Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro consists of a four country blend that’s a joy to behold.
It’s hard to believe this great smoke is over two decades old. In fact, way back in 2003 Cigar Aficionado gave it a 90 rating. With attention to detail, this cigar is jam packed with vintage tobacco. Once lit, the wrapper combines with Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian filler to create tasty nut and coffee flavors. While being medium-full bodied in taste, it remains smooth to the finish with very rich flavor. Think coffee beans, dark chocolate and natural tobacco for starters.
With this in mind, don’t be afraid of the dark. Grab some of these outstanding Maduros today!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
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Romeo y Julieta Eternal celebrates 145 years of the brand marque.
This very limited edition Eternal is another collaboration between the Plasencias and Rafael Nodal, head of product capability at Tabacalera USA. With attention to detail, this Nicaraguan puro incorporates tobacco leaf from the Plasencia farms in all the major growing regions of Nicaragua: Jalapa, Condega, Estelí and Ometepe. In fact, the stunning caramel-toned wrapper has been double fermented and aged for 26 months.
Eternal’s high ratings and industry accolades are no surprise here. Stogie Press at 91 and Katman at 95 is just for starters. Get ’em when we have ’em!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
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Romeo y Julieta 1875 (Red) contains a multinational blend proving to be very popular with many smokers.
Coming to market in 2014, this Romeo also identifies as the Cigarros edition.With attention to detail, construction of this cigar is what you’d expect from the brand. What’s attracted so many people is the seemingly lower price along with it’s mild to medium body. Additionally, this vitola is smooth smoking, cool burning and has it’s share of flavor notes. Think hardwoods, natural tobacco and bits of pepper and spices and you’ll get the picture. With it’s open draw, this is an easy cigar to derive flavors from.
Without a doubt, if you’re looking for an everyday Romeo, this one fits the bill for sure!
Wrapper: Indonesian Shade Grown Select Vintage 2010
Binder: Aged Dominican Piloto
Filler: Aged Dominican and Olor
Country of Origin: Honduras.
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Romeo y Julieta Romeo 505 Nicaragua is another fantastic collaboration between Altadis and Plasencia Tobacco S.A.
With attention to detail the 505 Nicaragua contains tobaccos from three of Nicaragua’s well-known growing regions, including a Habano seed wrapper and binder from Jalapa and a mix of fillers from Jalapa, Estelí and Condega. The result is an exceptionally good medium to full bodied smoking experience.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it at 92. His description of this flavor bomb is spot on. ” The most heartfelt flavors are malt, chocolate, creaminess, espresso, caramel, smokiness, baking spices, and black pepper creating a beautiful flow chart of indescribable complexity.”
It’s safe to say the 505 Nicaragua is another winner for sure.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega)
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Romeo y Julieta’s Romeo is probably the strongest, most complexly blended Romeo y Julieta to come out of the Dominican Republic.
It’s hard to believe this edition is over 10 years old! Without a doubt this Romeo style takes taste to the to a whole new level. Unlike most Romeo y Julieta cigars, this one’s blend of selected tobaccos yields a robust, balanced truly full bodied taste. With attention to detail, Romeo contains a dark, oily Ecuadoran Habano seed wrapper around a potent Dominican blend.
It’s no surprise Cigar Aficionado rates this jewel an astounding 94. In fact, this Romeo beats out much of it’s Cuban competitors. They describe this great cigar perfectly. “Each puff layers the palate with a brawny core of black and red pepper spice, savory leather flavor and sweet impressions of raisins and dried fruit—a truly balanced smoke that covers the sweet, salty and spicy spectrum with elegance and strength.” If you’re a discerning smoker and haven’t tasted this cigars, now’s your chance.
Origin – Dominican Republic [Tobacalera De Garcia]
Filler – Dominican [Piloto & Olor]
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – Ecuadorian grown Habano
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