Romeo y Julieta was established in 1875, and the Romeo y Julieta sold in the United States is made by Altadis U.S.A. The range runs from the smooth, medium-bodied 1875 to the bold, robust Romeo, so there is a Romeo y Julieta for most palates, from first-time buyers to dedicated aficionados.
The History of Romeo y Julieta
Romeo y Julieta was established in 1875 and, in Altadis's words, truly flourished through the 20th century. Sir Winston Churchill was perhaps its most famous enthusiast, and the brand's flagship vitola is named in his honor. The lines in this guide are made by Altadis U.S.A. in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
Romeo y Julieta 1875
Named for the founding year, the 1875 is Romeo y Julieta's everyday line: an Indonesian shade-grown TBN wrapper over a Dominican binder and Dominican long filler, made in the Dominican Republic. Altadis describes a smooth, mellow taste with medium body and a characteristic white ash. The 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua is a separate blend: a Nicaraguan puro under a Nicaraguan shade-grown Connecticut-seed wrapper, blended by Altadis master blender Rafael Nodal with binder and filler from the Plasencia farms.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
The Reserva Real is a blend of Dominican leaf spiced with Nicaraguan leaf, with a Nicaraguan binder and a blonde Connecticut-seed shade wrapper grown in Ecuador, made in the Dominican Republic. Altadis calls it slightly mellow in flavor, with a woodsy character. The Reserva Real Twisted cigars are rolled with two alternating wrappers, Ecuadorian Habano and Ecuadorian Connecticut shade.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua
Reserva Real Nicaragua is made from 100% Nicaraguan tobacco, blended by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez and handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí from tobacco grown on Fernandez's farms. The Midnight Twist version is medium to full, with cedar, spice and cashew.
Romeo by Romeo y Julieta
Romeo by Romeo y Julieta is the bold end of the range: a dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican Piloto binder and Dominican Piloto and Olor filler, made in the Dominican Republic at the Tabacalera de García factory. Altadis describes it as bold and robust.
Romeo y Julieta at Sun of a Gun
Romeo y Julieta is part of the humidor at Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave, Yuma, Arizona. Choose from the humidor and settle in with a pour from the bar. Sunday to Thursday 9am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday until 1am; 928-276-3500.
Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo y Julieta Cigars
Is Romeo y Julieta a good cigar?
It depends on what you like. The 1875 is smooth and medium-bodied, the Reserva Real slightly mellow and woodsy, and Romeo bold and robust. Start with the body you already enjoy.
What is the difference between Romeo y Julieta 1875 and Reserva Real?
The 1875 uses an Indonesian TBN wrapper over a Dominican binder and filler for a smooth, medium-bodied smoke. The Reserva Real uses an Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut-seed shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler; Altadis describes it as slightly mellow and woodsy.
What is Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua?
The Nicaraguan take on the Reserva Real: 100% Nicaraguan tobacco, blended by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez and made at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua.
