Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua is the Nicaraguan counterpart to the original core cigar from Romeo y Julieta, the 1875. Slated for regular production, 1875 Nicaragua is the second of 2 cigars released in 2018 bearing the Romeo y Julieta name, the first being the Fernandez-made San Andres by Romeo y Julieta. In order to follow such a masterpiece, the folks at Altadis knew they had to go big or go home, so they turned to none other than the famed Plasencia family to take on this new project. Made at their immense factory in Nicaragua, Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua is rolled using all Nicaraguan leaves—filler, binder, and wrapper. The resulting Nicaraguan puro is a phenomenal concoction of flavor and complexity, with just enough power to keep things interesting. Once again, the Plasencias have hit a home run, and once again, Romeo y Julieta remains in the limelight.
Orange, white, and gold bands clothe each cigar, a stark contrast to the red and gold bands worn by the original 1875. The packaging is a simple Cuban style dress box bearing the brand logo along with “1875 Nicaragua” underneath. Each masterfully constructed cigar offers an easy draw, plenty of rich smoke, and a sharp burn line. The simple, yet satisfying theme doesn’t stop at the packaging. The flavor profile is straightforward and no-nonsense, opening up with a hefty dose of Nicaraguan pepper and soon settling into a toasty, earthy array of raw tobacco and cedar. Woody, sweet, and just spicy enough to entertain the palate, 1875 Nicaragua is a solid medium-full-bodied choice for those looking for a curiously satisfying smoking experience.
While the heavier strength of the blend and the classic feel of the flavor profile would likely appeal mostly to seasoned connoisseurs, Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua can doubtless be enjoyed by a wide variety of cigar enthusiasts. In the case of those looking to make a substantial step into the realm of fuller-bodied cigars, this particular stick is ideal. The 6” x 60 Magnum is made especially for all of you fans of fat cigars, offering cool and mellow smoke and a slow, easy burn time. Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua pairs well with bourbon or fuller-bodied beer and makes a great choice for just about any occasion. It would be easy to picture 1875 Nicaragua as a “go-to” cigar, as its versatility rivals that of such humidor mainstays as Rocky Patel Edge Corojo or even Padron. The good people at Altadis continue to impress cigar fanatics across the country with both innovative new cigars and modern takes on old classics, and Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua could be considered one of the most exciting releases to date!
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