A. Definitely will buy again. 5 5 1 September 16, 2015 Roberto P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great taste for alt cigar!!😎Would share this smoke with a friend anytime. Very mild and consistent smoking experience!. 4 5 1 September 13, 2015 JIM D.

Montecristo DR No. 2 While on vacation I drove on I-75 and noticed a billboard advertising J&R. So I wanted to see what they had. Their friendly staff recommended the J&R Alternative Montecristo #2. I only bought a bundle of 20 because I wasn't familiar with it. It was so good that now I'm placing an order for 3 bundles. I highly recommend this smoke. It's smooth tasty and consistent through and through. 5 5 1 September 9, 2015 Roberto P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 While traveling on I-75 Northbound ran into the JR Billboards and paid them an inspection visit. Bought a 20-bundle of these JR Alternatives Mild Cigars not really knowing what to expect. I should of lit one up on the premises because they were remarkable and I've would have walked back in and bought up their shelf stock of these. At the JR store a 2 bundle purchase would have gotten me 10 free cigars too. I've just placed a 3 bundle order but online it appears they don't have the enticing freebie offer. Bummer... These are excellent smokes I recommend them. 5 5 1 September 7, 2015 Roberto P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 What a great value for the money .. Outstanding flavor and it had a great draw from start to finish 4 5 1 September 3, 2015 William M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The Montecristo number 2 Alternative is a great smoke for the money. It has a good flavor and the a good draw. Great as an everyday all around cigar. 3 5 1 August 2, 2015 DAVID H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The JR Alternative Monticristo DR Number 2 is a mild smoke with a consistent draw and clean ash. It is not a flavor bomb but makes a great golf course or yard cigar. It is a good value for the price point. 4 5 1 July 27, 2015 BRYAN D.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar for the price. I did find a wide variety in draw and a number of cigars burned very uneven. Flavor was good on most cigars but some were very flat and almost tasteless. 3 5 1 July 9, 2015 HUBERT A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 You can't go wrong with jr-alternative-cigars. These montecristo are a good smoke. Good quality good tasting and the right price. 3 5 1 July 3, 2015 SIDNEY G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Very good alternative. Has good wrap and flavor well packed cigar. Would recommend to all casual cigar smokers 3 5 1 July 2, 2015 DALTON N.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Smooth and refreshing smoke. Tight construction and an easy draft makes this ideal for the back porch with a dry martini after a long hard day. Perfect for the golf course because it never goes out. 5 5 1 June 23, 2015 CHUCK W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 like the price 4 5 1 June 18, 2015 MICHAEL F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Not too impressed with this. The flavor was just okay the draw was fine but you could readily tell that this was an alternative to cigar not the real thing. Won't be getting it again. 3 5 1 June 17, 2015 David L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I buy this stick because I get a quality smoke for less. A friend told me about these and I've been totally satisfied. I've found this to be true with almost all the JR Alternatives. And it's an affordable way to try different brands without paying the higher prices. 4 5 1 June 14, 2015 MICHAEL C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Awesome sticks. As with all other JR Alternatives you get way more than you pay for!! Whether you buy these for golf cutting the grass fishing or simply for pairing with a nice bourbon by the fire you can't beat this stick! 5 5 1 June 9, 2015 C Y.

Montecristo DR No. 2 These cigars are very good. I bought 250 for a golf tournament favor. They were very well received. 4 5 1 June 8, 2015 MATT T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This was my first JR Alternative that came with the my b.y.o sampler (I totally suggest getting a sampler it's worth it!) This stick had awesome construction even burn and stayed lit. Ash was very light and flaked but stayed consistent. The first and second portion was creamy and sweet. Very light and mellow body. The end of the cigar had a cashew/almond taste. It wasn't too complex and it wasn't too simple! I like it! 👍 4 5 1 April 20, 2019 Susana M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I've been buying these for a couple of years and I still enjoy them. Consistent always burn well taste on the milder side but that's good. 3 5 1 April 18, 2019 Edmond H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I've spent 10x the price on other cigars that were not this well constructed. Thus far they are consistent in construction and flavor. These are a little too peppery to be a Cuban Monte and a little bit stronger. The flavor not as well rounded but I didn't expect it to be. It's a good cigar. For the price.... it's a great cigar. -Draw was perfect. Not tight but didn't feel hollow - that said I'm only sensitive about tight draws. -Construction was great. Thus far better than most. I'd only give a 5-star to Bolivar and (believe it or not) Roma Craft. -Flavor was good. I was not expecting a well rounded cuban flavor but I was hoping it was a little more creamy and not as peppery, instead this was the opposite but it has a good flavor. -Consistency is great thus far. 4 5 1 June 8, 2019 NM

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice smooth and consistent smoke. Great value. 4 5 1 June 16, 2019 Ron

Montecristo DR No. 2 very nice alternative smoke 5 5 1 June 17, 2019 CARL W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Almost tastes like a Cuban; JR Alternatives are my everyday smoke. 5 5 1 June 18, 2019 Richard B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great Smoke for the Price 4 5 1 June 18, 2019 Anthony L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 execellent daily cigar 5 5 1 June 20, 2019 ROBERT B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Excellent especially for the price 5 5 1 June 22, 2019 Richard L.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great Stick considering price. 4 5 1 June 30, 2019 Steamboat58

Montecristo DR No. 2 I have been smoking the JRMX2 for years and with much pleasure, however this last shipment was NOT the same! It was a different shape, different colored wrapper and harsh to smoke. I tried to smoke several to make sure I would give it a fair chance. Each one was the same … harsh and the wrapper on each, unraveled immediately! What happened! After several phone calls to JR, all customer service stated the same; "There was no new suppliers" on these cigars. I made a photo copy of both the old and new, side by side, and it clearly shows the difference! I included this photo, with a letter to customer service, and the 2 remaining bundles and was told I would get a credit. These clearly are NOT the same cigars I have been smoking for years! Very disappointed, Chuck Bailey San Diego, Ca 1 5 1 June 30, 2019 Chuck B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 They were dry when they arrived and the outer leaf was constantly falling off and coming apart. Let them say in the humidor for a few days and still didn’t help and they also burned too fast. 2 5 1 July 2, 2019 KENNETHE P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I ordered a 20-pack of these on the clever marketing tactic of JR Cigars linking these to Montecristo #2s. Anyone who has had the pleasure of smoking Montecristo #2s knows them simply as among the finest cigars in the world; smoking one is indeed one of the finest pleasures in the world, as you experience a journey through both tasting notes and the feeling in the gut and in the head that Cuban cigars are known for. Comparing these JR pyramids to Montecristo #2s is a bit of a misnomer. The JR construction of these pyramids is sketchy, these cigars are rough around the edges, and they would never pass for Habanos export quality. A humidor sommelier would reject 50-75% of these on a generous day. Smoking one in their current state is at first a curious thing, then quickly becomes a burden, and the last 1/4 of the cigar you simply want to let die a natural death on the ashtray. The flavor profile is relatively mild, and besides the inconsistencies during the burn, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy or interesting. So if these don’t compare to a Montecristo, how can they be judged? To me, you judge these as $3 handmade cigars, and by that metric, these are a great value. Take them out of the cellophane, remove the labels, and place them in a cedar-based humidor, and after proper aging—say 7-10 months—you’ll have the best value cigar possible. I plan to age mine for several years. After that amount of time, the moisture should help with the construction shortfalls, and the flavor profile should become more uniform and elegant. My rating of 3 stars is based on their potential after aging, and as value in the forefront. But be warned: even with aging, you won’t be able to turn these flank steaks into filet mignon, which is to say you’ll never think you’re smoking a Montecristo #2. But for $3 a pop, that’s hardly the bar to cross. Can you think of a better way to spend $3? I can’t. 3 5 1 July 6, 2019 Lou

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar, not harsh for me 4 5 1 July 9, 2019 Stan S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great value for the pirce 4 5 1 July 25, 2019 Keith K.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Been smoking these for years. Mild, but flavorful; easy draw and consistent construction. 5 5 1 July 30, 2019 Roland Gunner

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great Cigar Great Price 5 5 1 August 14, 2019 Michael A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good everyday cigar (with my bourbon ). 4 5 1 August 15, 2019 BERN G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar 4 5 1 August 16, 2019 Calvin C.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Cooler was great 5 5 1 August 18, 2019 RICH W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Flavorful full-bodied great every day smoke. 5 5 1 August 19, 2019 Stitch

Montecristo DR No. 2 All in all a good smoke for a cheap price. 5 5 1 August 21, 2019 Scott H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I really enjoyed these cigars. To me; they are the best JR Cigar available. Thank you JR for providing the fine cigar. Please keep up the great work. 5 5 1 August 21, 2019 GENE W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 It lites good but not much for flavor. I have had better at JR’s there a great cigar company and I will keep buying from them 😎 3 5 1 August 22, 2019 TODD R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 sometimes you receive a bad bundle that burns unevenly 3 5 1 August 23, 2019 JOHN M.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Website very disappointing... 5 5 1 August 24, 2019 ROBERT T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Excellent economical alternative to Montecristo. Occasional hiccups in draw quality but overall pretty consistent and always flavorful. 5 5 1 August 24, 2019 MARK I.

Montecristo DR No. 2 NOT FRESH THIS TIME 3 5 1 August 29, 2019 FRANK K.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Not bad for the price, just what pisses me off is the shipping. Takes forever and a day to receive 3 5 1 September 1, 2019 Leo H.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Tough draw 3 5 1 September 4, 2019 ALAN D.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Smooth mild cigar. 4 5 1 September 5, 2019 Bill

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar in a pinch, but still prefer real Montecristos . 3 5 1 September 5, 2019 Harry P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Not as good as my Ashton alternative 4 5 1 September 11, 2019 DAVID G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Was a gift 5 5 1 September 13, 2019 Bonnie B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good smoke for the price. 4 5 1 September 13, 2019 HENRY D.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great cigar 3 5 1 September 17, 2019 JESSE V.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Wrappers very dry and peeling off 3 5 1 September 17, 2019 Sharpless J.

Montecristo DR No. 2 A fresh even draw cigar. Very good 5 5 1 September 18, 2019 JOHN T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice everyday cigar 4 5 1 September 19, 2019 VINCE A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Fine cigar as expected. 4 5 1 September 21, 2019 PETER S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice cigar for a nice price 5 5 1 September 27, 2019 JOSEPH S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good cigar, poor consistency 4 5 1 September 28, 2019 Stephgen A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good Cigar Some wrappers are dry and peel off when smoking Hoping humidor will help 4 5 1 September 28, 2019 DAVID T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good stuff 4 5 1 October 10, 2019 Bob

Montecristo DR No. 2 smooth with rich finish 4 5 1 October 17, 2019 DAVID Z.

Montecristo DR No. 2 For the money, excellent stick with nice draw, some complex flavors and good roll. Perfect for golf course after first par. 4 5 1 November 12, 2019 Iwant S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good stuff 4 5 1 November 12, 2019 Bob

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good stuff 4 5 1 November 17, 2019 Bob

Montecristo DR No. 2 Good consistent cigar for the price 4 5 1 November 24, 2019 Michael B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Its a very good go to cigar for me and the price is right 5 5 1 November 29, 2019 JAMES W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Excellent smoke 5 5 1 December 4, 2019 JAMES S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I wasn't sent the correct cigars. I always order Montecito No.2 Red label. Are are black labe! And when you get.about halfway finished it falls apart. 3 5 1 December 8, 2019 LOIS S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Nice 4 5 1 December 9, 2019 KEVIN F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The entire bundle has been burning in the middle of the cigar. Poor draw. Not happy at all with the cigar 1 5 1 December 9, 2019 Tim G.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Terrific value. Great taste and draw. 5 5 1 December 30, 2019 Clyde R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great deal. I thought I'd like to age a bundle or 2 but I keep smoking them as fast as a get them. 4 5 1 January 13, 2020 Tony P.

Montecristo DR No. 2 This is a great medium flavored cigar for the price. It’s somewhat soft but burns without relighting pretty well. The best JR alternative out of the 4 I’ve tried. Will buy again. 5 5 1 January 19, 2020 John W.

Montecristo DR No. 2 It does seem that it might be a crap-shoot to buy JR!! Maybe this will be a message to management. Improve or go away! 3 5 1 December 18, 2018 Stephen B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Horrible burn four cigars in and each one unenjoyable! When they do stay lit for a while the draw is so light I check whether it's lit again. 1 5 1 August 19, 2018 Brian S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 The 3 last orders have ended up in the garbage can. J R brand has gone way down in quality. NO MORE JR Brand. 1 5 1 August 18, 2018 William B.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Great value for an everyday cigar! Excellent golf course cigar. 3 5 1 August 14, 2018 David T.

Montecristo DR No. 2 burn terrible every one in the 3 bundle s--ked price kept going up. Never will buy again!!!! 1 5 1 July 23, 2018 Michael F.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Got one in a sampler and exceeded my expectations. 3 5 1 July 6, 2018 Nathanael E.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Poor construction. Skunky taste. There is a reason they cost what they do. 1 5 1 July 4, 2018 Jim R.

Montecristo DR No. 2 Can't go wrong with the price. Great value. Bought these after watching one of Nick's videos. Good smoke. 4 5 1 May 24, 2018 Rudy A.

Montecristo DR No. 2 My favorite JR cigar. Smooth amd tasty. Everyday smoke for sure. Been smoking these for quite a bit now 5 5 1 December 5, 2017 Clive S.

Montecristo DR No. 2 I call this my work cigar. Decent price and hard to beat. 3 5 1 May 25, 2017 Mike J.

Montecristo DR No. 2 A dcent cigar for the price 3 5 1 April 25, 2017 Lee T.