Romeo y Julieta
Romeo San Andrés
Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52.
- Maker
- Romeo y Julieta
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52
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 Romeo San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés taste like?
Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 Romeo San Andrés?
Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés 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 Romeo San Andrés made?
Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés use?
Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Pirámides (6⅛ × 52), Toro (6 × 54) and Short Magnum (5½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés?
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 Romeo San Andrés?
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 Romeo San Andrés?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Maduro, Southern Draw Manzanita and Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.