The Romeo y Julieta brand, named after Shakespeare’s heroes, was founded in 1875. It began to gain international recognition in the early 19th century after Don Pepín Fernández recognised the importance of ‘rings’ as the key to success. It is estima ...
The Romeo y Julieta brand, named after Shakespeare’s heroes, was founded in 1875. It began to gain international recognition in the early 19th century after Don Pepín Fernández recognised the importance of ‘rings’ as the key to success.
It is estimated that up to 20,000 different strips were used in the production process.
One of the brand’s most devoted smokers was Winston Churchill. Since his visit to Havana in 1946, his name has been engraved on the band, and the brand’s most famous vitola – measuring 178 mm in length and 47 mm in diameter – was also named after him.
Thanks to the balanced and aromatic flavour of the leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, it is a classic Habanos with a medium-bodied flavour.
Romeo y Julieta Dianas has a delicious fruity flavour with notes of dried fruit and a rich, creamy smoke.
Oro is a special limited edition from Romeo y Julieta, created to mark the brand’s 145th anniversary.
