I drank myself into a wheelchair. I now have a new set of challenges. Blogging faded.
Now I've learned and adapted enough to appreciate a nice smoke again.
Along with eggs the price of cigars has climbed a good forty percent since 2016; the last time I was here. So I restart this blog with my search for inexpensive yet decent smokes. Right?
JR Cigars of North Carolina was carrying the least expensive cigars of five sites that I explored.
An Alternative Montecristo Eduro Five Pack for $13.99 (tobacco tax & shipping - $25.42)
First is a pet peeve.
When you pack an item you surround it, all six side with packing material. Nowadays it is the practice to place the item in the container and then add packing material. Leaving one side in contact with the outer wall of the box subject to damage.
First is a pet peeve.
When you pack an item you surround it, all six side with packing material. Nowadays it is the practice to place the item in the container and then add packing material. Leaving one side in contact with the outer wall of the box subject to damage.
Secondly I feel $9.99 to ship five cigars a bit excessive.
The smoke is 5.25 x 54 - a fair size. Dark in color. It's ad states,
"They are medium to full in body and loaded with mouthwatering flavors that are reminiscent of the real thing; they’re as close as you're going to get to the real deal without breaking the bank. JR Cigar is the ultimate place to buy premium cigars online."
I taste coffee. It's thick and mellow. JR rated the strength as a five out of ten. Since I haven't had any nicotine in three years I expected a rush of nicotine poisoning. There's been none.
The smoke is 5.25 x 54 - a fair size. Dark in color. It's ad states,
"They are medium to full in body and loaded with mouthwatering flavors that are reminiscent of the real thing; they’re as close as you're going to get to the real deal without breaking the bank. JR Cigar is the ultimate place to buy premium cigars online."
I taste coffee. It's thick and mellow. JR rated the strength as a five out of ten. Since I haven't had any nicotine in three years I expected a rush of nicotine poisoning. There's been none.
The wrap was sloppy and dried out, not unexpected in an inexpensive smoke in an unsealed plastic tube. I'll moisten the others before consuming.
It is also more air than leaf, the wrap is loose fitting. For five dollars and eight cents, it's exactly what I expected. Inexpensive which means flaws and yet tastes good, draws easily, stays lit with long periods of inactivity.
Would I buy them again, yes.
Would I subscribe, no. Another pet peeve, another column.
It is also more air than leaf, the wrap is loose fitting. For five dollars and eight cents, it's exactly what I expected. Inexpensive which means flaws and yet tastes good, draws easily, stays lit with long periods of inactivity.
Would I buy them again, yes.
Would I subscribe, no. Another pet peeve, another column.
12/16/2024
