Romeo y Julieta

RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez

Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 50.

Maker: Romeo y Julieta
Country: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength: medium-full
Sizes: 4 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez yet.

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.
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.

How to cut a cigarWhere the cap line is, and which cut suits this size›How to light a cigarToast the foot for an even burn, with a guided timer›

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Sizes

4 in the catalog

Churchill7 × 50›Robusto5 × 52›Toro6 × 52›Magnum6 × 60›

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From the desk

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Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez questions

How strong is Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez?

Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez 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 RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez made?

Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What sizes does Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez?

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 cigars are similar to Romeo y Julieta RyJ Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez?

Cigars with a similar build include Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez, Diesel Unlimited and AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Maduro. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

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