Romeo y Julieta
Year of foundation: 1875
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo (Pinar del Rio)
Factory: Romeo y Julieta
Inspired by Shakespeare’s famous characters, the brand Romeo y Julieta was established in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Mannin Garcia in Havana, Cuba. The marca quickly made a name for itself, by earning four gold medals in several universal exhibitions in the late 19th century, which are still visible on the brand logo (on both sides of the main picture). It then really became popular under the marketing efforts of its new owner, José “Pepin” Rodriguez Fernandez, which acquired the company at the beginning of the 20th century. Pepin notably promoted the brand through horse racing events in Europe and the Americas, by entering his own horse under name of “Julieta”.
The brand notoriety continued to grow until today where it is one of the most popular Cuban brand. Its most famous aficionado was surely Sir Winston Churchill, which gave its name to several Romeo y Julieta cigars and to the classic “Churchill” cigar, a massive 7 by 47 ring gauge cigar. There is also a Dominican Romeo y Julieta cigar brand that was started after the Cuban revolution. However, the original brand is Cuban Romeo y Julieta that is mentioned here.
Romeo y Julieta is known for rolling first-class cigars, generally medium in strength, very aromatic and well balanced. This marca also offers one of the widest selection of Habanos, you will surely find the one that suits you, the most famous vitolas are the Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs, the Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills, the Romeo y Julieta No.2 among others.
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Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs - 25 cigars
229,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs is a great and an accessible petit corona, with 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. It is fully handmade since 2002, and it packs all the typical Romeo y Julieta flavors (floral characteristics, cedar with hints of sweetness) in a short smoke (about an hour of smoking time). The body of this Mille Fleurs is right in the medium level, and is never too powerful. Perfect for novice smokers or for a morning smoke. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta No.2 Tubos - 25 cigars
259,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta No.2 is a smooth medium-bodied Petit Corona, 5.1” (129mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a 25 cigars box. It similar to the Petit Coronas from the same brand, and full of flavors. It has obviously some familiarity with the other Marevas from Romeo y Julieta. It reveals some earthy, woody aromas, and also a good amount of leather and some hints of spice on the tongue. The construction is wonderful, it is a beautiful hand rolled stogie, and the packaging, the magnificent aluminum tube, makes it a cigar that every cigar enthusiast should have in his humidor. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta No.3 Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
209,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta No.3 is a complex and mild-medium Coronitas, 4.6” (117mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a 15 cigars box. Exclusively hand-rolled using long filler since 2002, they are also only sold in aluminum tubes. These are the shortest of the of the No. series by the brand, smaller than the more famous No.2. It has the brand's unmistakable taste, flowery and woody aromas, mixed with fruits, and sweet tobacco, with a mild to medium body. It is very aromatic and very straight forward, which makes it a perfect smoke for an inexperienced smoker or for an outdoor activity as it will remain safe and fresh in the aluminum tube. En savoir plus
