This Romeo Y Julieta 1875 sampler pack brings Shakespearean romance to your humidor with four Dominican-made sticks sporting Indonesian Shade Grown wrappers. At $35 for the pack, you're getting decent daily drivers that clock in around 6" length with assorted ring gauges. The two-way humidity packs in the fresh pack box make it idiot-proof for storage - just crack it open whenever you need a reliable smoke.
The pre-light sniff gives hay and damp earth notes. Cold draw tastes like a sugar cane stalk dipped in weak coffee - sweet but not cloying.
Initial puffs hit with white pepper on the retrohale that settles into creamy cashew butter. Smoke output stays moderate, requiring deliberate pulls. Burn line walks slightly in humidity above 65%.
Dominican filler shows its teeth with baking spices - think nutmeg-dusted leather. The Indonesian wrapper adds an interesting floral twist halfway through, like chewing on a carnation stem. Ash holds solid for about an inch before flaking.
Last third brings charred cedar and mineral notes. Strength creeps up to medium-full, with nicotine buzz noticeable if smoked fast. Cut it before the nub unless you enjoy tongue tingle.
Works best for intermediate smokers wanting consistency over complexity. Not bold enough for full-bodied seekers, but hits the spot when you need predictable comfort. Keep a clean cutter handy - the triple caps need precise cuts to avoid unraveling.
