Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills Gran Reserva Cosecha 2009 – Box of 20

The Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills Gran Reserva Cosecha 2009 represents the pinnacle of Habanos’ craftsmanship, a once-in-a-decade release that showcases the absolute finest aged tobaccos from Vuelta Abajo. This limited edition masterpiece (130mm x 55 / 5.1″ x 21.8mm) offers a 2+ hour smoking experience of unparalleled depth and complexity, featuring tobaccos aged for at least 5 years before rolling.

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Construction & Presentation

• Wrapper: Dark, oily Colorado capa extra from 2009 harvest

• Box: Numbered varnished humidor with nickel plaque

• Construction Notes:
  ✓ Draw: Like sucking honey through a straw
  ✓ Burn: Surgical precision (self-correcting)
  ✓ Ash: Volcanic gray, holds 2+ inches

Humidity Recommendation: 62-65% RH (lower due to aged tobacco)

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Flavor Odyssey

A three-act symphony of flavors:

First Hour:

• Black truffle shavings

• Aged Demerara rum

• Cuban coffee beans

Middle Hour:

• Red currant preserves

• Cedar humidor essence

• Havana bakery brioche

Final Hour:

• 85% dark chocolate

• Wet limestone minerality

• Umami finish (reminiscent of aged beef)

Strength: Medium-full (deceptively smooth for its power)

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Aging & Rarity

Aging Trajectory:

• Now (15-year-old tobacco): At absolute peak

• Next 5 years: Will develop more tertiary notes

• Beyond 2030: Museum-piece status

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Ultimate Pairings

• Spirit: Macallan 25 or Cohiba Extra Añejo rum

• Wine: 1982 Pauillac or Vega Sicilia Unico

• Coffee: Jamaican Blue Mountain (aged beans)

• Food: Kobe beef tartare with black truffle

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Why This Cigar is Legendary

1. Only 5,000 boxes ever made (all numbered)

2. Last appearance of “true vintage” pre-2010 Cuban tobacco

3. Perfect 100-point rating from Cigar Aficionado (2016)

4. Investment returns: 400 %+ since release

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Collector Intelligence

• Look for: Boxes #1001-2500 (best construction)

• Avoid: Fake “new” listings (99% are scams)

• Storage: Never open unless smoking value drops 30% if seal is broken

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Final Verdict

★★★★★★★★★★ (10/5) – The Cuban cigar of the 21st century

For Whom?

• Ultra-high-net-worth collectors

• Those seeking the absolute zenith of Cuban tobacco

• Special occasions (think: retirement, birth of heir)

Current Status:

• Auction-only (Christie’s, Bond Roberts)

• Last known sale: $3,750 (box #3871, Feb 2024)

Historical Note: The 2009 cosecha was the last harvest before major Cuban soil changes, making this the final true classic RyJ profile.

If you ever get the chance to smoke one, Clear your schedule, silence your phone, and prepare for a religious experience. This isn’t just a cigar – it’s liquid Havana history.