Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua
- Origin Nicaragua
- Wrapper Nicaraguan Connecticut
- Binder Nicaragua
- Filler Nicaragua
- Strength Medium
One of the most recognized names in the cigar industry, Romeo y Julieta has a reputation to uphold. Established in 1875, this ever growing brand truly flourished throughout the 20th century. Sir Winston Churchill was perhaps the brand's most illustrious enthusiast, and the flagship vitola of the brand is named in his honor. Typically, a Romeo y Julieta is a medium bodied experience that is always pleasant. Over the last 20 years, the brand has extended its portfolio to incorporate more diverse blends and styles while remaining true to the brand's core values. Romeo y Julieta has and always will be a love story about premium, well aged tobacco.
The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua is a different kind of Romeo y Julieta. The brand managers turned to the Plasencia family and their Nicaraguan factory to create this new generation of RyJ cigars. The Plasencias wasted no time and selected some stellar Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos. Here’s where things got interesting. They selected an unusual Connecticut seed tobacco shade-grown in Nicaragua for the wrapper. They nailed it, and the results speak for themselves. The blend features tasting notes of cedar and cream along with hints of vanilla, pepper, and citrus. The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua Toro is a solid medium-strength cigar with excellent construction and burns. If cigars like this are the future of Romeo y Julieta, count us in.