Description

The Romeo y Julieta Exhibition No. 4 epitomises Cuban elegance in its Hermoso No. 4 vitola—precisely 5 inches (127mm) long by 48 ring gauge—hand-rolled tripa larga, totalmente a mano from select Vuelta Abajo tobaccos at Havana’s Romeo y Julieta factory, designed as a showcase robusto for the marque’s refined character since its early lines. Beneath its flawless, oily golden-brown Colorado wrapper—lightly veined, impeccably capped—lies a medium-bodied core of Criollo fillers and binder, wafting pre-light scents of roasted hazelnuts, polished leather, sweet cedar, and faint caramel that herald layered sophistication. Ignition unleashes creamy smoke with nutty earth foundation and subtle red pepper tingle in the cool first third, progressing through dark chocolate depth, toasted bread warmth, white pepper spice, floral vanilla lift, woody earthiness, cherry amaretto nuance, and honeyed silk mid-way, culminating in poised tobacco harmony over 45-60 minutes—puff steadily for optimal finesse. Exemplary construction yields velvety draw, razor-even burn, steadfast ash column, and fragrant plume, ideal for novices during social afternoons or connoisseurs seeking balanced indulgence; 2-4 years’ ageing enhances its creamy complexity among Habanos’ petite masterpieces.