My experience with JR Alternatives has been hit and miss. The most realistic in flavor that I have tried so far would be the AF Hemingway Masterpieces, yet they are tight suckas- you either have to cut them really high or give them a poke or two through the length of the cigar. I do really enjoy the JR Ultimates for a couple dollars more.

Bar none, the best alternatives I have ever tried are the La Aurora Preferido Alts available through TNT Cigars. Hella Good.