The Romeo y Julieta Vintage I (nicknamed "Medallas de Oro") rolls out as a 6×43 Lonsdale with golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Priced at $193.02 for 25 sticks, this mild-medium cigar features Mexican binder and Dominican fillers. Perfect for celebrating milestones or as a beginner-friendly smoke, it maintains Grupa de Maestros blending expertise while coming Boveda-packed for instant smoking.
First Third: Immediate creaminess with toasted almonds and faint vanilla. Smoke output stays moderate - about 1.5ft of visible plume before dissipation. Combusts straight with 3/8" ash hold.
Mid Section: Develops cinnamon spice around the 40-minute mark. Mexican San Andrés binder brings earthy undertone without overwhelming the Connecticut Shade's sweetness. Draw tightens slightly but self-corrects.
Final Stretch: Last inch introduces white pepper tingle on lips. Nicotine buildup becomes noticeable at 90-minute mark - typical for Dominican filler cigars. Recommended to stop before 1.5" nub to avoid tar accumulation.
Rolled at Tabacalera de García (world's largest cigar factory) using Dominican Olor filler from Cibao Valley. The Ecuadorian wrapper undergoes 18-month aging process - shorter than traditional Cuban methods but optimized for Connecticut Shade's delicate texture. Binder leaves from Mexico's San Andrés region add volcanic soil minerality.
Pairing Suggestion: Sip with vanilla latte for sweetness amplification or Tennessee whiskey to balance the spice. Avoid full-bodied spirits that might overpower its subtlety.
