Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Magnum

The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Magnum cigar is a shining example that experience, skill, and hard work can produce extraordinary results. The very first RyJ left the hands of an unknown Cuban torcedor way back in 1875, hence the name of this particular stick, and it’s been quite a ride since then. If there’s one thing that has remained constant, it’s the delicious flavor produced by each and every fine vitola regardless of the country origin. Here, quality longleaf Dominican filler and binder merge with a glistening Indonesian wrapper to create a medium-bodied smoke full of refined taste and historic character.

There are many reasons Romeo y Julieta cigars have been favored over the past many decades by some of the world’s most famous smokers, and the 1875 Magnum contains much of the same secret sauce. From the pale yet aromatic wrapper to the tasty, nutty cold draw, even an unlit vitola oozes with quality and savory promise. Alight, a wealth of earthy, leathery, and toasted almond flavors bursts onto the palate on waves of heavy smoke, with bright hints of citrus and nutmeg serving as a refresher for the next deep puff. Through the nose, a floral burst is noticeable even as the tongue delights in some sweet vanilla cream and coffee that linger long into the nub.

In another universe, the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Magnum blend might be the top-of-the-line cigar for a small boutique brand available only as a Robusto or Toro at a few select places for two to three times the current price. Lucky then we live in a time and place when you can grab this most premium of smokes in a variety of SHAPE:s and sizes at almost bargain-basement prices. Immerse yourself in the classics and come out the other side a better person altogether.