How strong are Vintage cigars and what flavors are typical?

Official and retailer descriptions place Vintage in the mild‑to‑medium strength lane. Expect a creamy, buttery texture early, soft cedar notes, light toasted nuts and only restrained spice rather than aggressive pepper.

Which sizes are notable in the Vintage line?

The line is offered in several numbered Vintage sizes, a Corona that the brand lists as available in a glass tube, and a distinctive triangular Vintage VI (60 x 6 1/2), giving smokers visual and session‑length variety within the same blend.

How strong are the Vintage cigars?

Official and retailer descriptions place Vintage in the mild‑to‑medium strength lane — more about cream and cedar than punch or heavy pepper.

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Classic Connecticut

Romeo y Julieta Vintage

Creamy Dominican Smokes

Altadis U.S.A.

About Romeo y Julieta Vintage

Wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade and built with a Mexican binder over Dominican long fillers, Romeo y Julieta Vintage lives in the mild‑to‑medium lane. Expect a creamy, buttery mouthfeel with soft cedar notes and steady, approachable flavors. The line arrives in several Vintage vitolas — including a Corona in a glass tube and the distinctive triangular Vintage VI — offering variety within a lighter, composed smoking profile.

Made in Dominican Republic
Mild to Medium
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Creamy, buttery, mild cedar

Key Details

Made By

Altadis U. S. A.

Made In

Dominican Republic

Strength

Mild to Medium

Wrapper Focus

Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade

Known For

Romeo y Julieta Vintage

Official Website

altadisusa.com

Smooth Connecticut

Romeo y Julieta Vintage

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Romeo y Julieta Vintage is made in the Dominican Republic with an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, Mexican binder, and Dominican long fillers. Mild to medium in strength, the line emphasizes creamy, buttery smoke with a smooth cedar presence and is available in several Vintage vitolas, including a distinctive triangular variant.

Sizes

Vintage I (6.0" x 43)
Corona (Glass Tube) (5 1/2" x 44)
Vintage II (6.0" x 46)
Vintage IV (7.0" x 48)
Vintage III (5.0" x 50)
Vintage VII (6.0" x 50)
Vintage V (7 1/2" x 50)
Vintage VI (6 1/2" x 60)

Strength

Mild to Medium

Wrapper

Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade

Binder

Mexican

Filler

Dominican long fillers

Altadis USA's Connecticut‑shade expression rolled in the Dominican Republic, Romeo y Julieta Vintage favors polish over power. A light Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper gives the line its blonde, silky look while the Mexican binder and Dominican long fillers supply structure and that familiar mild Dominican temperament. Smoking impressions lean toward a creamy, buttery mouthfeel with restrained spice and a steady cedar thread; strength sits in the mild‑to‑medium lane rather than the peppery end of the spectrum. Offered in multiple Vintage sizes—most notably the triangular Vintage VI—the line is defined by consistency and an easygoing, composed profile suited to shorter or mid‑length sessions.

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Articles & Reviews

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Romeo y Julieta Perfectos (1968)

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Romeo y Julieta Réplica de Humidor Antiguo Romeos (2008)

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Video Gallery

Smoking the Romeo y Julieta Vintage

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the brand, Vintage uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican binder with Dominican long fillers—built to emphasize a creamy, mild‑to‑medium smoking profile.