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Is it Nicaraguan
One of the most famous brands in cigardom is Romeo y Julieta. Since it was introduced in Cuba in 1873 and especially after the legendary Pepin Fernandez took over the brand in 1903, the cigar named for Shakepeares tragic lovers has been one of the worlds favorites.
Among its many claims to fame is the introduction of a cigar named for Winston Churchill, perhaps the worlds most celebrated cigar smoker.
Of course, Romeo y Julieta disappeared from the American cigar market with the imposition of the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba in 1962. But its history on the U.S. market was only starting.
After a series of court cases established the right of the old owners of Cuban brands to use their trademarks in the U.S., the Romeo brand re-appeared in the 1970s. At one time, it was made in both the Dominican Republic and Honduras and was popular, but not dominant.
After Altadis U.S.A. got hold of the brand, things changed. Manufacture was limited to the Dominican Republic only and was transferred to the worlds largest cigar factory, the Tabacalera de Garcia in La Romana. And with the marketing power and reach of Altadis U.S.A., the brand took off.
Its now the second-largest brand in the U.S., behind only General Cigars Macanudo powerhouse. And when you taste it, you understand why.
The construction is superb and the draw is easy and the taste is pure, sweet and marvelously caramelized with glorious highlights. The blend has a long, smooth finish and with a medium body, its never overpowering, but consistent and enjoyable.
The brilliance of the taste becomes a bit more mellow in the second half and theres just a hint of spice which enters the picture toward the end. Its a cigar that anyone can enjoy at any time.
And theres a cigar for everyone in the Romeo line. There are 14 different handmade sizes from 5 1/2-inch coronas up to the massive Exhibicion No. 1 at 8 1/2 inches and 52 ring gauge and a nice selection of tubed sizes that make great gifts in boxes of 10. And, of course, there is a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill of seven inches and 50 ring.
Best of all, these cigars are very reasonably priced, retailing for just $4.50 to $7.00, not including state tobacco and sales taxes. Prefer a robusto? The Bully (5 x 50) is just $4.50. Its another reason to "love" Romeo y Julieta 1875
Among its many claims to fame is the introduction of a cigar named for Winston Churchill, perhaps the worlds most celebrated cigar smoker.
Of course, Romeo y Julieta disappeared from the American cigar market with the imposition of the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba in 1962. But its history on the U.S. market was only starting.
After a series of court cases established the right of the old owners of Cuban brands to use their trademarks in the U.S., the Romeo brand re-appeared in the 1970s. At one time, it was made in both the Dominican Republic and Honduras and was popular, but not dominant.
After Altadis U.S.A. got hold of the brand, things changed. Manufacture was limited to the Dominican Republic only and was transferred to the worlds largest cigar factory, the Tabacalera de Garcia in La Romana. And with the marketing power and reach of Altadis U.S.A., the brand took off.
Its now the second-largest brand in the U.S., behind only General Cigars Macanudo powerhouse. And when you taste it, you understand why.
The construction is superb and the draw is easy and the taste is pure, sweet and marvelously caramelized with glorious highlights. The blend has a long, smooth finish and with a medium body, its never overpowering, but consistent and enjoyable.
The brilliance of the taste becomes a bit more mellow in the second half and theres just a hint of spice which enters the picture toward the end. Its a cigar that anyone can enjoy at any time.
And theres a cigar for everyone in the Romeo line. There are 14 different handmade sizes from 5 1/2-inch coronas up to the massive Exhibicion No. 1 at 8 1/2 inches and 52 ring gauge and a nice selection of tubed sizes that make great gifts in boxes of 10. And, of course, there is a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill of seven inches and 50 ring.
Best of all, these cigars are very reasonably priced, retailing for just $4.50 to $7.00, not including state tobacco and sales taxes. Prefer a robusto? The Bully (5 x 50) is just $4.50. Its another reason to "love" Romeo y Julieta 1875