RomeoY Julieta Reserve Maduro 5 x 50 Robusto $4.00
Construction: Usually the Romeo Y Julietta's are impeccably made but this last sample had a hollow core, less than 1mm in diameter. Additionally, it was a little mushy. Definitely not their best effort, I cannot recall ever having any issues with this brand in the past. The wrapper was nearly perfect and stayed intact for the duration of the burn.
Multiple Line Textbox 2
Lighting: This lit fairly easily but due to the construction, it tended to burn down the center of the cigar more than normal. 3
Flavor: Exceptional taste and smoothness. I was really surprised how good this tasted given that it was a little mushy. The flavor was earthy like other Maduro's that I've had but it also had a subtle hint of carmel. 4
Comments: I am only giving this a 90 because of the construction issues discussed above. It was otherwise one of the best tasting cigars I have ever had. I am not sure of the real price of this cigar because it was part of a premium sampler pack that was offered as part of a large order. I suspect that this was really a $8-$12 cigar if purchased individually.
Overall: 90
Value Rating: 90-4=86
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Randy
2 comments:
RyJ is the line that got me into cigars. They will always have a place in my humidor but I have found myself smoking less and less of them as I find new cigars to try.
The best Cuban I ever smoked was a Romeo Y Julieta. I believe it was a double corona- it's been awhile. But it was magical!
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