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[99call]

2 hours ago, JohnS said:

Romeo y Julieta Churchills OBM Dic 2016

Similarly to the last cigar I had, the Cohiba Siglo III, I had big expectations for this cigar but was surprised that it dominated in some flavours and not others. You see, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill has not let me down for some time, I think at least the last seven or eight over 12 to 18 months have been great to sensational, but they've all been cherry-laden. This just wasn't 'fruity' really, but I still enjoyed the other flavour that defined it, anise (or alternatively a close similar comparison would be licorice).

And like the Siglo III, the anise was the core flavour from beginning to the end, with some elements of sweet turkish delight, rosewater and toasted tobacco. It still had that Romeo y Julieta 'DNA flavour' to keep me interested and I still nubbed it.

Oh, but if only I had some cherries (or even some berry flavours)!

 

I'm interested John.   R&J is a brand I dip my toe into with infrequency.   I do LOVE them when they are good, but in a bi-polar fashion I HATE them when they're off their best.   I've currently retreated my holding to Petit Royales, as they are trustworthy nice  expressions of the savoury Cazadore body.

My question really centres around this idea.......the Exhibition 3&4 used to be my go to's for that sweet R&J profile.........where do you now get this hit? from what i've heard buying a recent box of R&J Exhib No 4 would be like putting a gun in ones mouth

[Wookie]

2 hours ago, JohnS said:

Romeo y Julieta Churchills OBM Dic 2016

Similarly to the last cigar I had, the Cohiba Siglo III, I had big expectations for this cigar but was surprised that it dominated in some flavours and not others. You see, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill has not let me down for some time, I think at least the last seven or eight over 12 to 18 months have been great to sensational, but they've all been cherry-laden. This just wasn't 'fruity' really, but I still enjoyed the other flavour that defined it, anise (or alternatively a close similar comparison would be licorice).

And like the Siglo III, the anise was the core flavour from beginning to the end, with some elements of sweet turkish delight, rosewater and toasted tobacco. It still had that Romeo y Julieta 'DNA flavour' to keep me interested and I still nubbed it.

Oh, but if only I had some cherries (or even some berry flavours)!

 

The stone fruit flavors you describe were what made the 1990s RyJ Churchill my favorite. Along with a nice med-full body. They slipped and it seems they may be making a comeback. A Brother from another forum mentioned 2017 onwards that they were coming back. I grabbed a box of March 2018 RyJ Churchills and smoked one the other day....much better than the 2015 box I've relegated to golf course status.  Boy, would it be nice if they can revive this historically legendary stick.

[99call]

50 minutes ago, Wookie said:

 Boy, would it be nice if they can revive this historically legendary stick.

Am I missing something?? isn't this what they've been doing thought 16 to 19

 

6 hours ago, planetary said:

A modern day classic.   Cream, Apricot, Melon, shortbread.........its all gold.......super tempted to make waves in the 08 box of 50 on the auctions

[JohnS]

53 minutes ago, 99call said:

I'm interested John.   R&J is a brand I dip my toe into with infrequency.   I do LOVE them when they are good, but in a bi-polar fashion I HATE them when they're off their best.   I've currently retreated my holding to Petit Royales, as they are trustworthy nice  expressions of the savoury Cazadore body.

My question really centres around this idea.......the Exhibition 3&4 used to be my go to's for that sweet R&J profile.........where do you now get this hit? from what i've heard buying a recent box of R&J Exhib No 4 would be like putting a gun in ones mouth

I am 100% exactly the same and I also know exactly what you mean about 'blandness'. In fact, I've had a tough time convincing our Sydney FoH friends about the recent change in Romeo y Julieta Churchills since 2015/16 (and especially 2017/18) because, like them, I concur that 2014 RyJ Churchills and prior were quite unsavoury for me (and them).

Again, I agree in regards to recent RyJ Exhibicion No 3's and 4's. I don't distinctly remember the RyJ Exhibicion No.3 coming up on a 24:24 listing in the last 4 or 5 years and the RyJ Exhibicion No.4 was last wildly popular throughout 2014/15 (even more so that current Quai d'Orsay stock, if you can believe that).

Of the variety of Romeo y Julieta vitolas I've tried in the last 2 or 3 years the standout for me has been the RyJ Churchills. When I want that RyJ 'hit' I invariably reach for these.

 

4 minutes ago, db13 said:

I haven’t gotten anise flavors from any recent production Siglo III. Does the anise notes develop with that cigar over time?

Aah yes, I didn't mean to word it that way. The 'anise' flavour was a reference to the RyJ Churchill.

[BellevilleMXZ]

Looooong week....time for a break!! Bolivar RC and some great rum. Have a great weekend folks!!

[99call]

1 minute ago, JohnS said:

Of the variety of Romeo y Julieta vitolas I've tried in the last 2 or 3 years the standout for me has been the RyJ Churchills. When I want that RyJ 'hit' I invariably reach for these.

Many thanks John, In a way I feared this would be the answer. I'm not a lover of the Chruchill/DC format, but will switch up when they're good.  Cheers mate, always informative. 

Would be so nice if there were a super sweet, fragrant floral laden Hermosos No 4 or Coronas Gordas out there............sadly there isnt. 

[Wookie]

37 minutes ago, 99call said:

Am I missing something?? isn't this what they've been doing thought 16 to 19

My 2015 box is okay but nothing compared to the heyday (mid 1990s). The 2018 March box shows some very compelling traits of yesteryear. I have not tried 2016-2017 Churchills. I hope they are returning to form. The old gold bands were legendary on my palate. 

[99call]

19 minutes ago, Wookie said:

The old gold bands were legendary on my palate. 

I agree with you, but I think the reason for this, is that the cigars that donned the old band featured all the best of  savoury and sweet of the R&J profile.   These days the R&J catalogue is split between savoury and sweet. 

[Lotusguy]

Gifted OR Edmundo - yum!



Paired with this very nice rum.

[Grateful13]

2000 that’s been in my humidor almost 2 years. First NC for me in nearly that long. Meh

 

[Sprouthog]

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[havanaclub]

A very nice start to this MSA DIC 17 Mag 46. Hopefully the Blues can rally and steal a win from the Stars.


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[Optic101]

‘14 Montecristo No 4.

Deep dark Chocolate and coffee. 

[Rupe]

Palmas Extras

[MigsG]

Just enjoyed my first Por Larranaga  Picadores - UER NOV 17 

Wonderful, all I could taste was sugarcane and some spiced tobacco. Good enough for me! 

[billh1]

Having a couple of friends over this evening to sample some Eagle Rare Bourbon and some Don Julio 1942 Tequila...thought I’d break out some MOB SEP 14 Hoyo De Monterrey DCs to complete the evening...

 

The evening started off with such promise but by the time we finished the Eagle Rare no cared to open the Don Julio...great fun was had by all!

Cheers!

 

Waiting on Kentucky Derby 145 with a ULA SEP 14 Ramon Allones Superiores...lovely cigar!

Cheers!

[fungi]

[Raskol]

C&C Time! RYJ Wide Churchill (unknown year)

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[Tollickd]

Ok only second one I have ever had and the draw is perfect and I am loving this stick! I think it might be time to jump for a box!


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[inter4alia]

AEM May 15 Famosos

C&C time ETP Mar 17 Boli PC with Big Shoulders pour over. Both extraordinary. 

[BenW]

Total citrus cream bomb, loved it.

Perfect draw, perfect construction. Ash kept for another half inch before falling.

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[SigmundChurchill]

It’s a Cohiba kind of morning.  Started with a wonderful UAO NOV 17 and then moved on to a Maduro.

 

And for this afternoon, a QDO Capitolio.

[CampDelta369]

Perfect Morning killed by the dreaded leaf blower! Really? 8 AM Saturday morning? Time to soothe the beast...

Partagas Short. ROTT. Young? Can’t be. Smokes like a dream... I think someone in logistics has done me a kindness.

[Wookie]

2015 #2



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[FatPete]

Winter has seemingly returned to the UK, so I lit up my first Partagas Presidente today indoors. A 2016 example.

What a lovely cigar, mild creamy vanilla, then sourdough. Will be buying a box next time they are up here.