The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Numero Dos stands out as a medium-bodied Toro measuring 6" x 50 ring gauge. Wrapped in an oily Indonesian Shade Grown TBN leaf, this Dominican-made cigar rolls out white ash with textbook combustion. Priced around $123 per box of 15, it's become a frequent flyer in many humidors since its 2018 blend refinement by the Grupo de Maestros team.
Initial draws deliver dry cedar and faint almond sweetness. The airy smoke carries just enough density to satisfy without coating the tongue. Watch for sporadic pepper bursts near the 1" mark - a teasing preview of later stages.
At the halfway point, the blend reveals its core identity: baking spices dominate with cinnamon stick nuances. The draw tightens slightly, requiring slower pacing. Retrohales expose a surprising creaminess that tempers the growing peppercorn intensity.
The last third brings espresso bean bitterness that cigar veterans either embrace or reject. Smoke output doubles here, requiring frequent ash taps. Those who push past the 5" mark report fleeting caramelized sugar notes before nicotine buildup recommends closure.
Rolled at Tabacalera de García - the DR's 450,000 sq ft cigar mega-facility. Their climate-controlled aging rooms maintain 70% RH year-round, explaining the Numero Dos's signature combustion consistency. Unlike smaller boutiques, García's 800+ rollers achieve batch uniformity through standardized bunching pressure protocols.
