Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve ~ Belicoso

[badwhale]

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Smoke: Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve ~ Toro (I changed that from Belicoso)
Drink(s): Yuengling Chesterfield Ale
Tunes: Drive by Truckers ~ Decoration Day; GnR ~ Chinese Democracy

Wrapper: Nicraguan
Draw: Meduim thoughout
Burn: Decent, even with small cone throughout.
Misc: 90+ minutes Nose exhale exhibits medium burn.

Pre-light: Light brown shade wrapper. Sweet tobacco smell; Mild prelight taste.



Light: Medium draw. Good light. Dusty tip on the light; a little burny

1st 3rd: Woodsy. Sweet hint on aftertaste. Medium nose exhale burn. Leather. Medium body. Medium to full flavor. Oily kicking in now...



Ash: White / light gray with yellow tint following close behind. Doesn't look too strong. Let's see.... 7/8"



2nd 3rd: Woodsy less dominant. Sweet, slightly grassy flavor is taking over. Still oily, & leather, but leather going the way of woodsy. Mmmmmmm. Medium draw still. Takes some work to keep the smoke volume up.



3rd 3rd: Pretty much like the 2nd. Very cool burn. Very nice. (This is one from my newbie sampler )



Overall impression: See review above. Me likes! Score: 90s

Will

[rich424]

Loved the one I had. Matter of fact I bought a couple for my humidor. Good review.

[ROTHNH]

I got a box of these. Definitely more of a medium than full smoke. I let them age for 3-4 months and they're even better with some age on them.

[golfermd]

Thanks for your review. Looks like one to research...

[Smoked!]

Another solid review, Will. Great photos, as always. Your note reminded me of a small stash of RJ Habanas I put away a while back. For some reason my belicosos are pointy on one end... In any case, you inspired me to fire one up! Great smoke. Nice work on the review.

[golfermd]

Thanks for your great review. Looks like one I will have to try. Sigh.... So many cigars, so little time!!

[badwhale]

Another solid review, Will. Great photos, as always. Your note reminded me of a small stash of RJ Habanas I put away a while back. For some reason my belicosos are pointy on one end... In any case, you inspired me to fire one up! Great smoke. Nice work on the review.

You sure you don't have the toros? I could be wrong too, but I know it was 6" +/- and that ring gauge.

Oh, and thanks for the support guys. I enjoy doing the reviews.

Will

[mrtr33]

You sure you don't have the toros? I could be wrong too, but I know it was 6" +/- and that ring gauge.

Oh, and thanks for the support guys. I enjoy doing the reviews.

Will

I did some looking into this as well. I really like the Habana Reserves. I know they make a torpedo-ish cigar (I've smoked a few), and they make a toro. I was reasonably sure the toros don't have a pointy end. A quick search on the internet leads me to limited vitolas in the Habana Reserve line - anyone else know more about this?

By the way, if anyone is interested in a split, these look tasty, and are a nice price right now.

[badwhale]

I did some looking into this as well. I really like the Habana Reserves. I know they make a torpedo-ish cigar (I've smoked a few), and they make a toro. I was reasonably sure the toros don't have a pointy end. A quick search on the internet leads me to limited vitolas in the Habana Reserve line - anyone else know more about this?

By the way, if anyone is interested in a split, these look tasty, and are a nice price right now.

PM'd ya...

Also, this is what convinced me those pointy ones are the Toro:

Will

[MasterCylinder]

I was always under the impression that the pointy ones are Belicosos - that's at least in the case of ISOMs...

[badwhale]

Well, you guys are the experts, so I guess I named this one wrong too.

Oh well. I would think that there wouldn't be much of a difference in blend between these two sizes, as they are so similar (so similar that I screwed it up)

Will

[craig]

Beli, 6 1/8" x 52


Toro, 6 x 56


(ignore the variation in wrapper colour)

I don't think that there would be a huge difference in taste. My guess is that the main difference would be "mouth feel" - some folks just don't like big cylinders on their lips .

[Smoked!]

Hey Will,
It was not my intent to insult you or to criticize your review by noting the shape of the cigar in question. By no means am I an expert in the field. I hope I have not embarrassed you or discouraged you from continuing to share your experiences with us. I sincerely hope that you will accept this simple apology.
Thanks,
Tim