The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro delivers a Nicaraguan smoking experience packed into a 6"x54 parejo vitola. This box-pressed stogie comes 25 to a package with a dark blue finish that breaks from the brand's traditional red aesthetic. Priced at $245.63 per box, it's positioned as an affordable daily smoke with boutique blending credentials from AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal.
The initial draws offer earthy espresso notes with a cayenne pepper kick. Combustion starts razor-sharp, producing medium-density smoke that carries toasted almond aromas. The ash holds firm for about 1.5 inches before dropping in compact layers.
Flavors transition to dark chocolate and molasses as the burn line progresses. Retrohales reveal a distinct mineral quality from Esteli-grown tobaccos. Smoke output increases slightly, requiring more frequent purges to maintain flavor clarity.
Peppercorn intensity ramps up in the last two inches, accompanied by emerging leather tones. While nicotine strength remains moderate, tar buildup becomes noticeable at the nub. Most smokers report clocking 85-95 minutes total burn time.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly with minimal wrapper unraveling. Oily sheen on the Colorado maduro wrapper indicates proper humidification. Box-press shaping creates distinctive square smoke columns, though some units show slight spring-back in humid environments.
