Romeo y Julieta No.1 & Caorunn Gin & Tonic Pairing

The Cigar: Romeo y Julieta No.1

The Romeo y Julieta No.1 is a classic medium-bodied Cuban cigar often presented in tubos for protection and portability. It’s the perfect companion for relaxed daytime enjoyment.

• Strength: Medium

• Size: Corona (140mm x 40 ring gauge)

• Flavour profile: Cedar, roasted nuts, soft floral sweetness, and gentle spice.

• Character: Elegant and balanced, delivering quintessential Cuban smoothness.

The Drink: Caorunn Gin & Fever-Tree Tonic

Caorunn Gin, distilled in the Scottish Highlands, uses five Celtic botanicals — rowan berry, heather, bog myrtle, dandelion, and Coul blush apple — giving it a bright, crisp, and subtly floral profile.

• Serve: 50ml Caorunn Gin, top with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, poured over ice, garnished with thin slices of red apple.

• Flavour profile: Juniper-led, with citrus, wildflowers, and apple sweetness balanced by the tonic’s refreshing bitterness.

• Character: Clean, aromatic, and refreshing — a modern gin-and-tonic with depth.

Why They Work Together

• Refreshing Contrast: The gin and tonic’s brightness cuts through the cigar’s creamy cedar tones, keeping the palate fresh.

• Floral Harmony: The cigar’s light floral sweetness matches beautifully with Caorunn’s heather and apple botanicals.

• Balance of Strength: Both are medium-bodied, creating a delicate equilibrium where neither dominates.

• Perfect Occasion: Best enjoyed outdoors, late afternoon or early evening — a sophisticated yet easygoing combination.

Final Thoughts

Pairing the Romeo y Julieta No.1 with a Caorunn Gin & Fever-Tree Tonic proves that not all cigar pairings need dark spirits. The tonic’s crispness, gin’s botanical lift, and the cigar’s balanced smoothness create a pairing that’s light, elegant, and refreshing. Served over ice, it’s the perfect choice for warm evenings, where refinement meets relaxation.