Let's talk about the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill - a 7-inch parejo with 50 ring gauge that'll cost you about $150.54 for a box of 15. This Dominican-made stick rocks an Indonesian Shade Grown TBN wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. Perfect for medium-strength smokers who dig creamy vibes, it's basically the "reliable coffee date" of cigars.
First Third (0-30 mins): Creamy vanilla slap with cedar undertones. Draws like a champ with that signature white ash. Slight pepper tingle on retrohale - enough to wake up your nose hairs without violence.
Middle Third (30-60 mins): Transitions to baked bread and roasted nuts. Starts developing leather notes that make you feel like Don Draper minus the toxic masculinity. Burn line stays razor-sharp if you didn skimp on humidification.
Final Third (60+ mins): Cocoa powder and oak combo keeps things interesting. Watch out around the nub - gets slightly earthy with accumulated nicotine. Smart move to ditch it before the last inch unless you're into lightheadedness.
Box comes with Boveda packs - smart move for shipping survival. Wrappers stay oily between 65-68% RH. Had one dud in my last box with slight tunneling, but 14/15 burned like dreamwood. Triple cap holds up better than most budget sticks.
Perfect for golfers who want taste without distraction or newbies cutting teeth on medium bodies. Not intense enough for Nicaraguan maduro fans, but hits the spot when you want reliable flavor without nicotine nausea. Pairs stupidly well with latte art coffee or cheap bourbon.
