About the Romeo y Julieta Churchills
Few cigars carry the weight of history quite like the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Born from a brand established in Havana in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Manin Garcia, and propelled to global fame under Pepin Rodriguez Fernandez in the early twentieth century, this flagship size takes its name from Sir Winston Churchill, the brand’s most devoted advocate. Measuring a stately 7.0″ by 47 ring gauge, the Churchills is the Julieta No. 2 vitola, totalmente a mano with long filler drawn from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. Dressed in a smooth Rosado wrapper, it remains the benchmark by which the Churchill format itself is judged.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third settles in at a gentle, mild to medium register, leading with sweet cedar, a soft chocolate undertone, and a thread of espresso that anchors the smoke. As the cigar reaches its middle, the body builds toward medium, and stone fruit notes of cherry and plum emerge alongside a caramel sweetness. Deeper in, leather and a five spice warmth join the bouquet, lending depth and complexity to a long, luxurious session that unfolds slowly over roughly two hours.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose oak and dried fruit echo the cigar’s cherry and caramel notes.
- A rich espresso or dark roast coffee that mirrors the smoke’s natural roasted character.
- A lightly peated single malt Scotch, balancing the leather and spice without overwhelming the palate.
Aging and storage
The Churchills rewards patience. Kept in a well seasoned humidor held around 68 to 70 percent relative humidity and close to 18 degrees Celsius, the blend mellows over time as its cedar sweetness deepens and the spice integrates more seamlessly. Cigars destined for the long haul should be rotated occasionally and given room to breathe, so a properly calibrated hygrometer is worth the investment. Even a few months of rest can soften the edges of a freshly boxed Churchills.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who values time and ceremony. Its generous length and approachable strength make it a fine choice for an unhurried evening, a celebration, or a quiet moment of reflection. Newcomers stepping up from milder smokes will find it welcoming, while seasoned aficionados return to it as a dependable classic that never strays far from greatness.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to smoke a Romeo y Julieta Churchills?
Given its 7.0″ length and 47 ring gauge, you can expect a relaxed smoke of around two hours when enjoyed at an unhurried pace.
Is the Romeo y Julieta Churchills a strong cigar?
No, it is a mild to medium smoke that builds toward a fuller medium body by the second third, making it accessible yet rewarding.
Why is it called a Churchill?
The size was named in honor of Sir Winston Churchill, the brand’s celebrated patron, and the Romeo y Julieta Churchills helped define the format that now bears his name across the cigar world.
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.
Maria Patterson –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchills! 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!
Howard Lynch –
Great smoke for the price. This Romeo y Julieta Churchills offers excellent value for a premium Romeo y Julieta cigar. Good flavor with notes of floral and cedar, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Steven Rivera –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of citrus and pepper throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Barbara Thomas –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchills! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with wood and spice, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Jack Peterson –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of floral and cedar. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Brenda Gibson –
Solid churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has nice flavors of cream and vanilla and good construction. Enjoyed about 65 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Romeo y Julieta.
Timothy Kelly –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Gloria Ferguson –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of floral and cedar. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Raymond Morgan –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of caramel and toast. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Douglas Wells –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted caramel and toast with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Kimberly Roberts –
Best churchill I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Rich flavor profile featuring honey and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Sarah Johnson –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of citrus and pepper throughout the 70 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Julia Holmes –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has good flavor – wood and spice – 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.
Lisa Barnes –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Albert Ross –
This is hands down one of the best churchills I’ve smoked this year. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of wood and spice. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Jesse Reynolds –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of cream and vanilla throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Sharon Scott –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Nancy Martin –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Ralph Morrison –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted floral and cedar with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Albert Fisher –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchills! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with caramel and toast, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Roy Torres –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Cheryl Chapman –
Very pleased with this Romeo y Julieta Churchills. 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!
Brian Parker –
Absolutely outstanding churchill! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of wood and spice. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Doris Spencer –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchills! Romeo y Julieta continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with wood and spice, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Shirley Neal –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Emily Nelson –
This is hands down one of the best churchills I’ve smoked this year. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of cream and vanilla. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Janet Gray –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cream and vanilla. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Margaret Butler –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has good flavor – floral and cedar – 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.
James Robinson –
Very pleased with this Romeo y Julieta Churchills. 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!
Nicholas Allen –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cream and vanilla. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Jennifer Brown –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Churchills is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of citrus and pepper, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Steven Ross –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Churchills. 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!
Eric Turner –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a quality churchill. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the wood and spice notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Deborah Stewart –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Paul Price –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Churchills. 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!
Evelyn Russell –
Best churchill I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Rich flavor profile featuring honey and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Teresa Myers –
The Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a respectable churchill. Nice notes of citrus and pepper, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Romeo y Julieta offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Dorothy Hughes –
Excellent churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has a refined flavor profile – lots of wood and spice. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 71 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Debra Warren –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a quality churchill. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cream and vanilla notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Christine Hayes –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted caramel and toast with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Patricia Rodriguez –
Great smoke for the price. This Romeo y Julieta Churchills offers excellent value for a premium Romeo y Julieta cigar. Good flavor with notes of wood and spice, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Kathleen Cooper –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of citrus and pepper throughout the 64 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Beverly Mason –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Helen Bennett –
Very pleased with this Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Romeo y Julieta quality shines through with caramel and toast flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Ann Crawford –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchills is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 66 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – floral and cedar. Will definitely order more!
Matthew Jackson –
This is hands down one of the best churchills I’ve smoked this year. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of citrus and pepper. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Amanda Phillips –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a quality churchill. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the citrus and pepper notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Arthur Knight –
Best churchill I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Rich flavor profile featuring cream and vanilla, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Walter Sanders –
The Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a respectable churchill. Nice notes of wood and spice, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Romeo y Julieta offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Laura Bell –
Excellent churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has a refined flavor profile – lots of caramel and toast. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 87 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Mark Russell –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchills is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 45 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cream and vanilla. Will definitely order more!
Karen Lee –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchills is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 82 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – citrus and pepper. Will definitely order more!
Dennis Wallace –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of honey and nuts throughout the 63 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Philip Mason –
Incredible cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Churchills from Romeo y Julieta is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of honey and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 85 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Joshua Clark –
Best churchill I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Rich flavor profile featuring cream and vanilla, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Jessica White –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Catherine Murray –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchills is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 76 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – floral and cedar. Will definitely order more!
Annie Griffin –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills 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!
Charles Foster –
Excellent churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchills has a refined flavor profile – lots of caramel and toast. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 72 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Edward Coleman –
The Romeo y Julieta Churchills is a respectable churchill. Nice notes of citrus and pepper, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Romeo y Julieta offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.