As for the Reserva Real’s flavor, I would not call it overly complex, but it is quite enjoyable. The first third features a nice mixture of sweetness and creaminess, along with cedar and nuts. The sweet, creamy notes continue into the second third and are joined by earth. The final third is a mixture of cream, earth, and nuts. In terms of strength, this is a medium-bodied cigar all the way.

I was impressed by the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Lonsdale. It’s a nice stogie to have during any time of the day and would be a great way to jumpstart your morning with a cup of coffee. You can find the Coffee Break in packs of five or boxes of 25, with a single hovering around the $6 mark. Beginning smokers and fans of medium-bodied cigars should definitely keep the Reserva Real in mind, as it is a quality cigar from a quality brand.

The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Lonsdale earns a rating of 3.75 out of four stars.

Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto

Gurkha’s Royal Challenge line was officially introduced during the 2011 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas along with the brand’s Seduction and Cellar Reserve lines. The Royal Challenge is said to be smooth and complex, which is a combination that sounds good to me. To give it a whirl, I will be lighting up one of the line’s Robusto offerings.

The Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto measures 5 x 50. Other sizes in the line include the 6 x 50 Toro, 6 x 60 XO, 6 ½ x 53 Torpedo, and the 7 x 52 Churchill. The cigar features a composition that begins with a filler blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos. The binder is of the Habano Honduran variety, and the wrapper is Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade. The strength of the Gurkha Royal Challenge is listed as medium-bodied.