Is the Romeo y Julieta Churchill a good cigar for beginners?

It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.

How strong is the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?

The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.

What does the Romeo y Julieta Churchill taste like?

Expect cedar, roasted nuts, and light coffee, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What is the Romeo y Julieta Churchill's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2017). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?

It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and cognac. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.

How long does it take to smoke the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?

Plan on about 75 minutes for the churchill (julieta no. 2) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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Romeo y Julieta Churchill

The cigar that gave the Churchill its name — Cuba's classic, approachable 7-inch smoke with smooth cedar and a gentle, refined character.

Strength

MediumSmoke time ~75 min

The short answer

The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Cuban churchill (julieta no. 2) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cedar, roasted nuts, and light coffee. Critics rate it 92/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Roast · Sweet · Spice

Cedar Roasted nuts Light coffee Honey Mild spice

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2017

92/100

Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.

The verdict

The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Romeo y Julieta. It's a Cuban churchill (julieta no. 2) wrapped in Cuban at 7 in × 47.

On the palate, expect cedar, roasted nuts, and light coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2017. It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and cognac. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.

This is the cigar Winston Churchill smoked, and the vitola is literally named after him. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is one of the most famous Havanas ever made, and it has a reputation for being the friendliest way into serious Cuban cigars.

What it tastes like

For a full 7-inch Cuban, it's surprisingly mellow. Expect a medium-bodied smoke built around smooth cedar, roasted nuts, and a light coffee sweetness, with just a touch of spice keeping it interesting. It's elegant rather than powerful — the kind of cigar you can enjoy without it taking over your evening. The long format gives you over an hour of slow, even burning.

Who it's for

Romeo y Julieta is often described as the gateway brand to Cuban cigars, and the Churchill is the heart of that reputation. It's polished enough for a seasoned smoker but approachable enough that someone stepping up from milder sticks won't be overwhelmed. If you're weighing it against the bolder Nicaraguans, our Cuban vs Nicaraguan guide breaks down the difference in style.

Give yourself a relaxed hour, pair it with coffee or an aged rum, and don't rush it. Want to keep notes on how it smokes? Log it in the Casa DNC app and build your own tasting history.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.