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12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 11: Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 11:
Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4

Romeo y Julieta are one of the most historical brands of Habanos. Founded in the late 19th century, the brand has gained worldwide recognition as well as tasting awards (which can still be seen in the prints of the dress boxes). Romeo y Julieta have the highest number of vitolas in regular production (22). Traditionally, the brand have been producing mainly smaller sizes, however some of the largest vitolas, such as the Churchill or the 8.9.8, are considered to be amongst the best Cuban cigars. The Exhibicion No.4 was released in the 80’s and until the arrival of the Short Churchill, it was the only hermoso/robusto size of the brand.

Appearance & Prelight 11/15

The Exhibicion No.4 has a brown wrapper with a green hue and some veins and wrinkles. A few small water spots can also be seen on the wrapper, as well as some imperfections. The bunch is solid around the head and the foot of the cigar, and slightly looser in the middle. The triple cap rounded and well applied and no aromas are noticeable. As expected form the solid bunch, the prelight draw is very tight.

Flavour & Body 20/25

The cigar starts with a mild to medium body. The poor draw does not help in identifying too many flavours. Earthy, woody and floral aromas are present and the finish is shirt and peppery. Smoking through the second and last third, the flavours remain the same. Although pleasant and mild, the Exhibicion No.4 offers no complexity or depth.

Draw & Burn 19/25

From the beginning the draw is very tight. A very small amount of smoke is delivered through the cigar. The draw is even and the ash is dark grey in colour and firm. No changes are noticed all the way through and the draw never really helps the cigar to reveal its potential. It did, however, burn until the very end without going out and without getting hot.

Overall impression 30/35

The Exhibicion No.4 is a cigar I won’t be rushing back to, as it showed no character. The flavours were flat and one dimensional and the draw was annoying! Even if the cigar drew better, there did not seem to be any flavours there to be amplified. One of the shortest reviews on this series, as there wasn’t really much there to write about. In my opinion, the Hermoso No.4 is a mild to medium, straightforward cigar, that would be decent for an easy morning smoke, or for a beginner smoker. Maybe they should rename it to “Romeo y Julieta Open”! The next time I fancy a Romeo in robusto/hermoso size, I will stick to the Short Churchill.

TOTAL 80/100