Romeo y Julieta Bully

Size: 5 x 50
Shape: Robusto
Wrapper: Indonesian Natural
Filler:  Dominican Long
Binder: Dominican
Strength: Medium
Price: $4 online

I purchased a mixed 5-pack of cigars online, and one of the sticks in the set was a Romeo y Julieta Bully.  Aftger resting in my humidor for a few weeks, I have decided that this would be a good night to give the stick a try.

The pre-light inspection reveals a pleasant amount of veins in the wrapper, which also presents a nice natural tobacco color.  The stick gives a little when pressed, but is not overly spongy.  As I cut the cap to prepare the cigar, I am impressed with how clean the cut goes leaving a clean cap.  The cigar takes a nice coal when toasted, and releases a delicious aroma into the air.

The draw is smooth, producing nice clouds of smoke with each puff.  There is an initial spice in the smoke, but the dominant flavors of smooth tobacco quickly push the spice to the  background.  The cigar starts out mild, but working through the first 3rd into the second 3rd the smoke builds into a medium strength.  The flavors at this point are fairly simple, but as the second 3rd transitions into the final 3rd some sweeter notes develop, with a bit of creamy coffee and a touch of coffee on the finish.  As the cigar comes to an end, the stick begins to burn hot, requiring care in the last few draws to avoid a bite.

The burn remains sharp through the entire smoke, and no touch ups are needed.  The Romeo y Julieta Bully is a good daily smoke that will not break your budget.