Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso

Riff Raff · 10-02-2009, 09:55 AM

This is my first review so please be kind!

Pics were taken from my Blackberry so I apologize for the quality!

Size: 6.1" X 52

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran

Strength: Medium to Full Bodied

Price: Single $7.10

This is a nice dark wrapper that is a bit oily. A nice milk chocolate color with not too many veins. There is one blemish on the wrapper, but it is small.

Pre-draw was toasty and faintly sweet.

First 1/3rd:

Immediately toasted nuts was the dominate flavor. There was a bit of creaminess to the large amount of smoke. Just a hint of cinnamon was evident as well. The ash was dark gray and a bit flaky. There was also an uneven burn to start.

Second 1/3rd: Strong notes of cinnamon came into play here. A little pepper was evident as well. A lot of smoke. The ash fell off halfway through the cigar.

Last 1/3rd: Burn evened out. Lots of cinnamon still dominating the flavor. A hint of spice as well. Toasted nuts coming through too. A nice clean refreshing finish as well.

This was a very pleasant smoke! Lots of cinnamon which I love! A great finish and a nice smoke to start my day!

I give this smoke a 8.8. I would smoke this 'gar on a daily basis. Very enjoyable!

Kreth · 10-02-2009, 10:06 AM

Nice review, thanks. This promotion should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.

kelmac07 · 10-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Nice review, thanks for sharing!!

Riff Raff · 10-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Nice review, thanks. This promotion should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.

Sweet! I just ordered one! Thanks Jeff!

OHRD · 10-02-2009, 01:18 PM

Great review; didn't seem like a first timer to me! Keep 'em coming...

Kreth · 10-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Sweet! I just ordered one! Thanks Jeff!

You're welcome. It takes a while for them to get shipped, but for <$2/stick, who cares?

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10-02-2009, 10:15 PM

Nice review. This cigar sort of sneaks up on you as far as being such a good smoke.

$7.10 for one of these though?

They can be had for $3.51 each via a box.

eboniknight · 12-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Yep....these are good!!

roughrider · 12-02-2009, 02:18 PM

I enjoyed the promo sampler pack I got from that radio offer.

jmsremax · 12-02-2009, 02:41 PM

I got a few of these in my box.....I can't wait to try one. I love winter, but I don't smoke as often in the winter due to the weather and I am not allowed to smoke indoors

02-25-2010, 11:29 AM

That is such a great cigar. Romeo's always have seemed to be packed really well for me. I have not been disappointed with one yet.

smokin5 · 02-25-2010, 01:02 PM

The Habana Reserve is definitely in the top 3 of the RyJ line.
Thanks for the review!

02-25-2010, 04:47 PM

Nice review! I was gifted one this summer for my birthday and it was very enjoyable.

Mr.Erskine · 02-25-2010, 05:16 PM

THe Habana Reserve is the only RyJ that I really like anymore... Although, it's been awhile since I've had any other from RyJ

jmsremax · 02-25-2010, 05:29 PM

I might actually get another RyJ HR sampler from that website.....$8 is a damn good price.

KenyanSandBoa · 02-25-2010, 05:50 PM

I smoked one a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Can't beat the sampler pack either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Nice review, thanks. This promotion should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.

What a great deal...I know I double dipped.

10-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso This is my first review so please be kind! Pics were taken from my Blackberry so I apologize for the quality! Size: 6.1" X 52 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Strength: Medium to Full Bodied Price: Single $7.10 This is a nice dark wrapper that is a bit oily. A nice milk chocolate color with not too many veins. There is one blemish on the wrapper, but it is small. Pre-draw was toasty and faintly sweet. First 1/3rd: Immediately toasted nuts was the dominate flavor. There was a bit of creaminess to the large amount of smoke. Just a hint of cinnamon was evident as well. The ash was dark gray and a bit flaky. There was also an uneven burn to start. Second 1/3rd: Strong notes of cinnamon came into play here. A little pepper was evident as well. A lot of smoke. The ash fell off halfway through the cigar. Last 1/3rd: Burn evened out. Lots of cinnamon still dominating the flavor. A hint of spice as well. Toasted nuts coming through too. A nice clean refreshing finish as well. This was a very pleasant smoke! Lots of cinnamon which I love! A great finish and a nice smoke to start my day! I give this smoke a 8.8. I would smoke this 'gar on a daily basis. Very enjoyable!

10-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos Nice review, thanks. This promotion should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

10-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos Nice review, thanks for sharing!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-02-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos Great review; didn't seem like a first timer to me! Keep 'em coming... __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-02-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos Nice review. This cigar sort of sneaks up on you as far as being such a good smoke. $7.10 for one of these though? They can be had for $3.51 each via a box.

12-01-2009, 01:52 PM	#8
eboniknight Hit 'em Hard and Deep! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: JC Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 87 Trading: (0)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos Yep....these are good!! __________________ CrAzY is as crazy does!!!

12-02-2009, 02:18 PM	#9
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos I enjoyed the promo sampler pack I got from that radio offer.

12-02-2009, 02:41 PM	#10
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicos I got a few of these in my box.....I can't wait to try one. I love winter, but I don't smoke as often in the winter due to the weather and I am not allowed to smoke indoors

02-25-2010, 11:29 AM	#11
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso That is such a great cigar. Romeo's always have seemed to be packed really well for me. I have not been disappointed with one yet.

02-25-2010, 01:02 PM	#12
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso The Habana Reserve is definitely in the top 3 of the RyJ line. Thanks for the review! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-25-2010, 04:47 PM	#13
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso Nice review! I was gifted one this summer for my birthday and it was very enjoyable.

02-25-2010, 05:16 PM	#14
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso THe Habana Reserve is the only RyJ that I really like anymore... Although, it's been awhile since I've had any other from RyJ __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

02-25-2010, 05:29 PM	#15
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Review: Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso I might actually get another RyJ HR sampler from that website.....$8 is a damn good price. __________________ Stock/Finance banter