The Romeo y Julieta Celestiales Finos represents a discontinued chapter in the illustrious history of one of Cuba's most recognized cigar brands. This regular production vitola enjoyed decades of presence in the brand's lineup before its eventual retirement from the market.
History and Background
The Celestiales Finos traces its origins to the pre-1960 era, making it one of the older established formats within the Romeo y Julieta portfolio. The cigar maintained its place in regular production for over four decades before being discontinued in 2002, marking the end of an era for this particular vitola.
Specifications
| Vitola Name | Celestiales Finos |
| Factory Name | Britanicas |
| Ring Gauge | 46 |
| Length | 137 mm (5⅜″) |
| Official Weight | 9.34 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Band | Standard band A |
Packaging History
Throughout its production run, the Celestiales Finos was offered in several packaging configurations:
- Dress box containing 25 cigars wrapped in cellophane (discontinued 2002)
- Dress box containing 25 cigars without cellophane (discontinued 2002)
- Cardboard pack of 3 cigars in cellophane (discontinued circa 1970s)
- Cardboard pack of 5 cigars in cellophane (discontinued circa 1970s)
Related Releases
A special edition connected to this vitola is the Romeo y Julieta Celestiales Finos Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor, which commemorated the turn of the millennium and celebrated the legacy of this particular format.
Collectibility
As a discontinued vitola with production spanning from before 1960 until 2002, the Celestiales Finos holds interest for collectors seeking to experience a piece of Romeo y Julieta's historical catalog. The Britanicas factory name identifies this specific format within the broader nomenclature of Cuban cigar production.