The Romeo y Julieta brand was established in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Mannin Garcia. The brand is named after the famous Shakespeare tragedy which has undoubtedly contributed to its popularity. Between 1885 and 1900 Romeo y Julieta won several awards at different tasting events with the gold medals still displayed on the logo today. The brand really blossomed after it was acquired by Jose “Pepin” Rodriguez Fernandez in 1903. Rodriguez constantly travelled across Europe and the U.S. heavily marketing the brand, this included entering his horse, the suitably named Julieta, in races around the world. Sir Winston Churchill is known as the brand’s most famous aficionado with the flagship vitola of the brand named in his honour; the Churchill.

Presented in an aluminium tubos the Romeo y Julieta No.2 is a perfectly constructed cigar. Its dark tan, oily wrapper will surely allure. Partnering this Petit Corona was a Little Creatures pale ale, a gorgeous citrus flavoured beer originating from Western Australia. The No.2 lit easily and the first third instantly offered classic, spicy Romeo y Julieta tones with a sweet, floral aroma. For the second third the flavours intensify with leathery overtones now apparent. For the final third the level of spiciness intensifies and the RyJ No.2 can certainly be smoked to the very end if desired. The burn was even throughout with an effortless draw offering generous mouthfuls of smoke and the ash solid, almost white in colour. It’s also worth nothing that all RyJ No.2 cigars packaged in the new white tubos are now all hand made.

The Romeo y Julieta No.2 is a light to medium bodied smoke that certainly offers good value for money. Consistency is offered with regard to construction, burn and draw. It’s this consistency, and great Cuban flavour, which at times can certainly offer comfort. We score the Romeo y Julieta No.2 a 7/10.

Romeo y Julieta No.2
Ring gauge: 42, Length: 129mm, Sticks: 10, 25 or 50 sticks / box.

To visit our shop and view one of these items please click on one of the following links: Romeo y Julieta No.2 A/T 10s, Romeo y Julieta No.2 A/T 25s or Romeo y Julieta No.2 A/T 50s.

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