Vitola: Sobresalientes (Robusto Extra) | Size: 53 ring gauge × 153 mm (6″)
Released in 2016 as part of the prestigious Edición Limitada series, the Romeo y Julieta Capuletos delivers an elegant expression of the brand’s signature floral and nuanced character. Featuring the Sobresalientes vitola—a generous 6″ by 53 ring format—this cigar stands out with its slightly darker, oily wrapper sourced from aged Cuban tobacco.
The blend showcases tobaccos aged for a minimum of two years, creating a refined profile that balances delicate sweetness with savory undertones. Initial flavors offer toasted bread, cocoa, and a hint of tomato-like acidity, layered over burnt wood and nutty aromas. As the cigar progresses, complexity builds with the emergence of hickory, gingerbread, and lemon zest, wrapped in a medium-full body.
While flavor delivery is detailed and intriguing, all three review samples were affected by tight draws—most likely from over-bunching near the cap. This resistance impacts airflow and combustion, leading to an inconsistent burn and muted expression in the final third. Despite these drawbacks, standout notes of Vietnamese iced tea, peanut shells, and earthy spice shine through.
The Capuletos is a cigar that offers glimpses of greatness. When the draw cooperates, the flavors are vibrant, structured, and well-integrated. For those willing to age or dry-box these cigars, there’s clear potential for an improved and rewarding experience. A true connoisseur’s smoke—one that asks for patience in return for complexity.
Ring Gauge: 53 | Length: 153 mm | Count: 25 | Shape: Robusto Extra | Factory Name: Sobresalientes
