Let's talk about the Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Magnum - a 6"x60 Dominican beast wrapped in dark Ecuadorian Habano leaf. This box-pressed monster from Tabacalera de Garcia rolls Dominican Piloto and Olor tobaccos into a full-strength smoke that'll make your morning coffee taste weak. At $231.78 for 20 sticks, it's Grupo de Maestros' answer to "how bold can we make a RyJ?"
The initial puffs hit with black pepper sharpness through the nose - not subtle, but not brutal either. Beneath the spice, there's this roasted coffee bean bitterness that clings to the tongue. Smoke production's decent though not billowy, perfect for outdoor sessions. Watch that burn line though - the thick 60-ring gauge tends to canoe if rushed.
At the halfway mark, the Dominican Olor comes alive with charred cedar and burnt caramel sweetness. The nicotine kicks in here - not quite dizzying but enough to feel that familiar warmth spreading through your chest. Retrohales get interesting with cocoa powder dustiness. Pro tip: Pair with an espresso to balance the earthiness.
Last third brings the tar parade - leather and mineral notes dominate while the sweetness fades. Some love this dirty finish; others nub it early. Don't expect Cuban-style complexity, but there's satisfying consistency in the boldness. Tongue tingling pepper returns during purge draws, best enjoyed slow to avoid tongue bite.
