Aficionado Knowledge: Country of Origin: Nicaragua Company: Altadis U.S.A Release Date: Production: Regular Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan (Plasencia farms) Filler: Nicaraguan (Plasencia farms ) MSRP: 11.99-13.99 Example smoked: Bully 5×50 A prior caveat: I am not the biggest fan of Romeo y Julieta, I typically gravitate towards Macanudo when it comes to Domican Republic made cigars rather than Romeo y Julieta. Even in the case of the new 1875 line by Romeo y Julieta, their attempt to make a Nicaraguan puro has me skeptical. When I think Nicaraguan cigars I immediately think of Perdomo. I find that companies that attempt to overstep their boundaries with bold new or re-imagined products often fall flat. I do however, have an open mind and would be more than willing to change it in the case of the 1875 Connecticut. Real time review: The unlit cigar's foot is subtly sweet a...
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