Romeo y Julieta Piramides
The Romeo y Julieta Piramides was a distinctive figurado vitola that entered the Cuban cigar market in late 2000. Despite its promising introduction, this handmade cigar had a remarkably brief production run, lasting only until 2003 when it was discontinued. Today, it remains a curious footnote in the extensive Romeo y Julieta catalog—a cigar that came and went within just a few years.
Vitola Specifications
| Factory Name | Piramides |
| Ring Gauge | 52 |
| Length | 156 mm (6⅛″) |
| Official Weight | 14.26 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Presentation and Packaging
The Piramides was dressed with Romeo y Julieta's standard band A, consistent with the brand's traditional presentation. The cigars were packaged in dress boxes containing 25 units, reflecting the classic Cuban packaging approach for premium offerings.
Production History
Released in late 2000, the Romeo y Julieta Piramides represented the brand's exploration of the pyramidal format during this period. The cigar was classified as regular production rather than a limited edition or special release. However, its time in the portfolio was exceptionally short-lived. By 2003, production ceased entirely, making this one of the shorter-lived regular production cigars in modern Cuban cigar history.
Collectibility
Given its brief three-year production window, the Romeo y Julieta Piramides has become increasingly difficult to find. Cigar enthusiasts seeking to experience this discontinued vitola must now turn to the secondary market, where well-preserved examples occasionally surface among collectors and specialty retailers.