Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill Cuban Cigar Review

• Brand Name: Romeo y Julieta
• Length: 4 ⅞" (124 mm)
• Ring: 50
• Score: 3.5/5

Origin and Format

The cigar is from Cuba and has a Robusto format. It's hand - made, with a box code of EST OCT 07 and priced at around $9 each.

Appearance

It has a deep Colorado shade wrapper and a well - made triple cap. But it has an awkward boxpress, making one side flatter. It has a toasty tobacco pre - light smell. Appearance rating: 4/5.

Construction

The first half has a perfect draw, even burn, and holds a long ash. However, the second half keeps going out, requiring multiple relights and causing a staggering burn. Construction rating: 3/5.

Flavor

• One third: Very woody at the start.
• Two thirds: Develops a distinct floral taste about 1/2" in.
• Three thirds: Smoke texture is smooth, with a white pepper finish. Medium strength, consistent flavors from start to end. Flavor rating: 3.5/5.

Value

The price is in line with most other Cuban robustos, though it varies by market. Value rating: 3.5/5.

Overall, this sample shows improvement in smoothness and complexity compared to the previous one. The floral taste may be due to aging. The reviewer may let them age for another 6 months to a year.

Additional Information: SKU is ROM - SHO - CHU - X1, size is 124 x 19.84 mm.