I had my first Cuban Romeo y Julieta Saturday night. A friend from London brought a box of Churchill tubos over for a pre-wedding golf game in Monterey, CA.
Initially, I was amazed to see one- I must say I was star-struck. I felt as if I had found the holy grail. Maybe I am being a bit dramatic- its just a cigar, after all.
The cigar looked great- the slightest sheen on the wrapper; no noticeable veins; like a light milk chocolate stick.
The cigar tasted and smelled great pre-light. The wrapper tasted good- slightly sweet, but not like a flavored cigar or anything.
After lighting, the cigar was very creamy smooth and totally satisfying. I was noticing some other herbal undertones and some vanilla. Very consistant smoke, flavor-wise. Some slight spiciness and pepper added about half way into the smoke.
I don't normally enjoy longer smokes- I usually get a bit bored with anything over a robusto. I would have been happy if that smoke had been 10" long, however. If I ever get the chance to smoke another, I will jump at the chance. Probably the most satisfying cigar experience I have had. The company and the occasion has something to do with it, but it was a very memorable smoke.
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The journey of a thousand miles sometimes ends very, very badly.
Nothing can compare to the great terroir of Vuelta Abajo! Hope your friend from England visit you a lot!
