Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No. 3 is the smallest size (vitola de Galera is Marevas) of the triptych of the Cedros de Luxe family, recognizable by the application of a cedar sheet on the outside of the cigar, held in place by the band of the brand. In 2017, however, Cedros de Luxe No. 1 was discontinued, leaving No. 3 and No. 2 as the only representatives of the line.
It has been in production since before the Castro revolution and is sold in a 25 count dress box.
Once the cedar strip is removed, the cigar is usually wrapped in wrappers of a Colorado shade, with red reflections. To the touch, it is slightly rough with detectable but not too marked veins. The overall construction is good, and the filling is correct.
- Country of Origin: Cuba
- Size: 42 x 129 mm (5.08″)
- Wrapper: Cuba
- Binder: Cuba
- Filler: Cuba
- Price: $ N.A. – € 9.10
Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No. 3: the cold draw reveals a predominant woody note, giving way to floral and dry floral tones and is rounded out by a hint of leather.
Once lit, the smoke is sapid and delicately sweet, while the aromas are expressed on woody and vegetal characters, enriched by nuances of cocoa and earth. Strength is medium-light (2/5).
In the central section, the sweetness disappears, while a slight astringency appears during the smoke. The vegetal scent is dominant and well-marked, followed by notes of earth and wood, both of equal and good intensity. Strength remains constant (2/5).
In the last third, the aromas outline an interesting finish of earth, vegetable, and bitter almond, all of equal intensity. Strength increases slightly, becoming medium (3/5).
In conclusion, this Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No. 3 returns an interesting smoke in its simplicity during the short smoke period. The aromas are not particularly varied, but they are well distributed and characterized as a whole. It loses some ground due to the sharpness of the smoke and the slight astringency of the central section. However, thanks to a contained strength, it returns a very interesting flavor profile in its simplicity.