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 bringsRomeo 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
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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.