Romeo Y Julieta 1875 "Bully" Review

[Mr. Doug]

Normally, I start by trying to find the "Official" website for a cigar to read what the company says....I can't find one for Romeo Y Julieta (other than habanos.com) so I'll go with what I found at a cigar retailer.

Romeo Y Julieta Bully
Ring: 50
Length: 5"
Strength: Medium Bodied
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Colorado Claro
Shape: Straight

Not a lot of help...so let's fire one up!

[Mr. Doug]

The first thing I noticed is that this one has a MUCH easier draw than the one I smoked earlier today.

Normally, I smoke the Punch Elite when I just want to sit down and smoke a cigar, without thinking about what I'm tasting, or trying to be all 'hoity-toity' about smoking one. Today, they were out of Elites at PR Cigars in Solon, OH, (There's a plug for you Nick...) so I decided to try something new. I've been through about every Perdomo he has to offer, so I ventured into the Romeo Y Julieta section of his humidor.

I've had plenty of Cuban RYJs in the last few months, and always thought they were kind of a gold standard...one of the better brands anyway. They don't have a 'Bully' in the habanos version, so I have nothing to compare it to. I was more looking for a $5.00 burn that wasn't too esoteric. Something I could find at any local shop I may find myself in.

So I picked up a Bully and spent the next hour or so BS-ing with the normal Tuesday crew...and enjoying every puff. I bought a box, tucked it under my arm, and left for the day happy with my new friend...

...back to our story.

[Mr. Doug]

This particular cigar is a little lighter than the one from earlier. I can't find info to suggest that there is more than one wrapper available, so I'll assume it is just a different batch.

[Mr. Doug]

After about 5-10 puffs...the cigar is burning quite evenly...but that is to be expected this early on.

[Mr. Doug]

About 10min later, and we're still burning very consistently.

Thick and creamy smoke billows out on each puff, followed by the light taste of cedar. This is NOT a harsh cigar by any means.

[Mr. Doug]

This is the scene after the first ashing...and then about 5min of additional puffing.

Nice white ash...thick smoke...even bodied...this is a nice burner for sure.

[Mr. Doug]

Second dump...

Nice and even...small peak in the middle.

We're starting to lien up a bit. Still very even bodied...but just a little spicier now.

[Mr. Doug]

I pulled the band to inspect it...I usually wait for a few ash dumps so I know it isn't going to peel off any of the wrapper.

As expected, a nice quality band. Pressed, printed, and gold-painted.

And this one, if it were about 100X bigger, would make a KILLER headband...if I were into that sort of thing.

[Mr. Doug]

For me to say that the draw on this cigar is about perfect would be an understatement.

I can pull as hard, or soft as I want on it, and it doesn't ever disappoint. Lots of smoke? Puff hard. Little smoke? One quick pull ought to do the trick.

I'm as impressed with this one as I was earlier.

Taste is in full stride right now...

Creamy...cedar....a little grassy. (but not in a bad way)

Definitely doesn't smell like a barn as some RYJs have in the past for me.

[Lanthor]

Originally Posted by Mr. Doug

I pulled the band to inspect it...I usually wait for a few ash dumps so I know it isn't going to peel off any of the wrapper.

As expected, a nice quality band. Pressed, printed, and gold-painted.

And this one, if it were about 100X bigger, would make a KILLER headband...if I were into that sort of thing.

Hillarious. Another great review you got going.

[Silound]

Damn good smokes, I must agree.


I can easily stack these against many of the cheaper ISOM's that I've smoked in terms of pure enjoyment. These are just about $5 cheaper

[Mr. Doug]

Just past the "half way" point right now.

I have a small tear that started, but I think it is my fault. I tapped a little hard on the edge of my ash-tray.

[Mr. Doug]

This little "Bully" isn't so hard...in fact, it's not kicking my butt at all! If it were on the playground, I'd be taking it's lunch-money for sure.

Mild-to-Medium bodied smoke all day. Started off a LITTLE light, but we're hitting our stride now and I'm enjoying this smoke more than ever.

[RHNewfie]

Great shirt!! and review!

[Mr. Doug]

Originally Posted by Silound

I can easily stack these against many of the cheaper ISOM's that I've smoked in terms of pure enjoyment. These are just about $5 cheaper

I think there are a LOT of smokes that do just that...and it is a shame (to me) that people get so wrapped up in Habano-ness...they miss out on some great burns.