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Romeo y Julieta

1875 Nicaragua

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan Habano filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Romeo y Julieta
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan Habano
Filler
Nicaraguan Habano
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Plasencia Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

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Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua questions

What does Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua taste like?

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua?

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua made?

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua use?

Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Bully (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua?

Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley American Sun Grown, Montecristo Espada and Crux Cigars Bull & Bear. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.