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 Cazadores - 25 cigars
549,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Cazadores is a Cuban classic, a powerful and spicy Lonsdale, 6.4” (162mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe LCDH - 10 cigars
349,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe LCDH is an elegant Habano, a Robusto Extra, of 50 ring gauge, 5.6” (141mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4 - 25 cigars
569,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4 is an exquisite and complex Corona Extra, with 48 ring gauge, 5" (127mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. 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 Linea de Oro Dianas - 20 cigars
1 549,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro Dianas, part of the new top tier segment of the brand, is a delicious Robusto Extra, which comes in a box of 20 cigars. The “Linea de Oro”, literally the “golden line” in Spanish is the pendant of the Maduro 5 line for the Cohiba, the top of the crop among the Romeo y Julieta brand, launched to celebrate the brand's 145th anniversary. Habanos released three totally new cigars, which are among the biggest ring gauge cigars available among Habanos, the Hidalgos, the Nobles and Dianas. The Dianas vitola is called a Damas, 52 ring gauge by 5 ¾ inches and, as the other two, comes in a refined high lacquered box of 20 cigars. One can right away see that these cigars are different from the regular production line, as the box is painted in a very elegant red and gold colors, adorned with an embossed golden medallion on the lid, representing the classic balcony scene. Each cigar comes with a specific Linea de Oro band with the name of the cigar as well as a secondary golden band at the foot. The Hidalgos, Nobles and Dianas are all stronger than the regular Romeo y Julieta cigars, their strength around medium to full. The main flavors of the Dianas are of wood, earth and leather while the whole smoke is very creamy.
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Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro Nobles - 20 cigars
1 599,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro Nobles, part of the new top tier segment of the brand, is a delightful Pyramid, which comes in a box of 20 cigars. The “Linea de Oro”, literally the “golden line” in Spanish is the pendant of the Maduro 5 line for the Cohiba, the top of the crop among the Romeo y Julieta brand, launched to celebrate the brand's 145th anniversary. Habanos released three totally new cigars, which are among the biggest ring gauge cigars available among Habanos, the Hidalgos, the Nobles and Dianas. The Nobles vitola is called a Triangulares, 56 ring gauge by 5 ⅜ inches and, as the other two, comes in a refined high lacquered box of 20 cigars. One can right away see that these cigars are different from the regular production line, as the box is painted in a very elegant red and gold colors, adorned with an embossed golden medallion on the lid, representing the classic balcony scene. Each cigar comes with a specific Linea de Oro band with the name of the cigar as well as a secondary golden band at the foot. The Hidalgos, Nobles and Dianas are all stronger than the regular Romeo y Julieta cigars, their strength around medium to full. The main flavors of the Nobles are cedar, leather, toast, spices, roasted coffee and a delicious tobacco taste. The Nobles has a long finish and lingers beautifully on the palate. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs - 25 cigars
279,00 $USThe 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 Petit Churchills - 25 cigars
599,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchills is a tasty and balanced medium bodied Petit Robusto, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Great success since it was released in 2004, all the major brands released such a vitola, with their own typical aromas but with the same characteristics. The Petit Churchills is Romeo y Julieta response to Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas and Trinidad. Like all Petit Robustos, it is a short and robust cigar, which is quick to smoke but doesn’t compromise on the coolness and the comfort of a larger ring gauge. It has both and it keeps the typical Romeo y Julietta Churchills flavors. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Petit Coronas - 25 cigars
379,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Petit Coronas is a tasty, short and medium bodied Cuban smoke, 5.1” (129mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is a rather short smoke, approximately one hour long that is, like other cigars from the brand, very well balanced and with a wide variety of aromas at the same time. There are a lot of woody, toasty tobacco aromas, also lots of creaminess, sweetness and spices. Nice hints of fresh and bitter fruits. The construction on this cigar is flawless, and ages very well. In short, it provides a great bang for your buck. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Petit Julietas - 25 cigars
239,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Petit Julietas is a smooth and spicy mild-medium Petit Corona, 3.9” (100mm) long, of 30 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Petit Royales - 25 cigars
399,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Petit Royales is a delicious and medium bodied Corona Extra, 47 ring gauge, 3.75" (95 mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills - 10 cigars
289,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill is a delicious and accessible medium Habano, of robusto format, with 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. This vitola develops typical Cuban aromas, rich wood, earth, leather and some hints of fruits and chocolate. It is a cigar that can both appeal to aficionados of mellow cigars and to novice smokers. Released in 2006. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills - 25 cigars
699,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill is a superb medium bodied robusto, of 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. This vitola develops typical Cuban aromas, rich wood, earth, leather and some hints of fruits and chocolate. It is a cigar that can both appeal to aficionados of mellow cigars and to novice smokers. Released in 2006. En savoir plus -
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 Wide Churchills - 10 cigars
299,00 $USThe Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills is a medium bodied montesco cigar, with 55 ring gauge, 5.1” (130mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. It is one of the latest additions by Habanos S.A. to the Romeo y Julieta brand. After the Short Churchill was released with great success in 2006, Romeo and Julieta modelled all their newer vitolas after this awesome cigar. This is why the Wide Churchill is slightly longer and somewhat wider than the Robusto sized Short Churchills. The cigars are packed full of smooth, subtle, medium flavored aromas. Launched in 2010. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Belicosos - 25 cigars
719,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Belicosos a delicious and smooth mild to medium Campana, of 52 ring gauge, 5.5” (140mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. It has lots to offer, with deep leathery and woody flavors and a touch of chocolate. It is a smooth and sweet cigar full of aroma that many compare it to the Montecristo 2. The Belicoso burns well and develops a rich creamy taste. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Belvederes - 25 cigars
239,00 $USÉpuisé
The 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 -
Romeo y Julieta Capuletos Limited Edition 2016 - 25 cigars
599,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Capuletos LE 2016 is a unique Habano, a Sobresaliente, 53 ring gauge, 6" (153mm) long and comes in a box 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No.2 - 25 cigars
509,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No.2 is a powerful and complex Corona, 5.6” (142mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No.3 - 25 cigars
399,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No.3 is a smooth and rich Petit Corona Habano, 5.1” (129mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It comes wrapped in a thin cedar tube sporting the usual Romeo y Julieta band. A pretty underrated cigar, but favored by Cuban aficionados that like it when it is aged. Lots cedar flavors, leather and nice white pepper notes. It has a great construction, perfect draw, and burn. It is a fresh and easy light smoke, perfect for an afternoon break, both for aficionados and beginners. En savoir plus -
Romeo y Julieta Churchills - 25 cigars
899,00 $USÉpuisé
The Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a true Cuban legend, a lovely julieta, with a 47 ring gauge, 7" (178mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus