Saturday, July 23, 2011

A recent trip to Vancouver BC Canada yielded some enjoyable smokes. Most notable was this "short" churchill from Romeo Y Julieta. This stout robusto with a hefty 50 ring gauge measured nearly 5 inches. I told the shop owner of City Cigar Emporium "I've never smoked butter before, but I imagine if I had, it would be a smooth, creamy, and sweet as this cigar. (You would be hard pressed to find a shop better than, in terms of selection and price, than this amazing establishment.)
I asked if I could enjoy this cuban delight in the store, but recent regulations have put an end to that in the US and I guess Canada as well. There was however a nice park right across the street where he suggested I find a little spot above a water fall with amazing views. I found it and I was in for a treat! This Romeo Y Julieta was perfect from the lite. The only thing negative was when it burned my finger when I tried to smoke the last 1/2 inch. I could have put the rest in my mouth and just chewed on it. Almost a contradiction in terms, this "short" churchill was a perfect burn from the beginning. RYJ gets a little too mild for my tastes when they age, but this was perfect. Smoke was perfect, ash was nice and white, and the flavor was just...butter. What else can I say about this cigar except for "buy it."

I have a couple more little ones that I will review. But I need a good reason to enjoy them. So stay tuned.
Here is a little collage of the view, seat, and treat.