Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo

Catfish · 08-11-2012, 12:06 PM

DISCLAIMER: Following is a review submitted by a person with an admittedly un-sophisticated palate. I've never had a cigar that I can detect black cherry, cherrywood, aged vanilla, nutmeg or a hundred other subtle hints that some others may be able to pick out. Strong flavors: wood, cedar, earth, leather, barnyard, grass, coffee... I'm pretty good at. My rating scale is: I either like it or I don't.

So, humbly submitted for your perusal and indulgence, I offer the following.

Romeo by Romeo y Julieta torpedo.

Picked up from Edward's Pipe and Tobacco in Lakeland, Florida for $8.30.

In Brief: What a waste of money.

I could go on and on about the details of this cigar. Construction, heft, firmness, draw, burn, amount of smoke etc., etc., ad nauseum. All of these aspects were great and spot on to what I and I safely assume the vast majority of cigar smokers want from a cigar.

Pre-light draw is so mild my dislike for this cigar was almost a fore-drawn conclusion but I was determined to keep an open mind.

First 2/3: Boring. So light-bodied it's almost flavorless.

Last 1/3: Slight hint of creaminess. Other, undistinguishable flavors (again, the fault of the smoker) not strong enough to consider or even enjoy.

Got so bored with it, the last 2 in. got thrown into the old Stinky and left for dead.

Glad I tried it? Yep.
Worth the $? No way.
Will I try it again? No, unless it's a gift.

Pics unabashedly whored from another website. Credit to the original posters.

Ogre · 08-11-2012, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the heads up brother. Will not be on my try list.

kelmac07 · 08-11-2012, 02:09 PM

Have not been a big fan of the RYJ stuff I have tried.

RHerrington · 08-13-2012, 09:34 AM

I've been on the fence with Romeo y Julieta's.. I'll steer clear of this one while I make up my mind on them. Thanks for the review

jluck · 08-13-2012, 09:41 AM

I gag looking at the band, I don't think I could make it to lighting up.

Thanks for the review.

JPjr · 08-13-2012, 09:54 AM

Too bad, was looking forward to getting to some RyJ sticks - specifically this one. Thanks for the warning -

oooo35980 · 08-13-2012, 10:51 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one that hated the new ROMEOs. I didn't find the flavor lacking all that badly, although it was on the mild side, just what was there was bad, tasted weird and chemically.

NCRadioMan · 08-13-2012, 11:24 AM

More Altadis generic CRAP!

OLS · 08-14-2012, 02:34 PM

It's what is known as the ongoing battle for shelf space. It is why you have to have 6 kinds of
Head and Shoulders shampoo, 62 flavors of Dannon Yogurt, etc. There are people on this board who
defend Altadis like a pitbull on pizza, but I don't have any use for em.

08-11-2012, 12:06 PM	#1
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo DISCLAIMER: Following is a review submitted by a person with an admittedly un-sophisticated palate. I've never had a cigar that I can detect black cherry, cherrywood, aged vanilla, nutmeg or a hundred other subtle hints that some others may be able to pick out. Strong flavors: wood, cedar, earth, leather, barnyard, grass, coffee... I'm pretty good at. My rating scale is: I either like it or I don't. So, humbly submitted for your perusal and indulgence, I offer the following. Romeo by Romeo y Julieta torpedo. Picked up from Edward's Pipe and Tobacco in Lakeland, Florida for $8.30. In Brief: What a waste of money. I could go on and on about the details of this cigar. Construction, heft, firmness, draw, burn, amount of smoke etc., etc., ad nauseum. All of these aspects were great and spot on to what I and I safely assume the vast majority of cigar smokers want from a cigar. Pre-light draw is so mild my dislike for this cigar was almost a fore-drawn conclusion but I was determined to keep an open mind. First 2/3: Boring. So light-bodied it's almost flavorless. Last 1/3: Slight hint of creaminess. Other, undistinguishable flavors (again, the fault of the smoker) not strong enough to consider or even enjoy. Got so bored with it, the last 2 in. got thrown into the old Stinky and left for dead. Glad I tried it? Yep. Worth the $? No way. Will I try it again? No, unless it's a gift. Pics unabashedly whored from another website. Credit to the original posters. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

08-11-2012, 12:13 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo Thanks for the heads up brother. Will not be on my try list. __________________

08-11-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo Have not been a big fan of the RYJ stuff I have tried. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-13-2012, 09:34 AM	#4
RHerrington Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Rick Location: Northern VA Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo I've been on the fence with Romeo y Julieta's.. I'll steer clear of this one while I make up my mind on them. Thanks for the review

08-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#5
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo I gag looking at the band, I don't think I could make it to lighting up. Thanks for the review.

08-13-2012, 09:54 AM	#6
JPjr Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: John Location: Clarks Summit, PA Posts: 4 Trading: (0)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo Too bad, was looking forward to getting to some RyJ sticks - specifically this one. Thanks for the warning -

08-13-2012, 10:51 AM	#7
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo I'm glad I'm not the only one that hated the new ROMEOs. I didn't find the flavor lacking all that badly, although it was on the mild side, just what was there was bad, tasted weird and chemically.

08-13-2012, 11:24 AM	#8
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo More Altadis generic CRAP! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-14-2012, 02:34 PM	#9
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Torpedo It's what is known as the ongoing battle for shelf space. It is why you have to have 6 kinds of Head and Shoulders shampoo, 62 flavors of Dannon Yogurt, etc. There are people on this board who defend Altadis like a pitbull on pizza, but I don't have any use for em.