About the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018
Romeo y Julieta has long stood among the pillars of Havana cigar making, and the Tacos Edicion Limitada 2018 shows exactly why the marque commands such loyalty. For this release the factory revived the Taco format, a girthy vitola whose roots reach back to the 1970s before it slipped out of regular production. Wrapped in a darker leaf that has been aged for the limited series and offered in boxes of 25, this 2018 edition pairs heritage proportions with the polished, gentlemanly character that defines the house.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leans on classic Cuban cedar, with toasted almond and a light dusting of black pepper riding underneath. By the midpoint the smoke turns creamier, drawing out notes of leather, vanilla, and a quiet thread of fresh coffee that keeps things grounded. The final third deepens toward cocoa and espresso, never harsh, holding a smooth and even balance that rewards a slow, deliberate pace all the way to the band.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, where molasses and oak echo the cigar’s cedar and cocoa tones.
- A cup of dark roast espresso to amplify the coffee and toasted almond notes.
- A lightly peated single malt whisky for those who enjoy a touch of contrast against the creaminess.
Aging and storage
Like most Edicion Limitada cigars, the Tacos 2018 was built for the long haul and tends to reward patience. Keep your boxes at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and a steady temperature near 18 degrees Celsius, or about 64 to 66 Fahrenheit, in a well seasoned humidor. Given another couple of years of careful rest, the slight youthful spice mellows and the leather, cocoa, and cedar knit together into something noticeably rounder.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the collector and the unhurried smoker rather than the person looking for a quick fix. Its generous 6.6 inch length asks for a good hour or more of uninterrupted time, so it suits a relaxed evening, a celebration, or any moment when you want a piece of Romeo y Julieta history in hand. Newcomers can certainly enjoy its gentle Mild to Medium body, though seasoned aficionados will appreciate the format’s rarity most of all.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018?
It measures 6.6 inches in length, roughly 168 mm, with a 49 ring gauge in the Taco format, and it ships in boxes of 25.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the Mild to Medium range, smooth and approachable while still offering enough depth to keep experienced smokers engaged.
Should I smoke it now or age it?
You can enjoy it today, but as a limited edition it ages gracefully. A year or two of additional rest in a seasoned humidor lets the flavours marry and softens any youthful edge.
Explore more
Browse all Romeo y Julieta cigars, see our Romeo y Julieta price guide, or try the Romeo y Julieta Hermosos No.1 Limited Edition 2003 and Romeo y Julieta ESCUDOS Edición Limitada 2007. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
Louis Webb –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted citrus and pepper with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Melissa Evans –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the honey and nuts notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Lisa Walker –
Very pleased with this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Romeo y Julieta quality shines through with citrus and pepper flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Carl Chapman –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of wood and spice throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Jack Peterson –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with honey and nuts, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Rebecca Cook –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of citrus and pepper. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Donald Long –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with citrus and pepper, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Virginia Howard –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of caramel and toast. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
George Collins –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cream and vanilla, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Pamela Ward –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of honey and nuts throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Ryan Hall –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 has good flavor – citrus and pepper – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Lawrence Rose –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of wood and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Tyler Hill –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cream and vanilla, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Jacqueline Porter –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cream and vanilla, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Steven Rivera –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 71 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – citrus and pepper. Will definitely order more!
Samuel Morris –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of floral and cedar throughout the 75 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Janice Hart –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of floral and cedar. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Carolyn Jenkins –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with citrus and pepper, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Rose Martinez –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Rich flavor profile featuring caramel and toast, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Roger Webb –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the floral and cedar notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Ralph Morrison –
Very pleased with this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Romeo y Julieta quality shines through with honey and nuts flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Susan Richardson –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Rich flavor profile featuring citrus and pepper, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Anna Sanders –
Solid cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 has nice flavors of wood and spice and good construction. Enjoyed about 61 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Romeo y Julieta.
Jennifer Brown –
Solid cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 has nice flavors of floral and cedar and good construction. Enjoyed about 64 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Romeo y Julieta.
Jonathan Baker –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of caramel and toast. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Joshua Clark –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of citrus and pepper. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Gloria Ferguson –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of floral and cedar. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Debra Warren –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Rich flavor profile featuring floral and cedar, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Richard Howard –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Romeo y Julieta consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of caramel and toast. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Annie Griffin –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of floral and cedar, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Mark Russell –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of caramel and toast throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Stephanie Rogers –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of honey and nuts. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Albert Ross –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Rich flavor profile featuring honey and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Judith Boyd –
Incredible cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 from Romeo y Julieta is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of floral and cedar throughout the smoke. Lasted about 74 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Brandon Wright –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of citrus and pepper throughout the 78 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Arthur Knight –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Romeo y Julieta consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of wood and spice. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Matthew Jackson –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Rich flavor profile featuring honey and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Gregory Murphy –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted wood and spice with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Emily Nelson –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of wood and spice. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Kathleen Cooper –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of floral and cedar. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Deborah Stewart –
Great smoke for the price. This Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 offers excellent value for a premium Romeo y Julieta cigar. Good flavor with notes of cream and vanilla, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Steven Rivera –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018. Romeo y Julieta consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of cream and vanilla. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Robert Martinez –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Tacos E.L 2018 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of citrus and pepper. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!