Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro Belicoso

-appearance--beautiful cigar.-construction--had major problems with burn.had to touch up several times.burned hot as well because it wasnt packed well,alot of air pockets which was the cause of both problems.-flavor--one dimensional.above average if only slightly.-value--worth it because of the fact that i got it in a free sampler pack.-overall--not impressed what so ever.ive had this one in the humidor for a while and id hate to have tried it when i got it.ill see if i got anymore to give a second chance.

The toro and the reserve real in my opinion are about as good as a monte#2 this one leaves me wanting more. The construction was nice and the wrapper was a nice smooth brown with a slight oily feel. the light up was nice with a earthy bread taste, the ash was really tight and the draw was perfect. the burn even but the flavor really did not develop. 2/3rds It was so boring I could really not continue and i tossed it. Try the toro in the reserve real

I can see that this has not been reviewed in nearly 2 years and for good reason. This is not a bad cigar, just not very good. Bland but well constructed. No relights necessary. Mild to medium in body but for the life of me I cannot remember what the predominant flavors were. Much better values out there.

I like the RYJ maduro line, this one was no different. A solid maduro but a bit pricy. Faint chocolate that came and went with a light sprinkling of spice. Just a good maduro flavor overall. I think the robusto had more flavor but thats not to say this offering was bad.

A dark, slightly box pressed cigar with a rough veiny wrapper. I found it to be a little tight causing a bit firmer draw than I prefer. The taste was nice with a chocolate taste at first blending into a spicy woodsy flavor. The finish was a bit hot for me but other than those two minor flaws this was a fine cigar.

A beautifully dark cigar with a somewhat dingy appearance. I was very excited about trying it, but ended up disappointed. The draw and construction were good, but the flavor was just plain dull. It reminded me a lot of the Diablo cigar I tried a few weeks ago. (That's not to say that this R&J was spicy, it’s to say that the Diablo was not and that they both were pretty lousy). The main flavor was newspaper, but it had a metallic citrus note to it as well, kind of like canned pineapple. It was such a boring smoke that I tossed it 2/3's of the way through and went to Taco Bell to get the burning paper taste out of my mouth. In short, this smoke was much too mild and one-dimensional, especially for a maduro. I will not be wasting any time with this one in the future.

This was the first RYJ other than a churchill that I have tried. Construction was good, draw was fairly easy and the burn was decent. The flavor was a little too woodsy, although it changed a little towards the last half of the cigar. This stick was milder than I am used to with the churchill maduro, I have a five pack and plan to let the others age a month or two before trying another.

Bought about 10 of these when they came out - should have tried one first. Not bad but just flat. Predominantly Nicaraguan filler I guess but not the flavor you get with some other cheaper brands. Burnt a bit unevenly. I save these for freinds who come over without a cigar!

Great smoke! I agree that they can be a tad tight, but that is the only negative I found. Great construction otherwise, and good burn qualities. The chocolate and citrus flavors are there in a smooth (especially for a maduro), medium bodied smoke. No harshness other than the very common one at first light.

A dark oscuro cigar with a slight box press flattening the sides, this stick had a beautiful black and silver band with nicely detailed embossing. The skin was tough and leathery with veins and a few lumps, and there were two tiny round holes in just the wrapper about halfway down. Also, there were a few little wrinkles in the cap. It did have a nice springy roll, however, and when clipped deep it allowed a medium firm draw.

There was a good earthy pre-light aroma, and the pre-light draw was loamy. Upon lighting there was a burst of flinty flavor, and then a full, medium bodied taste emerged. A decent grey ash held on well and tapped cleanly, even though there was a slightly uneven burn at times. It produced lots of chewy smoke.

A black and tan prepared in the traditional manner proved a good companion to the cigar as it continued to push out decent mid-range flavor. Smoked to the band, the cigar became stronger as it went, eventually giving me a slight nicotine buzz towards the end. Throughout, the aroma was rich and tempting.

Overall a good, generally well constructed cigar. Although satisfying, I’ve come to expect more from Romeo y Julieta products. This cigar could easily have been more complex and it was rougher than the usual Romeo y Julieta in construction and appearance; however, it was a nice change of pace. Recommended.

FINE smoke, tint of sweet (chocolate?). nice draw, tho sometimes inconsistancy between cigars. wonderful aroma. overall and enjoyable cigar for price.

The flavor of this cigar was very inconsistant, it never was a bad flavor but usually when I am ejoying a nice smoke I prefer it to be the same taste. I wouldn't buy another one but wouldn't turn one down if offered

You have to love the Raiders colored band on this cigar - nice looking maduro - dark even color. Unlike the other two reviewers to date, none of the nearly 17 RyJ Reserve Maduro Belicosos suffered from construction problems - the draw was always fine? The ash and even burn on these cigar is remarkable. The flavor is nice - it is so close to the RyJ Reserve Natural, but both are nice - there is a bit of a sweet flavor that tickles your tongue at the end of each draw - almost like the difference between Bud Light and Miller Lite - Bud just has a slight sweet tinge to it? Nevertheless, the flavor was nice - a bit on the mild side, soft sweet aroma and hints of toast - for $7, this cigar is not bad - unlike the Onyx Maduro, this cigar seems to contain a bit more character in its flavor.

Can't get enough of these Reserve Maduros. Don't usually care for torpedos, but the flavor and aroma of this compensated for the poor draw. Wrapped a bit tight, but impeccable quality in the blend. Dark chocolate with a hint of citrus, cedar. A fine "merlot" of a cigar. Will have to try a No. 4. (Usually prefer that shape).

This cigar was too firm. I turned Blue in the face trying to get a mouthful of smoke. It wasn't plugged, it just was packed too tight! However the taste I received left a lot to be desired. Around the half inch portion, I thought I tasted a little chocolate backed by a slight lemonly flavor. After that no taste at all. This stick was very bland for a maduro. Alas . . . will not buy again.