Romeo y Julieta turns 150, and the commemorative blend is exactly that — a blend, drawn from several of the best names in the industry. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper comes from AJ Fernandez, the Mexican San Andrés binder from the Turrent family, and the long-fillers from Honduras and Peru.
Peruvian leaf is the detail worth noticing; it brings a distinctive sweet earthiness that keeps this from tasting like anything else in the range. Three vitolas, ending in a seven-inch Crescendo.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra (AJ Fernandez)
Binder: Mexican San Andrés (Turrent)
Filler: Honduran and Peruvian long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Prologue (5.0" x 50), Balconet (6.0" x 54), Crescendo (7.0" x 50)
A milestone cigar with genuine pedigree behind it, not just a band change.