Romeo y Julieta cigarettes is a Cuban brand of cigarettes, currently owned by the Franco-Spanish company Altadis, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco and manufactured by Habanos SA and BrasCuba.[1] The brand is named after the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet.
 Cuban pack of Romeo y Julieta Habana cigarettes | |
| Product type | Cigarette |
|---|---|
| Owner | Altadis, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco |
| Produced by | Altadis, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco |
| Country | Cuba |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Markets | Cuba, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Moldova, Russia |
| Carcinogenicity: IARC group 1 | |
History
The brand was launched in 1999, where it is currently made.
Romeo y Julieta cigarettes are mainly sold in Cuba, but are or were sold in Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico Moldova and Russia.[2][3] Made of the same tobacco as their older cigar namesakes, Romeo y Julieta cigarettes are notable for their very strong flavour. They are made of dark tobacco, like gauloises.
See also
References
External links
- Romeo y Julieta on Habanos.com