Description
Romeo y Julieta 1875
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Size: Belicoso 6 ⅛" × 52
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Vitola: Belicoso
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Wrapper: Indonesian Shade Grown TBN
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Binder: Dominican
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Fillers: Dominican long fillers
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Strength: Mild to Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Cedar wood, roasted nuts, gentle black pepper, earthy leather, light citrus, subtle sweetness, smooth finish
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Pairing Notes:
Morning coffee, almond biscotti, mild single malt Scotch, honeyed croissant, herbal tea
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Manufacturer: Tabacalera de García, Dominican Republic
Privada Storytelling
Heritage That Whispers Instead of Shouts
Romeo y Julieta 1875 is a blend born from legacy. It's one of the most recognized names in cigars, yet few truly slow down to taste what it offers. This is the classic for the collector who knows that strength is not the only story a cigar can tell.
It opens gently with cedar and roasted nuts. As the profile evolves, light citrus and black pepper begin to shape the middle third. By the time you reach the final stretch, soft leather and faint sweetness create a closing act that’s more conversation than crescendo. It’s a cigar designed for quiet confidence, not performance.
Flavor Journey
The first third delivers cedar, earth, and a touch of toasted almond
The second third builds with subtle pepper and citrus layered over soft wood
The final third finishes with light leather, mild sweetness, and refined smoke
Draw is steady and easy. Burn is clean and consistent. The smoke texture remains mellow and smooth throughout.
Why It Belongs in Privada
The 1875 is a foundational blend. It reminds us that not every cigar needs to chase boldness to earn its place. It’s dependable, balanced, and full of quiet complexity. It belongs in the Privada humidor as a go-to when grace takes priority over muscle.
It’s a reminder that sometimes the most collected cigars are the ones you keep coming back to.