Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No. 3

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This cigar was had a colorado wrapper with a slight oily sheen and minimal veins. Construction was excellent and aroma at cold was leather and sweet tobacco.

The cigar opened right at medium full. The predominant flavors were rich cream and wood. There was a bit of white pepper through the nose, but very little spice on the palate. The flavor remained pretty much the same throughout the first third, but the wood flavor gradually got drier. The texture of the smoke was kind of strange in that it was very creamy and very astringent at the same time.

Going into the second third, the woodiness began to morph into more of a nutty flavor. The cream began to gradually fade and the level of white pepper spice on the palate began to increase. Toward the end of the second third, some sweetness started to come through, and I got some nice caramel and vanilla notes.

In the final third, the spice that had been building through the second third began to subside, and sugar cane and white cake flavors emerged.

Overall, this was a rich, flavorful, complex cigar. 90.

[thechenman]

Interesting...thanks for the review...

[bassman]

A wonderful & under appreciated cigar. Besides the Cazadore, the only RyJ I always have around.

[mbrody]

Thanks for the review. Never had an Ex 3 nor a cazadore...how do they compare?

[shrink]

I'm with Bassman... I really don't like many RyJ's, but the Ex3 and Caz are worth the investment. Both need a few years to soften their peppery souls, but they reward your patience with lots of flavor.

[neal875]

Thanks for the review. Never had an Ex 3 nor a cazadore...how do they compare?

They really don't compare in any way other than the name on the box. But very few cigars can be compared to the Cazadore. The Cazadore is rich. It's strong. It's leathery and earthy--but , more than anything else, it is a powerful smoke and a real 'old school' Havana. Great and one-of-a-kind if you like a lot of flavor. And I mean a lot of flavor. Try a single first if possible. They aren't for everyone.

The Ex 3 is medium bodied and rich but in no way does it have the sheer drama of the Cazadore. Aging is crucial as they tend to be a bit light and confused when young but really open up to a medium flavored and characteristically R&J woody taste that is both delicious and highly underrated (or just overlooked). This is one of those cigars that most people never try when they think about a Corona Gorda--but they really should. Very enjoyable without a lot more to say. It is one of my favorites and I always try and find them a bit aged if at all possible. Again, try a single or two first if you can.

[mbrody]

Definately will try some singles of each...thanks.

[hoyopr]

Nice review, and I'm also one that has these as a staple in the rotation and no other RyJ, I do have a couple of single Caz yet to try from a couple of years back, but the Ex #3 is a great CG imho. Recently picked up a box from 05 and the first 2 were very nice.

[roughrider]

Thanks for the review.

[SnakeHips]

Thanks for the review. Very interested in these.