Romeo y Julieta Cigars 150th Anniversary

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Cigar Dojo · Jun 25, 2025

The Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet is one of the most refined and cohesive blends to ever wear the brand’s name. It delivers a flavor-first experience that trades brute strength for texture, balance, and clean complexity. With its juicy floral sweetness, warming spice, and elegant transitions, this is a cigar that rewards patience and attention—an ideal choice for enthusiasts that appreciate subtlety over sizzle. While the final stretch doesn’t quite sustain the brilliance of the first half, the experience as a whole feels thoughtfully composed and worthy of the milestone it commemorates.

Toro · 6.00″ × 54 · Medium-Light · Dominican Republic

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet (6 x 54)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Apr 26, 2025

6.00″ × 54

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Cigar Aficionado · Aug 1, 2025

Made with an even cap and round head. First puffs are spicy and herbal, followed by bolder notes of oak and coffee bean. Touches of vanilla and cinnamon precede the walnut and molasses finish.

Toro · 6.00″ × 54 · Medium-Full · Dominican Republic

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Cigar Coop · Oct 27, 2025

We review the Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary in the Balconet (Toro) size. Early in 2025, this line was rolled out by Altadis U.S.A. Key flavors: Cocoa, Natural Tobacco, Herbal, Earth, Fruit, Cedar, Pepper.

Medium · Dominican Republic

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Halfwheel · Jul 26, 2025 · April 2025

While I have not yet tried the Amantes, I was interested to see what the Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet had to offer. I found the cigars started out with a great first third, followed by a more mellow profile and less distinct flavors in the final two thirds, albeit still an enjoyable experience. In addition, two of the three cigars needed at least one correction with my lighter, but there were no major burn issues. One hundred and fifty years is nothing to sneeze at, and while the Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet is certainly not the most complex blend in Altadis U.S.A.’s line-up, I did enjoy the experience.

6.00″ × 54 · Dominican Republic

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Developing Palates · Jul 9, 2025 · April 2025

So my eyes weren't deceiving me. The elegance of the packaging matched the smoking experience. The overall flavor profile showed good harmony, touching on sweetness, sourness and tannins (which helped with the body). It's been a while since I liked something out of Altadis, so this Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet was definitely a much needed win. Well done.

Toro Extra · 6.00″ × 54 · Dominican Republic