Romeo y Julieta Duke Edición Limitada 2009 Cigar Review

• Brand: Romeo y Julieta
• Length: 140mm
• Ring: 54
• Score: 3.5/5

Origin and Format

The Romeo y Julieta Duke Edición Limitada 2009 is from Cuba and has a Grand Robusto format. It's 140 x 21.43 mm (5.5 x 54) and is hand - made. It costs about 13€ each.

Appearance

The cigar has an attractive shiny brown wrapper with several water spots and moderate veining. It has a sour intense smell. It's well - packed with no soft spots. The bands can be easily removed, and the pre - draw is round with cedar notes. Rating: 4.5/5

Construction

The draw is good, but the burn needed correction several times to avoid funneling. Maybe the wrapper was too moist. Rating: 3.5/5

Flavor

• First two - thirds: It took time to light. It produced fresh, spicy smoke with cedary flavors that cause a pleasant tingling in the throat.
• End of second third: Leather flavors are detected.
• Until the end: There is a faint taste of ammonia, suggesting it may need more aging.

Rating: 3.5/5

Value

It ranges from $10 to $20. It's hard to judge its value. It may not be worth buying a box. Rating: 3/5

The Duke is the biggest of 2009 edicion limitadas. Romeo y Julieta has released 7 limited editions. The two cigars smoked for this review were consistent in flavor and construction. Despite its great looks and acceptable construction, it may not be great in flavor, especially if over $15 is paid. However, it has some aging potential.