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The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto is a 5 x 52 Dominican-made robusto with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican-Nicaraguan filler. Cigar Aficionado rated it medium in strength in April 2019, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto is a 5 x 52 robusto wrapped in pale Ecuadorian Connecticut shade leaf, with a Nicaraguan binder and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan long filler. Altadis U.S.A. rolls it in the Dominican Republic as part of its Reserva Real series.
What It Tastes Like
In its April 2019 issue, Cigar Aficionado gave the Reserva Real Robusto 87 points and a medium strength rating. Tasters found sugary sweetness over a woodsy base with raisin and cocoa, though a sharp, acidic edge held the score back. Earlier tastings of this size scored 87 (December 2004, vanilla and nutmeg) and 86 (February 2006, fairly mild).
Who It’s For
- Fans of mellow Ecuadorian shade leaf wanting some Nicaraguan filler character.
- Robusto fans who want the Reserva Real blend at a 52 ring in a 5-inch length.
- 1875 smokers curious about the Reserva Real blend.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rated medium by Cigar Aficionado (2019)
- Tobacco from Ecuador, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
- Tasted by Cigar Aficionado in this size in three separate years
Cons
- Cigar Aficionado’s three scores for this size run 86 to 87, short of 90
- Cigar Aficionado flagged some harsh acidity in its 2019 tasting
About the Reserva Real
Cigar Coop reports that Altadis U.S.A. produces the Reserva Real at Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic. It is a richer blend than the 1875, crediting its Nicaraguan long filler.
Pairing and Storage
At medium strength, it suits bourbon, a Rioja or espresso, per our pairing guide. Between smokes, our humidor basics guide covers humidity and temperature targets.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real No. 2: the same blend stretched to roughly 6 1/8 x 52.
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Churchill: a 7 x 50 cut of this series for a longer sitting.
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Magnum: a thick 6 x 60 in the same series.
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Twisted Toro: a 6 x 54 barber pole twisting Ecuadorian Habano and Connecticut wrappers.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto FAQ
How strong is the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto?
Medium, per Cigar Aficionado (April 2019).
What ring gauge is the Reserva Real Robusto?
A 52 ring on a 5-inch length, matching what Cigar Aficionado lists.
Who makes the Reserva Real Robusto?
Altadis U.S.A.; Cigar Coop reports production at Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic, and Cigar Aficionado lists the Dominican Republic as its country.
Is the Reserva Real Robusto a Nicaraguan cigar?
Only partly: its binder and some filler are Nicaraguan, but it is rolled in the Dominican Republic. The Reserva Real Nicaragua, announced in January 2020, is a separate blend made by A.J. Fernandez in Esteli.
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Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Dominican Republic, Nicaragua |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 52 |
