Romeo y Julieta Escudos Edición Limitada 2007 Cigar Review

• Brand: Romeo y Julieta
• Length: 141mm
• Ring: 50
• Score: 4/5

Origin and Format

This cigar is handcrafted in Cuba in the traditional 'gordito' vitola de galera. It's in the Grand Robusto (Gordito) format, with a size of 141 x 19.84 mm, ring of 50, and weight of 11.66 g. It's hand - made and costs around $15 each. It's only available in the 2007 limited edition.

Appearance

The wrapper is almost maduro, smooth and silky. The pre - light smell is intoxicating, with vegetal and spicy notes during the pre - draw. It has an appearance rating of 4.5/5.

Construction

The construction has a rating of 4/5. The draw was good, and the burn was generally unnoticeable. However, one cigar was completely plugged, so be cautious.

Flavor

• One third: It starts with notes of cedar and green pepper. Two years in the humidor seem to have let it reach a good state.
• Two thirds: Earthy and mushroom flavors appear, and the bouquet is complex.
• Three thirds: There are rich tastes of nuts and raisins near the end. It's a medium - bodied and medium - flavored cigar.

Value

As a limited edition, it costs extra, but the money is well - spent. It has a value rating of 3/5.

The tobacco leaves for the wrapper, binder, and filler have been aged for at least 2 years. The 'gordito' is a longer robusto. This is a successful limited - edition cigar that can be smoked now without waiting.