About the Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s
Few Cuban cigars wear their history as proudly as the Romeo y Julieta Churchill. Established as a Habanos brand in 1875 and named after Shakespeare’s tragic lovers, Romeo y Julieta has long been regarded as the classic medium-flavored Habano, prized for its balance and aromatic character. The Churchill vitola owes its name to Sir Winston Churchill, who became a devotee of the brand and visited Havana in 1946. His patronage gave the marque its most celebrated size, a stately 7.0 inch (178 mm) format with a 47 ring gauge that has come to define elegance in the cigar world. Presented here in a generous box of 50, it is long filler, totally handmade in Cuba from tobaccos of the Vuelta Abajo region.
Flavor profile by thirds
The Churchill opens gently on the milder side of medium, leading with soft cedar sweetness and a whisper of light chocolate carried on the Rosado wrapper. Through the first third you find ripe stone fruit, cherry and plum, woven with a creamy caramel sweetness that keeps the palate at ease. By the second third the body builds toward medium-full as espresso, a touch of leather, and a gentle spice come forward, adding depth without ever turning harsh. The final stretch holds its composure, the wood and coffee notes deepening into a long, satisfying finish that rewards a slow, deliberate pace over the better part of two hours.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose molasses sweetness mirrors the cigar’s caramel and stone fruit core.
- A pot of strong black espresso, echoing the smoke’s coffee notes through the second half.
- A lightly peated or honeyed single malt Scotch for those who prefer to lean into the leather and spice.
Aging and storage
The Churchill is already approachable young, yet it responds beautifully to patience. Kept in a seasoned humidor held around 68 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, the blend softens and integrates over a year or two, the cedar growing rounder and the spice mellowing into the fruit. Its larger ring gauge and ample length give it the structure to age gracefully, so a box of 50 is well suited to laying a portion down while enjoying the rest along the way.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who values poise over power. Newcomers stepping up from milder blends will appreciate its smooth, forgiving start, while seasoned aficionados return to it for the way the profile evolves across a long, contemplative session. It suits unhurried afternoons and after-dinner hours, and the box of 50 makes it an easy everyday classic to keep on hand. If you want a Habano with genuine heritage and reliable balance, the Churchill earns its place.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
It measures 7.0 inches (178 mm) in length with a 47 ring gauge, the format that bears Sir Winston Churchill’s name.
Is the Churchill a strong cigar?
No. It is a mild to medium smoke that begins gently and builds toward medium-full by the second third, making it accessible yet rewarding.
What flavors should I expect?
Look for sweet cedar and light chocolate on the nose, then cherry, plum, caramel, espresso, and a touch of leather and spice as it develops.
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.
Teresa Myers –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s has good flavor – cream and vanilla – 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.
Diane Ross –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s delivered on flavor (honey and nuts) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Margaret Butler –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s. 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!
Jonathan Baker –
The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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.
Susan Richardson –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Steven Rivera –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Brenda Gibson –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s! 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!
Shirley Neal –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Russell Fox –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of floral and cedar throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Edward Coleman –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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.
Eugene Simpson –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s! 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!
Lawrence Rose –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Jessica White –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Joshua Clark –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Lisa Barnes –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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 –
Best churchill I’ve had in a long time! Romeo y Julieta really knocked it out of the park with the Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s. Rich flavor profile featuring wood and spice, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Daniel Moore –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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.
Ralph Morrison –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 53 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cream and vanilla. Will definitely order more!
Debra Warren –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 59 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – honey and nuts. Will definitely order more!
Andrew Thompson –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Carol King –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s! 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!
Larry Barnes –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Karen Lee –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of honey and nuts. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Kevin Mitchell –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted honey and nuts with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Carolyn Jenkins –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s delivered on flavor (citrus and pepper) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Mildred Pierce –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Melissa Evans –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Frank Reed –
Solid churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s has nice flavors of caramel and toast and good construction. Enjoyed about 46 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Romeo y Julieta.
Deborah Stewart –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Cynthia Bailey –
The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s is a respectable churchill. Nice notes of cream and vanilla, 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.
Michael Anderson –
Incredible cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s from Romeo y Julieta is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of floral and cedar throughout the smoke. Lasted about 82 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Julia Holmes –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Laura Bell –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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.
Amanda Phillips –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Albert Fisher –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s! 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!
George Collins –
Very good cigar. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted honey and nuts with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Elizabeth Taylor –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s 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!
Lisa Walker –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 71 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – caramel and toast. Will definitely order more!
Jennifer Brown –
Really enjoyed this Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s. Romeo y Julieta consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of citrus and pepper. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Jean Stone –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s has good flavor – cream and vanilla – 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.
Philip Mason –
Excellent churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill 50’s has a refined flavor profile – lots of cream and vanilla. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 77 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.