{"product_id":"romeo-y-julieta-150th-anniversary-prologue","title":"Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a commemorative \u003cstrong\u003e5 x 50 Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e created to celebrate the legendary brand's \u003cstrong\u003e150th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in 1875, Romeo y Julieta reached this historic milestone in 2025, marking the occasion with an ambitious blend developed from premium tobaccos supplied by some of the cigar industry's most respected growing families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted at \u003cstrong\u003eTabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Prologue features an \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eMexican San Andrés binder\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an international filler blend of \u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian, Honduran and Dominican tobaccos\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a complex medium to medium-full experience with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, spice, chocolate, coffee, earth and subtle fruit sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romeo y Julieta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera de Garcia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru, Honduras \u0026amp; Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Medium-Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Premium Long Filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box of 16 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a sophisticated combination of old-world character and contemporary blending. The official profile begins with \u003cstrong\u003ecedar and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e before developing richer layers of \u003cstrong\u003echocolate and coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by an earthy sweetness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multinational filler blend adds additional complexity, with subtle fruit and herbal characteristics appearing alongside the darker cocoa, coffee and earth components. Overall, the Prologue offers substantially more depth and strength than many traditional Romeo y Julieta expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCelebrating 150 Years of Romeo y Julieta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomeo y Julieta traces its origins to \u003cstrong\u003e1875\u003c\/strong\u003e, making 2025 the brand's 150th anniversary. The commemorative collection was developed not simply as new packaging for an existing blend, but as a dedicated project incorporating specially selected tobaccos and contributions from several important tobacco-growing families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003ePrologue\u003c\/strong\u003e fits the literary heritage of Romeo y Julieta while positioning the 5 x 50 as the opening chapter of the anniversary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBox of 16 Cigars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in a commemorative \u003cstrong\u003ebox of 16 cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unusual 16-count configuration distinguishes the anniversary collection from many traditional Romeo y Julieta box presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Prologue 5 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e was evaluated by \u003cstrong\u003eCigar Aficionado \/ Cigar Insider\u003c\/strong\u003e in May 2025 and received a score of \u003cstrong\u003e87 points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e87 Points – Cigar Insider \/ Cigar Aficionado – May 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blind tasting described the cigar as medium-full and found an earthy and herbal character with mint and a pine-like finish. The review confirms the exact \u003cstrong\u003e5 x 50 Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e dimensions as well as its Ecuadorian wrapper, Mexican binder and Dominican, Honduran and Peruvian filler composition.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cigaraficionado.com\/rating\/romeo-y-julieta-150th-anniversary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Snob Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigar Snob\u003c\/strong\u003e also reviewed the Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary project, highlighting the unusual five-country tobacco blend and commemorative concept. Its coverage confirms the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder and Peruvian, Honduran and Dominican filler tobaccos.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cigarsnobmag.com\/video\/2025\/07\/22\/romeo-y-julieta-150th-anniversary-review-cigar-snob-podcast-e165\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorates \u003cstrong\u003e150 years of Romeo y Julieta\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased for the brand's 1875–2025 anniversary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 x 50 Prologue Robusto.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapper aged and fermented by A.J. Fernandez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMexican San Andrés binder supplied by the Turrent family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Peruvian filler tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonduran tobacco associated with the Plasencia family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Dominican tobacco from José Mendez \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an additional aged, undisclosed tobacco component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted at Tabacalera de Garcia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to medium-full profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of cedar, spice, chocolate, coffee, earth and subtle fruit sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e87 Points – Cigar Insider \/ Cigar Aficionado.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 cigars per box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a major milestone for a cigar name established in 1875. For the anniversary blend, Romeo y Julieta brought together tobacco and expertise from several of the industry's most respected agricultural partners and produced the finished cigars at the historic Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Romeo y Julieta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131117355206,"sku":"196043008551","price":257.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/Romeo_y_Julieta_150th_Anniversary_Prologueo2026_12_30_56.png?v=1788286051","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/romeo-y-julieta-150th-anniversary-prologue","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}