Romeo y Julieta cigars are one of the best known cigars in the world. The brand was first established in 1875, with its name being derived from one of William Shakepseare's most notable works, Romeo and Juliet. After being introduced, Romeo y Julieta cigars received numerous awards at various cigar tasting exhibitions. You might notice that these awards are still very much a part of the company's legacy and are still on display upon their logo.

One of history's most famous cigar aficionados, Sir Winston Churchill, was a strong advocate of Romeo y Julieta cigars. This is something the company has not forgotten, and their flagship vitola now bears his name. Although the cigars were originally produced in Cuba, production was moved to the Dominican Republic shortly after the revolution. Production of Romeo y Julieta cigars for the American market continues there to this day.

Romeo y Julieta is one of the great old names of the cigar business, dating back to Cuba in 1875. The non-Cuban version is made by Altadis U.S.A. Inc. in the Dominican Republic, and it has become the company’s largest premium brand. Romeo Aniversarios have been on the market since 2003, two years before the 130th anniversary of Romeo. The line is made from a bold blend incorporating Peruvian leaf (a specialty of blender José Seijas) with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The kicker is the rich, dark Ecuadoran Sumatra-seed wrapper. This Romeo y Julieta Anniversario rated a 92. A lush torpedo with good color. It’s quite a cigar, rich and dark bronze with cedar, earth, licorice and nuts on the palate.

Romeo y Julieta is one of the great old names of the cigar business, dating back to Cuba in 1875. The non-Cuban version is made by Altadis U.S.A. Inc. in the Dominican Republic, and it has become the company’s largest premium brand. Romeo Aniversarios have been on the market since 2003, two years before the 130th anniversary of Romeo. The line is made from a bold blend incorporating Peruvian leaf (a specialty of blender José Seijas) with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The kicker is the rich, dark Ecuadoran Sumatra-seed wrapper. This Romeo y Julieta Anniversario rated a 92. A lush torpedo with good color. It’s quite a cigar, rich and dark bronze with cedar, earth, licorice and nuts on the palate.

This nicely made figurado has a fine cap. It has a buttery aroma and medium-bodied flavors that include toast and wood. The finish is almondy. Rated 89

This nicely made figurado has a fine cap. It has a buttery aroma and medium-bodied flavors that include toast and wood. The finish is almondy. Rated 89

This cigar has a spicy smoke that develops a nutty aroma. The flavors are earthy and sharp, with notes including nuts, wood and leather. Medium bodied. Rated 89.

This cigar has a spicy smoke that develops a nutty aroma. The flavors are earthy and sharp, with notes including nuts, wood and leather. Medium bodied. Rated 89.

An oily cigar with a good draw. It has chewy, heavy flavors of dark spices, with notes of pepper and toast. The finish is soft. Medium to full bodied. Rated 90.

An oily cigar with a good draw. It has chewy, heavy flavors of dark spices, with notes of pepper and toast. The finish is soft. Medium to full bodied. Rated 90.

A beautiful dark brown cigar, with a lush draw. It's creamy and earthy with a hint of berries. A slightly dry finish. Rated 89

A beautiful dark brown cigar, with a lush draw. It's creamy and earthy with a hint of berries. A slightly dry finish. Rated 89

Rated 89. An oily, well-made pyramid with an even draw and burn. It starts with a snap of leather flavor accompanied by coffee bean and earth notes. The finish is a bit tangy.

Rated 90. An oily cigar with nice complexion. There is a leafy, earthiness to the cigar with significant cherry tones and mellow woody finish.

A pale torpedo with a fine cap. The R&J Reserva Real #2 rated a 90. It draws and burns well. It's sweet and woody, with a hint of graham cracker, along with leather and nuts on the finish. Medium bodied.

A pale torpedo with a fine cap. The R&J Reserva Real #2 rated a 90. It draws and burns well. It's sweet and woody, with a hint of graham cracker, along with leather and nuts on the finish. Medium bodied.

This coffee-colored R&J Real Churchill rated a 90. It has an even draw and burn, with a dominant woody flavor and hints of nuts and leather. The finish is wheaty and mellow.

This coffee-colored R&J Real Churchill rated a 90. It has an even draw and burn, with a dominant woody flavor and hints of nuts and leather. The finish is wheaty and mellow.

This Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Cigar was rated 89. Pale and well made, this corona has a firm draw. Earthy flavors include hints of paper and wood. Medium bodied.

This Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Cigar was rated 89. Pale and well made, this corona has a firm draw. Earthy flavors include hints of paper and wood. Medium bodied.

Rated 89. The Corona in a glass tube with the Announcement for the new Boy in the family.

Rated 89. The Corona in a glass tube with the Announcement for the new Boy in the family.

Rated 89. The Corona in a glass tube with the Announcement for the new little Girl in the family.

Rated 89. The Corona in a glass tube with the Announcement for the new little Girl in the family.

Rated 88. A golden lonsdale with a very good draw. This cigar has flavors of anise and wood. The finish is short and steady. Medium in body.

Rated 88. A golden lonsdale with a very good draw. This cigar has flavors of anise and wood. The finish is short and steady. Medium in body.

Rated 87. This panetela is tan and silky. It has a tight draw and an even burn. It warms to show woody notes and a wheaty finish.

Rated 87. This panetela is tan and silky. It has a tight draw and an even burn. It warms to show woody notes and a wheaty finish.

This Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Cigar rated 90 points. This fireplug is strong in body. It draws perfectly and features a pleasing woody aroma. A variety of flavors were noted, including wood, nuts, leather and earth. It gains strength as it smokes.

This Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Cigar rated 90 points. This fireplug is strong in body. It draws perfectly and features a pleasing woody aroma. A variety of flavors were noted, including wood, nuts, leather and earth. It gains strength as it smokes.

Rated 88. Light brown and silky, this R&J Real Toro performs well. The cigar is not complex, but it features notes of bread and wood. The finish is woody and smoky.

Rated 88. Light brown and silky, this R&J Real Toro performs well. The cigar is not complex, but it features notes of bread and wood. The finish is woody and smoky.

Rated 91. Attractive, with nice oils, this Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real cigar has a fine draw and a spicy, chewy flavor with hints of leather. It has a pleasant, cedary finish

Rated 91. Attractive, with nice oils, this Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real cigar has a fine draw and a spicy, chewy flavor with hints of leather. It has a pleasant, cedary finish

This is a medium-bodied cigar that has solid tobacco flavors and hints of cedar and coffee. Rated 88

This is a medium-bodied cigar that has solid tobacco flavors and hints of cedar and coffee. Rated 88

A creamy character. This cigar has some light spiciness, but there is an undertone of extremely dry woodiness, on the palate and the finish. Rated 86

A creamy character. This cigar has some light spiciness, but there is an undertone of extremely dry woodiness, on the palate and the finish. Rated 86

Brightly colored with an uneven cap. A crooked burn corrects itself and the flavors are woody and coconut like. Mild to medium bodied. Rated 87

Brightly colored with an uneven cap. A crooked burn corrects itself and the flavors are woody and coconut like. Mild to medium bodied. Rated 87

This big pyramid is a bit rough, but it's very solid. It is creamy with a touch of light spices and a dry wood finish. Rated 88

This big pyramid is a bit rough, but it's very solid. It is creamy with a touch of light spices and a dry wood finish. Rated 88

A medium-bodied cigar that has a light, nutty character with some flavors of mild, sweet spices such as nutmeg. Rated 89

A medium-bodied cigar that has a light, nutty character with some flavors of mild, sweet spices such as nutmeg. Rated 89