Slip these 4" x 30 machine-made cigars into your jacket pocket and you'll understand why they're called "travelers' companions". Packaged in airtight aluminum tins of 30, the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Romeos deliver consistent draws with zero cigarillos-style tightness. The Dominican-Owned blend kicks off with a sweetish Indonesian wrapper that keeps nicotine buzz at low-medium intensity - perfect for airport lounge sessions or post-lunch smoke breaks.
The initial puffs release a vanilla wafer sweetness through the nose, with combustion producing feather-light smoke. Airflow stays unrestricted despite the slender ring gauge. Watch for faint white pepper tingle on retrohale - a signature of Dominican filler tobacco.
Creaminess intensifies like latte froth, coating the palate with baking spices. The ash holds firm for 1/2" before dropping. No bitterness develops thanks to Grupo de Maestros' aging process. Keep ashtray nearby - these burn faster than robustos (avg. 25 min smoke time).
Last inch introduces cedar undertones but stay vigilant - tar buildup near the cap becomes noticeable around the 20-minute mark. Easy to purge by gently blowing through cigar. Residual sweetness lingers longer than most machine-mades.
Expect uniform firmness across all 30 tinned cigars. The triple-sealed aluminum packaging with integrated Boveda prevents drying during transit. Warning: Immediate smoking possible upon delivery, but 72hrs humidor rest enhances flavor integration. Machine-made consistency shines with razor-straight burns - no canoeing observed in testing.
