Length: 7"
Ring Gauge: 47
Strength: Medium
Packaging: 1 Single
Vitola: Julieta No. 2
Smoking Time: 90 Minutes
ROMEO Y JULIETA
Named after William Shakespeare’s tragic lovers, the origins of Romeo y Julieta as a Havana date back to 1875.
The brand rose to international fame during the early years of the 20th Century under the direction of Don ‘Pepin’ Rodriguez, a talented promoter who was amongst the first to recognise the power of the cigar band. During his heyday no less than 20,000 different bands were used in the production of cigars.
Winston Churchill became a devotee of the brand and following his visit to Havana in 1946, his name has not only been commemorated on a band, but it has also served to describe the marque’s most famous size – Romeo y Julieta Churchills.
Romeo y Julieta’s balanced and aromatic blend of selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone make it the classic medium bodied Havana.
Today Romeo y Julieta is as well known around the world as ever and offers one of the widest range of tripa larga, totalmente a mano – long filler, totally handmade – sizes of any Havana brand.
CHURCHILL ANEJADOS
Presented in the original silver aluminium tubes this truly iconic cigar has been allowed to age, in Cuba, for between five to eight years before release. The extra age has mellowed this medium-bodied cigar, rounding off much of the exuberance of youth and bringing a softer, balanced and more floral smoke. A portable classic.
The aroma is beautiful, and the construction and burn were flawless. The intoxicating and decadent vanilla and cream combination is the most unforgettable. One hell of a smoke.
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90 / 100
"Wrapped in a richly hued, oily wrapper, this flat-headed Churchill takes a bit of effort to draw, but delivers a floral smoke that becomes richer and sweeter with notes of graham cracker and hickory leading to a toasty finish..."