Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill, unknown (VVRW#1)

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I got this cigar last summer as a single from our gracious host. I’ve only had one other Romeo y Julieta, a Churchill, but I was brand new to cigars, especially Cubans, so I am going into this one fairly blind.

The wrapper is a beautiful Colorado, not quite rosado, and the only real issue is a rough cap.  The cold draw and foot are both a sweet hay. Draw is perfect, almost loose for a Cuban.

To me, most Habanos have a distinctive creamy nougat aroma, and this is no exception. 

Now, I know cherry is a common flavor profile for RyJ, but I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical; I have more experience with non Cuban cigars, and I feel like every non Cuban flavor profile is some combination of pepper, cream, wood, and maybe leather. Anyway, about half of an inch into this Short Churchill and, with an audible “Holy S**T!”, I could taste the cherry. The cherry flavor grew through the first third and continued until the end of the second third.

After the second third there was a marked transition from cherry to a peppery vegetal with a nice creamy finish. Again, coming from non Cubans I was not ready for such a distinct transition in flavor. 

I’d rate this cigar mild to medium in flavor, and light in strength, but with a big strength pickup near the band. I was really surprised to pick up cherry, and I enjoyed the noted transition in flavor.  I like to use a one to five scale to rate cigars: 1 - would not smoke again; 2 - would smoke again; 3 - would buy singles; 4 - would buy a box; 5 - go deep on boxes.  I would rate this cigar a 4: I’m not generally a fan of robustos but I did really enjoy this smoke and I’ll probably buy a box at some point. 
 

 

[Juliano88]

Nice review! I have a box from 2020 that I’m resting. Solid smoke. 

[Nevrknow]

Thanks for the review. I too am new to cc’s but those RyJs do have a different taste/aroma/ feel to them from others. Still experimenting. Thankfully we have more experienced smokers on this forum to asks questions about them . You know who you are. 😀. Fortunate for them to share their opinions so I’m not “ buying blind”.

 

How was the finish? Was it something you’d nub or just enjoy until it was time to put out? To me not all cigars need/deserve a nub. IE when your done, they’re done..

Thanks

[Mrcpt]

The finish was creamy with that slight cherry. It was a great cigar; I didn’t nub it but ok it well beyond the band. Thanks!

[Mickey D]

Well thanks a lot! You just cost me a few $$$. Been looking for an excuse to order a box.

Great review, Hope I can share a similar experience.

 

20 hours ago, Nevrknow said:

Thanks for the review. I too am new to cc’s but those RyJs do have a different taste/aroma/ feel to them from others. Still experimenting. Thankfully we have more experienced smokers on this forum to asks questions about them . You know who you are. 😀. Fortunate for them to share their opinions so I’m not “ buying blind”.

 

How was the finish? Was it something you’d nub or just enjoy until it was time to put out? To me not all cigars need/deserve a nub. IE when your done, they’re done..

Thanks

I can agree with that. When they are done, I’m done. Why spoil a great flavor just to smoke down into a harsh bitter nub? 
 

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2 hours ago, Mickey D said:

I can agree with that. When they are done, I’m done. Why spoil a great flavor just to smoke down into a harsh bitter nub? 
 

My thoughts exactly!

[Bagman]

I think the whole scoring thing is dumb.  But I like yours.  I'm going to have to steal that idea.  Well done!

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10 minutes ago, Monterey said:

I think the whole scoring thing is dumb.  But I like yours.  I'm going to have to steal that idea.  Well done!

Thanks!