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Romeo y Julieta

Reserve

Romeo y Julieta Reserve is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Romeo y Julieta
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
MATASA / General Cigar
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48

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 Reserve uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

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Romeo y Julieta Reserve questions

What does Romeo y Julieta Reserve taste like?

Romeo y Julieta Reserve uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Reserve?

Romeo y Julieta Reserve is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Romeo y Julieta Reserve good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Romeo y Julieta Reserve made?

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

What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta Reserve use?

Romeo y Julieta Reserve uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Reserve come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Torpedo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta 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 Reserve?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Reserve?

Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.