What tobaccos make up the classic Romeo y Julieta 1875?

The baseline 1875 is described by Altadis as Dominican made: an Indonesian Shade (TBN) wrapper over a Dominican binder with Dominican long fillers. That combination produces the line's signature cedar and nut profile with a mild pepper lift from the wrapper.

How strong is the 1875 and what flavor profile should I expect?

Official notes and reviews place the 1875 in the mild to medium/medium band. Expect smooth, medium bodied smoking with cedar, roasted nuts, a creamy texture and light cinnamon or restrained pepper—more balance than brute strength.

Are all '1875' cigars the same blend?

No. Altadis and reviewers note multiple 1875 iterations: the Dominican/Indonesian Shade core and later 1875 editions made with Nicaraguan tobaccos (including Nicaragua and Nicaragua–Connecticut releases). The Nicaraguan options tend to be earthier and spicier than the Dominican baseline.

How strong is the 1875 line?

The flagship 1875 blend is described as mild to medium to medium in body—built for a smooth, mellow smoke rather than heavy spice—though Nicaraguan iterations of the 1875 trend stronger and earthier.

Are there different versions of 1875 to be aware of?

Yes. Beyond the Dominican/Indonesian wrapped 1875, Altadis has released distinct Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua and 1875 Nicaragua Connecticut editions produced at Plasencia; those are separate blends with noticeably different, earthier flavor profiles.

Romeo y Julieta 1875 by Altadis U. S. A.

Indonesian Shade

Romeo y Julieta 1875

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The Romeo y Julieta 1875 is a Dominican-made, medium-bodied cigar finished with an Indonesian Shade (TBN) wrapper over a Dominican binder and long filler. It shows clean construction and white ash, and the flavor leans toward cedar, roasted nuts and a touch of cinnamon.

Sizes

Cedro Deluxe #2 (5 1/2" x 44)
Cedro Deluxe #1 (6 1/2" x 44)
Bully (5.0" x 50)
Rothchilde en Tubo (5.0" x 50)
Clemenceau en Tubo (6.0" x 50)
Deluxe #2 / Exhibicion #3 (6.0" x 50)
Churchill (7.0" x 50)
Belicoso (6 1/8" x 52)
Numero Dos en Tubo (6 1/8" x 52)
Exhibicion #1 (8 1/2" x 52)
Magnum (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium

Wrapper

Indonesian Shade (TBN)

Binder

Dominican

Filler

Dominican long-filler

Built on Dominican binder and long fillers and capped with an Indonesian Shade (TBN) wrapper, the 1875 favors a smooth, measured delivery over aggressive spice. Construction is typically clean with white ash; tasting notes center on cedar and roasted nuts with a soft, creamy backbone and a hint of cinnamon. The Indonesian Shade can add a restrained cereal sweetness or a subtle pepper lift on the nose, giving the blend a different aromatic fingerprint from straight Connecticut or Nicaraguan wrapped cigars. The 1875 name has also appeared on later Nicaragua and Nicaragua–Connecticut iterations (including releases with Plasencia tobaccos) that shift the profile toward earth, leather and pepper, and those versions taste noticeably different from the original Dominican bodied expression.

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Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua Magnum

A review of the 1875 Nicaragua Magnum (6 x 60) made at Plasencia: detailed tasting progression (cedar → leather → nuts → chocolate), construction notes and how the Nicaraguan puro compares to the Dominican/Indonesian baseline.

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Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua Connecticut Bully

Review of the 1875 Nicaragua Connecticut (Connecticut-seed wrapper grown in Nicaragua) with tasting notes on popcorn/cedar/espresso bitterness, construction and the blend’s sweeter retrohale—useful for understanding the Connecticut-Nicaragua concept in the 1875 family.

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Romeo y Julieta Envy Amulet Toro

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Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Robusto

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