Meet the Romeo y Julieta Vintage V - a 7½" Churchill with 50 ring gauge that'll set you back $238.58 for 25 sticks. Wrapped in that creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf, this mild-medium smoke from the Dominican Republic plays nice with both newbies and seasoned puffers. The Mexican binder keeps things tight while Dominican fillers deliver that signature RyJ smoothness.
That blonde wrapper lights up with toasted cedar and cashew butter. Minimal pepper - just enough to remind you this isn't toothpick-flavored air. Burn line stays razor-sharp through the first inch.
Here's where the Grupo de Maestros blending shows its chops. Cream turns to dulce de leche sweetness with almond skin texture. Retrohale gives whispers of baking spices - think cinnamon dust on cappuccino foam.
Don't expect nicotine kick here. The last third serves roasted coffee beans with milk chocolate finish. Ash holds firm till finger-burning territory, though some find the retrohale gets slightly grassy past the band.
The box-pressed parejo ships with Boveda packs - smart move for cross-ocean shipping. Double caps unravel clean, though I've seen minor wrapper veins on some lower primings. Smokes best at 65% RH after 60 days rest.
Morning coffee pair? Absolutely. Post-steak nightcap? Works too. This blend's adaptability makes it a solid candidate for your regular rotation. Just don't expect dramatic transitions - it's about consistency over fireworks.
