Named after William Shakespeare’s tragic lovers, the origins of Romeo y Julieta as a Habano date back to 1875.
Romeo y Julieta. Developed in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Mannin Garcia, this brand immediately showed its quality by winning gold medals in four universal expositions between 1885 and 1900. But it really took off after its acquisition in 1903 by Jose Rodriguez Fernandez, known as "Pepin."
Winston Churchill became a devotee of Romeo y Julieta. Since his visit to Havana in 1946, his name has not only been commemorated on a band but it has also served to describe the marque’s most famous size measuring 7 inches by 47 ring gauge - the Churchill.
The $8.61 tobacco tax is already included in the price. We cannot guarantee your cigar will arrive safely if you choose to order and have it shipped but if you choose to purchase a Humidi bag, we will package it in there to help preserve the proper humidity level and provide an additional layer of protection.