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Romeo y Julieta

House of Verona

Romeo y Julieta House of Verona is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Cubano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 54.

Maker
Romeo y Julieta
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Cubano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera de García
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 54

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 House of Verona uses a Mexican San Andrés Cubano wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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 House of Verona questions

What does Romeo y Julieta House of Verona taste like?

Romeo y Julieta House of Verona uses a Mexican San Andrés Cubano wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 House of Verona?

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

Is Romeo y Julieta House of Verona 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 House of Verona made?

Romeo y Julieta House of Verona is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta House of Verona use?

Romeo y Julieta House of Verona uses a Mexican San Andrés Cubano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Romeo y Julieta House of Verona come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta House of Verona?

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 House of Verona?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 House of Verona?

Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.