The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Toro serves up classic Dominican charm in a 6"x54 parejo format. Priced at $233.76 per box of 25, this medium-strength smoke combines Nicaraguan binder with aged Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers wrapped in that signature Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf. For newbies craving creamy approachability or veterans needing reliable construction, it's like the "gateway drug" to premium non-Cuban blends.
The cold draw teases peanut brittle sweetness. Post-light reveals buttered toast dipped in vanilla latte territory - think "Starbucks for your face". Smoky wisps stay feather-light, with cedar undertones emerging like that friend who shows up fashionably late to parties.
At the second band, the Reserva Real morphs into espresso-shop mode. Dark chocolate nibs mingle with roasted coffee beans, balanced by surprisingly lively white pepper tickling the sinuses. Construction holds tight - zero touch-ups needed through the ash-drop.
The last third brings cinnamon-laced espresso shots and a touch of barnyard funk. Not quite "Dominican dirt road" levels, but enough earthiness to remind you this isn't airport lounge fluff. Stub it before the nub - nicotine creep becomes noticeable around the 50-minute mark.
Pair with oaky chardonnay to amplify the vanilla notes, or go contrarian with ginger beer for spicy contrast. Boxes come Boveda-packed - let them acclimate 2 weeks post-shipping. Shows best after 65% RH storage, tasting like a $15 cigar for under $10/stick.
