November's Featured Cigar of the Month
Romeo by Romeo y Julieta
Sizes: Churchill 56 x 7"
Toro 54 x 6"
Robusto 54 x 5"
Romeo is the newest offering from Romeo y Julieta, and is a heavyweight contender to their line up. This cigar dips into uncharted territory of boldness and flavor unlike any cigar the brand currently offers. Featuring a Select Dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, paired with a harmonious blend of Dominican fillers and binders; this cigar will make the smoker look at this well established brand in a new light. CA recently gave one of the Romeo sizes a 92 rating, which only adds to the growing reputation of this Romeo y Julieta powerhouse. Bold robust flavors will tantalize the taste buds with impressions of cocoa bean, hazel-nut, and black pepper.
Pairings: Espresso
Bitter/ Stout Ales
Grilled Meats / Vegetables
Romeo Toro Review:
Cigar Appearance: Thick toothy wrapper with a slight sand paper feel, minimal veins, double cap, and a earthy aroma. Construction on the stick is fantastic with tight seams and no imperfections.
First Third: This cigar starts off with a easy draw and a light smoke compared to its initial start. Strong flavors of cedar wood coupled with a natural sweetness develop on the palate. The finish in the mouth appears to be short compared to the initial start with wood flavors dominating the flavor.
Second Third: Smoke output has picked up from the first third and has become a much fuller mouth feel. The cedar wood flavors started to die down and nutty flavors have moved more to the front to pair with the wood notes. Finish is still short but a slight pepper taste has begun to linger. Burn is still razor sharp and even.
Last Third: Smoke output and mouth feel has remained the same and has continued to be average. The cedar wood flavors have taken a back burner and been replaced with a strong presence of toasted nut. A hint of cocoa comes through on the finish along with the same level of pepper. The burn has gotten a little hot but still burning sharp and even.
