Lighting up the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Tres feels like opening a cedar cigar box at grandma's attic. This 6x50 parejo comes in 15-count boxes priced around $133, offering mild Nicaraguan tobacco wrapped in a silky Indonesian Shade leaf from 2010 harvest. Two red-and-gold bands circle its slightly box-pressed body, the Colorado claro wrapper showing minimal veins after three weeks in my 65% RH humidor.
First Third: Cool draw with airy smoke output. Almond skins and dried papaya sweetness lead, underscored by that distinctive Honduran earthiness. Ash held firm for 1.5 inches before crumbling.
Middle Third: Flavor amps up - charred cedar meets baking spices (cinnamon, white pepper) with a buttery mouthfeel. Some tar buildup noticed at the halfway point needing a relight.
Final Stretch: Roasted cashews emerge through the increasing warmth. Leathery notes appear but never overpower, though nicotine hits faster than expected for a mild cigar. Ended cleanly at the band with minimal tongue bite.
Morning smoke with Ethiopian pour-over coffee - acidity plays well with the almond notes. First ash fell at 22 minutes. Perfect for 45-minute dog walks. Wrapper cracked slightly in sub-60°F weather - suggest dry-boxing before winter smoking. Box consistency check: 13/15 cigars needed no correction cuts.
