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.
