Romeo y Julieta Churchills is the cigar that gave the legendary Churchill format its name. This mild to medium 7.0" x 47 Churchill delivers sweet cedar, cherry and plum, and warm espresso. A timeless choice for an unhurried, ceremonial smoke. Learn more →
Romeo y Julieta is one of Cuba's most storied marcas — every cigar hand-rolled in Havana from sun-grown Vuelta Abajo leaf, aged and crafted by master torcedores under the official Habanos S.A. seal.
It's not just a cigar. It's an experience reserved for the true connoisseur.
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Every Romeo y Julieta Churchills is guaranteed 100% authentic, sourced directly from Habanos S.A. with the official seal and full traceability from Vuelta Abajo to your door.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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