The Romeo y Julieta 151st Kentucky Derby cigar celebrates the historic “Run for the Roses” in partnership with Churchill Downs, honoring the 151st running with a limited release of just 1,350 boxes and a handful of collectible coffins. Crafted at Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic, it features 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos aged over five years. Like the race itself, this cigar is rich with tradition and elegance. Medium-bodied and smooth, it offers refined notes of sweet spice, dried fruit, cedar, and a velvety finish that lingers like the echo of hooves down the homestretch.
PatricioSTAFF PICKPatricio's staff pick · Jun 2025
| Packaging | MSRP | Our price | You save | Smoke rings | Availability | Qty | Add to cart |
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| Box of 20 | $360.00 | $40.00 | 1,800 | Sold out | |||
| Single | $18.00 | $2.00 | 90 | Sold out |
| Packaging | MSRP | Our price | You save | Smoke rings | Availability | Qty | Add to cart |
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| Box of 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | 1,250 | Not sold onlineCall to order: 1.800.655.3385 |
The cigar delivers smooth notes of sweet spice, dried fruit, cedar, and a velvety finish
one of their best
Not medium...very woody ...no flavor..to mild
From the moment you pick up this Romeo y Julieta Derby edition, its pedigree feels unmistakable. The wrap is a Nicaraguan leaf with a mellow Colorado hue, tightly and uniformly packed into a solid 6" × 50 Toro. Supplies are limited—just 1,350 boxes in this 20-count run—so it's clearly aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate both quality and collectability. On lighting, the first few draws bring out a balanced mix of sweet spice and dried fruit. There’s a soft cedar undercurrent, giving it a refined woody character—not aggressive, but certainly noticeable. It’s medium-bodied but not timid: there’s strength and elegance. As you transition into the second third, a very pleasant nuttiness begins to emerge—almost like toasted walnuts or almonds—layered under that dried fruit sweetness. The cedar remains, but it’s softened by a gentle creaminess, which smooths out the profile and keeps it refined and not too sharp. In the last third, the cigar leans into a more woody, slightly darker tone. The fruit fades just a little, giving room for a subtle spice to rise—pepper flickers at the finish, but nothing overpowers. The finish is velvety, lingering, and satisfying—a kind of slow, polished crescendo The Romeo y Julieta 151st Kentucky Derby Toro is a refined, elegant limited-edition stick that pays homage to both racing tradition and cigar heritage. It isn’t about power or flash—it’s about balance, craftsmanship, and a thoughtful flavor journey. Whether you're lighting up to toast the roses or just treating yourself to something special, this cigar delivers a memorable, dignified smoke
Great smoke!
wow worth the extra bucks love the creme taste.
Good !
I fell in love with this cigar just as Romeo fell in love with Juliet. The Kentucky Derby blasted my tastebuds with the intensity of a bull crashing through the gates before a rodeo show. As I lit up this cigar for my first puff I instantaneously tasted wave of toasty cedar balanced with a perfect amount of natural sweetness. All throughout the cigar there was a pleasant aftertaste of dried fruit (almost plum-like flavor). The Kentucky Derby also has a mouth-watering oaky aroma. The burn stayed perfectly even and the cigar never needed a touch up from my lighter. However, it was at this point I realized this cigar has a very tight draw. Despite this, I was still pleased with the amount of smoke this beauty produced. The second third of this cigar introduces a charming amount of nuttiness. The combination of the dried fruit, cedar, and nuttiness flavor notes creates a perfect concoction that boldly imitates the taste and smell of chestnuts over a fire. The final third of this cigar produces a woody finish that felt stronger than the previous two thirds (almost maduro-esque). A hint of spice begins to unveil itself throughout this third that greatly contrasts the remaining fruitiness this cigar had left. Overall, this cigar is fantastic. If you enjoy the nutty, cedar, and dried fruit flavor notes you cannot miss this one!
