This slender lancero variant of Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real comes packaged in sleek aluminum tubes, measuring 7" long with a 36 ring gauge. At $9.09 per stick in 20-count boxes, it offers a creamy medium-bodied profile with that classic Connecticut Shade wrapper smoothness. The Dominican-made blend balances Nicaraguan binder and aged Dominican fillers for steady combustion.
First Third: Immediate creaminess with toasted almond and vanilla notes. The thin smoke feels feather-light, leaving a honeyed aftertaste reminiscent of sweet tea.
Middle Third: Caramel sweetness intensifies while white pepper spices tingle the palate. Slightly nutty undertones emerge - think cashew butter spread on wheat crackers.
Final Third: Leather and baking spices arrive late, with faint cocoa powder dusting on the retrohale. Burn stays razor-sharp through the last inch without tar buildup.
Crafted at Tabacalera de García factory (Dominican Republic), these tubes preserve freshness through Boveda packs. The silky wrapper shows minimal veins, though some boxes contain slightly underfilled foot ends. Combustion compensates with steady ash formation - clocked 58-62 minutes average smoke time during testing.
