This Nicaraguan puro from the legendary Romeo y Julieta stable comes in aluminum tubes housing 6"x50 parejos. At $76.23 per box of 10, these cigars blend modern Plasencia craftsmanship with the brand's Cuban heritage. The triple-Nicaraguan recipe - Jalapa wrapper, Ometepe binder and Estelí fillers - delivers medium-bodied smoke with textbook Central American flavors.
The cold draw reveals cedar and raisin notes. Initial combustion releases sweet woodsmoke with toasted almond edges. White pepper emerges at the 1" mark, tempered by creamy texture from the Ometepe binder.
Volcanic soil minerals punch through at the halfway point. Baking spices (cinnamon/nutmeg) mingle with bittersweet cocoa. Smoke output increases noticeably - keep retrohales brief to avoid nasal burn.
Dark roasted coffee dominates the last 2". Earthiness transitions from fresh compost to volcanic ash character. Retrohale shows black cherry sweetness that counterbalances the growing nicotine kick.
The box-pressed parejo holds 1.5" ash consistently. Jalapa wrapper burns cooler than many Nicaraguan maduros. Boxes include Boveda 72% packs - drop to 65% RH for optimal draw resistance.
Romeo's Nicaraguan spin offers balanced complexity without overwhelming newbies. The aluminum tube makes it ideal for mobile smokers, though the $7.60/stick price pushes it into "weekend treat" territory. Best paired with aged rum or cold brew coffee.
