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Montecristo Especial No. 2 vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill

How do Montecristo Especial No. 2 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. 2 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. 2 (Panetela)
Churchill (Julieta No. 2)
Size
6.0 in × 38
7 in × 47
Rating
—
92/100 · 2017
Flavor
CedarCreamCoffeeGrassLight 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.

Choose Montecristo Especial No. 2 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Montecristo Especial No. 2 →

Choose Romeo y Julieta Churchill if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Romeo y Julieta Churchill →

Montecristo Especial No. 2 vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill — FAQ

Is the Montecristo Especial No. 2 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. 2 brings cedar and cream, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill cedar and roasted nuts.
What's the difference between the Montecristo Especial No. 2 and the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
The Montecristo Especial No. 2 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. 2 or the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
Montecristo Especial No. 2: no published critic score yet. Romeo y Julieta Churchill: Cigar Aficionado 92/100.