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 Sports Largos - 25 cigars
219,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Sport Largos is a flavorful mild-medium bodied Short Panetela, 4.6” (117mm) long, of 35 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Machine made and wrapped in cellophane until 2002, this cigar is now handmade and can be compared to a H Upmann Epicures, in terms of size or strength level. It has the typical Romeo y Julieta flavors, perhaps a bit harsher than the usual cigar from the brand, but it is never too strong. It is a cigar that can be enjoyed at any time of the day for a short break. It develops a wide array of flavors in such a short time, which is not an easy feat, some wood, some fruit, nuts, caramel and some floral notes. It is therefore a perfect cigar for anyone who wants to discover Cuban cigars. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Belvederes - 25 cigars
239,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Belvederes a lovely medium bodied Habano, of short panetela format, with 39 ring gauge, 4.9” (125mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. It is of great construction, hand rolled using only premium tobacco grown in the best tobacco growing region of Vuelta Abajo in Cuba. It packs all the typical Romeo y Julieta flavors, lots of wood and cedar, floral notes and plenty of spices and pepper. The smoke is very round, doesn’t have rough edges never aggressive. In short, it is a great, if not the only, everyday smoke that both beginners and experienced smokers can enjoy. It is also a cigar that ages very well. En savoir plus
