Romeo y Julieta Cuban Cigars

Introduction

Romeo y Julieta Cuban cigars have been amongst the best known and most respected Habanos brands.

Found in 1875, the cigars immediately showed their superior quality by winning gold medals in four international exhibitions - Antwerp (1885), Paris (1889 and 1900) and Brussels (1897), for their enchanting aromas and exquisite quality.

Much of the brand’s popularity is owed to Jose Rodriguez “Pepin” Fernandez, who bought the factory in 1903. Romeo y Julieta cigars were known as one of the most prized in the industry, but took off even further after Fernandez took over the company and personally promoted the brand.

He offered personalised cigar bands to his very best customers, including monarchs, celebrities and heads of state. At one point, his factory was producing close to 2000 different bands.

Today, Romeo y Julieta cigars are available in nearly 40 shapes and sizes, in handmade and machine-made models. With a quality that has always been consistently high, they are one of the top-selling brands in the world.

The Flavors of Romeo y Julieta Cigars

In general, Romeo y Julieta cigars are medium-to-full bodied, using the finest quality tobacco from select plantations in the Vuelta Abajo region. However, with such a large range, it is difficult to describe all the variations of flavors acheived by these cigars.

For the most part, one should expect notes of coffee, leather, wood, cocoa, and nuts. The flavors and aromas encompassed within Romeo y Julieta cigars are robust and complex.

Romeo y Julieta Cigars Range

The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is one of the more well known cigars, and perhaps even the best, from this brand. Powerful with rich earthy notes and a peppery tang, the flavors are greatly enhanced when the cigars are aged.

Romeo y Julieta Belicosos cigars have an exquisite appearance and construction. Medium-bodied, they provide a satisfying smoke with woody and honey notes, with a slightly predominating floral aroma.

Romeo y Julieta Cazadores cigars have a straightforward leathery and spiced earth notes that accompany a full-bodied smoke. Cazadores are intended for smokers who prefer bitter flavors.