Montecristo Especial No. 1 vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill
How do Montecristo Especial No. 1 and Romeo y Julieta Churchillstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Montecristo Especial No. 1 and Romeo y Julieta Churchill sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Laguito No. 1 (Lancero)
- Churchill (Julieta No. 2)
- Size
- 7.5 in × 38
- 7 in × 47
- Rating
- —
- 92/100 · 2017
- Flavor
- CedarCreamGrassCoffeeLight spice
- CedarRoasted nutsLight coffeeHoneyMild spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Romeo y Julieta Churchill carries the published pedigree (92 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Montecristo Especial No. 1 vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo Especial No. 1 or the Romeo y Julieta Churchill better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Montecristo Especial No. 1 brings cedar and cream, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill cedar and roasted nuts.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo Especial No. 1 and the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
- The Montecristo Especial No. 1 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Romeo y Julieta Churchill is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Montecristo Especial No. 1 or the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
- Montecristo Especial No. 1: no published critic score yet. Romeo y Julieta Churchill: Cigar Aficionado 92/100.