Yo, check out this Romeo y Julieta 1875 Lovers Toro Sampler - six cigars across three blends neatly packed in a romantic-themed box. At $44.98 for the set, you're looking at six Toro-sized sticks (6" x 50-ish ring gauge). Perfect for date night or surprising your cigar buddy with some Dominican-made flavor adventures. The sampler concept here kills two birds: variety seekers get to compare different blends, while Altadis USA shows off their blending range through this Shakespearean-inspired brand.
First Third: The Connecticut shade wrapper delivers immediate creaminess with toasted almond undertones. Burn starts clean though some sticks might need a touch-up. Smoke output feels restrained - not a cloud chaser's dream but adequate for flavor transmission.
Mid Section: Dominican Piloto Cubano tobacco kicks in with walnut skin bitterness balancing the initial sweetness. Retrohale reveals white pepper sprinkles. Watch for inconsistent burn lines here - a common quirk across Altadis' mass-produced lines.
Final Stretch: Earthy notes emerge alongside faint caramel sweetness. Strength builds to medium-full territory around the band point. Slight tar buildup in last inch warns you to quit before the nub for optimal experience.
Rolled in La Romana, DR using US-grown Connecticut wrappers over Dominican fillers. The 1875 line represents Altadis' modern interpretation blending American shade-grown aesthetics with Caribbean tobacco traditions. Unlike its Cuban namesake, this version favors approachable strength levels for all-day smoking.
