Romeo y Julieta
Vintage
Romeo y Julieta Vintage is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexican binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Romeo y Julieta
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Mexican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera de García
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 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 Vintage uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-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 Vintage taste like?
Romeo y Julieta Vintage uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 Vintage?
Romeo y Julieta Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage made?
Romeo y Julieta Vintage is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Romeo y Julieta Vintage use?
Romeo y Julieta Vintage uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Romeo y Julieta Vintage come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: No. IV (Churchill) (7 × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Romeo y Julieta Vintage?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Vintage?
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 Vintage?
Cigars with a similar build include VegaFina Classic, Montecristo White Series and Ashton Cabinet Selection. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.