Let's talk about this chunky Churchill that's been making waves - the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro. At 7"x50, this Dominican-made stick comes in boxes of 27 for around $218. Wrapped in a dark Connecticut Broadleaf maduro leaf, it's like the edgy reboot of the classic 1875 blend. Perfect for when you want that full-bodied kick without compromising on smoothness.
Cold draw serves espresso grounds with a sugar rim effect. Initial puffs deliver that signature maduro sweetness - think molasses-drenched cedar. Smoke production's generous but not fog-machine level. Watch the razor-sharp burn line developing.
Transition happens around the 45-minute mark. The Nicaraguan binder shows its teeth with black pepper notes creeping in. Now we're getting proper coffee shop aromas - fresh grounds mixed with baking chocolate. Ash holds strong for 2"+ if you're steady.
Last act brings the Dominican filler's earthy depth. Leather and walnut flavors emerge, with a cinnamon zing on retrohale. Some report slight bitterness here - I found keeping the smoke cool prevents this. Plan 90-110 minutes for full enjoyment.
Crafted in La Romana's mega-factory by Altadis' master blenders. That dark wrapper? Connecticut-grown Broadleaf fermented extra-long for maximum sugar content. Filler combines Nicaraguan punch with Peruvian spice and Dominican smoothness - globalization in cigar form.
