Vitola: Tacos Imperiales (Grand Corona) | Size: 49 ring gauge × 168 mm (6⅝″)
Unveiled at a high-profile event in Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, the Romeo y Julieta Tacos Edición Limitada 2018 revives the Tacos Imperiales vitola, a size that hasn’t been seen since the 1970s. This Edición Limitada was one of only three released that year by Habanos S.A., emphasizing rarity, aged tobaccos (minimum two years), and a unique size not found in the brand’s regular production lineup.
The cigar showcases a medium-brown wrapper with light oil and a slightly rustic texture. A tight draw at first may require adjustment, but once lit, the profile delivers a distinctive and savory flavor mix: salted almonds and creamy cedar dominate from start to finish. These primary notes are joined by hints of coffee, leather, bitter chocolate, baker’s spice, and a touch of floral sweetness. A delicate caramel undertone builds subtly on the retrohale, particularly in the middle third.
Construction improves as the cigar burns, with the draw loosening and burn requiring only minimal touch-ups. The strength gradually builds from mild-medium to just above medium by the final third, yet remains well-mannered and balanced throughout.
While not overly complex, the Romeo y Julieta Tacos EL 2018 offers a creamy, salty, and wood-forward experience that hints at deeper flavors waiting to emerge with additional aging. If you enjoy vintage-inspired vitolas and refined profiles with subtle transitions, this cigar is a promising candidate for long-term humidor time.
Ring Gauge: 49 | Length: 168 mm | Count: 25 | Shape: Grand Corona | Factory Name: Tacos Imperiales
