About the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills
Romeo y Julieta has been one of Cuba’s flagship houses since 1875, and no vitola carries its name more proudly than the Churchill, a format the marca dedicated to Sir Winston himself. The Short Churchills arrived in 2006 as a robusto-sized tribute to that legacy, debuting at the annual Havana cigar festival and quickly earning a place in the rotation of seasoned aficionados. Rolled with long-filler tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Pinar del Rio, it packs the classic Romeo character into a stick you can enjoy in well under an hour.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is smooth and creamy, leading with cedar and a gentle honeyed sweetness that frames notes of light coffee and toasted nuts. As you move into the middle, the cedar deepens and earthier tones emerge, joined by a measured touch of pepper and the supple leather that defines the house style. The final third pulls everything toward a darker, espresso-driven close, with sweet wood lingering on a finish that stays balanced rather than heavy.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak echo the cigar’s sweet wood and leather.
- A cup of strong black coffee or espresso that mirrors the smoke’s roasted core.
- A lightly peated single malt Scotch for drinkers who want a little contrast against the creamy cedar.
Aging and storage
Like most Cuban robustos, the Short Churchills rewards patience. Kept at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius, the blend rounds out over a year or two, softening any youthful edge and letting the honeyed sweetness and cedar marry more completely. Store the cigars in a well-seasoned humidor, keep them away from direct light and temperature swings, and rotate your stock so that older sticks reach the front of the rotation.
Who it is for
This is an ideal Cuban for the smoker who appreciates Romeo y Julieta’s elegant, approachable profile but wants the heft and burn time of a robusto. Its Mild to Medium strength makes it friendly enough for those still building their palate, while the layered cedar, leather, and coffee notes give experienced aficionados plenty to savor. It suits a relaxed afternoon, a post-dinner moment, or any occasion where you have less than an hour but still want something genuinely refined.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills?
It is a Robusto measuring 4 7/8 inches (124mm) by a 50 ring gauge, giving you the full robusto girth in a slightly shorter length.
How strong is the Short Churchills?
It sits in the Mild to Medium range, making it accessible for newer smokers while still offering enough cedar, leather, and coffee depth to please longtime Cuban enthusiasts.
When was the Short Churchills released?
Romeo y Julieta introduced the Short Churchills in 2006 as a robusto-format companion to the brand’s classic Churchill vitola.
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 its Cigar Aficionado rating, Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
Albert Ross –
Absolutely outstanding churchill! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cream and vanilla. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Alexander Green –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short 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.
Lisa Walker –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills! 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!
Lawrence Rose –
Great smoke for the price. This Romeo y Julieta Short 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!
Andrew Thompson –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills is a quality churchill. 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.
Samuel Morris –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills 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!
Robert Martinez –
The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short 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.
Joe Fisher –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of wood and spice, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Carolyn Jenkins –
This is hands down one of the best churchills I’ve smoked this year. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of floral and cedar. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Christopher Wilson –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Short 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.
Marie Reynolds –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills 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!
Amanda Phillips –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills delivered on flavor (wood and spice) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Pamela Ward –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 50 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – floral and cedar. Will definitely order more!
Henry Gardner –
Decent churchill but not my favorite from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills 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.
Roger Webb –
Top-tier quality from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Short 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!
Anna Sanders –
Incredible cigar! The Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills from Romeo y Julieta is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of citrus and pepper throughout the smoke. Lasted about 76 minutes. Already ordering another box!
William Garcia –
Excellent churchill from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills has a refined flavor profile – lots of citrus and pepper. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 90 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Roy Torres –
Absolutely outstanding churchill! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cream and vanilla. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Jennifer Brown –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Short 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!
Joshua Clark –
Absolutely love this Romeo y Julieta Short 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!
Theresa Lawson –
Five stars all the way! The Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short 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!
Gerald Grant –
A true masterpiece from Romeo y Julieta. This Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of wood and spice, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Walter Sanders –
Exceptional cigar from Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of caramel and toast throughout the 84 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Cheryl Chapman –
Great cigar! Romeo y Julieta Romeo y Julieta Short 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!