Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill Cuban Cigar Review

• Brand: Romeo y Julieta
• Length: 4 ⅞" (124 mm)
• Ring Gauge: 50
• Score: 4/5

Appearance

25 - count boxes are box - pressed with inconsistent shapes. Some are rectangular at the foot and round at the cap. The sample had a round cap to the centre then became semi - box pressed. After 3 months in the humidor, odd shapes reduced. It has a double band, a deep - brown wrapper with visible veins, and a well - applied triple cap.

Construction

The wrapper stayed intact. Cutting and draw were good until the final inch. The ash was beautiful, reaching an inch. The burn wavered slightly and self - corrected. Only one re - light was needed in the final inch.

Flavor

• Pre - light: Woodsy aroma with tobacco, cedar, wood, and spice hints.
• First third: Woodsy tone with salt, velvety and thick smoke, peppery woodsy earthiness.
• Second third: Thick white smoke, medium - bodied with pepper, leather, earth, hay, and a brief bitter coffee undertone.
• Final third: Hints of dark chocolate, spice, and a woodsy undertone.

Value

Comparable in price to other robustos. A good option for those who like robustos and want flavor variety.

Additional Information: SKU: ROM - SHO - CHU - X1, Country of Origin: Cuba, Vitola: Robusto, Box code: April 2012, Hand - Made, Price: ~$9 each