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Habana Reserve

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Romeo y Julieta
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
MATASA / General Cigar
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 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 Habana Reserve uses an Ecuador 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve questions

What does Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve taste like?

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve uses an Ecuador 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 Habana Reserve?

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve made?

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve use?

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 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 Habana Reserve?

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 Habana Reserve?

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 Habana Reserve?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.