CI Knock-Offs - Compare to Romeo y Julieta

Nice go to smokes for after a long day of work, good balance flavor for a knockoff…

Awesome

Good smoke for the money. Will order again.

Great smooth smoke , roll and buy for the $$

Do taste a lot like Romeo’s and nice draw. One was dried out. Hopefully the only one!

Great smoke!

Draw was very loose but not a deal breaker. Some of them burned unevenly but again, I understand that they are knockoffs. Overall, still decent quality and good smoke for the price. I like romeos so thank you for offering this option.

Burn was even, construction is great, not one stick crack or unwrapped in the slightest. Flavor could use some work. Would and will buy again.

Surprisingly mild

Great and easy to smoke cigar. I will definitely be buying more.

Excellent construction.

Good taste. Burns alittle quick.

I am enjoying these cigars quite a bit! Good blend and smoke nicely.

Again a good cigar for the money no draw problems so far although I've run into a couple short zippers not a big problem though.

Good everyday smoke. One or two packed tight. Otherwise fine.

These are really good for a "knockoff". They burn evenly and draw smooth. If you need a good smoke but don't have a lot of cash, I highly recommend this iteration of the CI Knockoffs.

Excellent construction Perfect draw Really good flavor. I prefer a larger ring which can be pricey. These are the perfect hanging out of my mouth lit or unlit cigar on the farm.

Excellent price and acceptable quality, maybe even a little better than acceptable. Makes for a great bargain.

Burns well. Excellent

For the price these are not bad.They burn evenly and draw nicely.A few have tunneled while smoking , due to loose roll.But I usually use these to give to friends when they come over.And keep the better sticks for myself!

Nice!

Superb quality for the money

Great medium body smoke. Draws well and burns evenly. Overall great deal.

Like the torpedo version. Good draw, burns evenly. Will buy again.

First time purchase of the Torpedo. Very smooth tasty and even burn. Will definitely add them to my renew list.

Great quality daily smoke. Ash perfectly and make for a wonderful knock-off!!

Very consistent and good flavor, so far every stick has burned very well and evenly

Solid smoke. Enjoy them on the golf course.

Did not burn evenly

Flavor is fine but do not remain fresh.

Good value cigar

Worth the price

This is a very good inexpensive smoke. They burn very well. Not a harsh flavor and an easy draw. I would definitely recommend these cigars to anyone !

These are very good daily cigars and are smooth without strong after taste or harshness. I have reordered these again and enjoy them !

Good strong even burning cigar. Will order again

It burns well, is smooth to taste and an all around decent smoke. I'd buy them again.

Excellent

They suck. Sorry for the bluntness of my review. These cigars are like Romeo’s like water is to wine. A embarrassment to compare.

Nice taste little dry. Sitting in humidor hopefully it’ll be better

For the price, it was a decent cigar. Burned good, I only had one out of the bundle that had a hard draw to it.

Great

Impressive, they burn well and taste very good! Can't beat the price! 5 Stars.

Great smoking cigar for the price .

Not bad for the $$$ smokes hot but holds up to other cigars in this price range

Made great with a wonderful flavor

Great for the price

Excellent smoke at great price!

I really enjoy these on the golf course. For the price if one falls off the court and under a tire, oh well! I'll light up another one. Very tasteful. I don'r know if it's me; but, I think I taste a chocolate in the smoke!

Even burn. Nice smoke for knocking around the yard.

Was actually incredibly surprised by these. No idea how they compare to R&J because I don't feel like wasting cigars by smoking one of these and a R&J at the same time to do a real comparison but as a stand alone cigar these are very good.

Not a bad smoke for the money but leaving an unpleasant after taste. I’ll try a different one next time.

Great smoke for the $!

I'm no cigar buff, but these didn't taste as cheap as they are. Would buy again

Good cigar !! Smokes well.

This is a easy every day stick to smoke. Nothing special but it does burn nice.

Great smoke…not a Romeo Juliet but a great substitute!

Amazing flavor, great burn.

The cigar was very smooth with a easy draw. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of these inexpensive cigars.

burns even, good taste

They are great for the price.

Great flavor, nice burn

Amazing cigar for the price. Slow burning and full of flavor. One of the best knock offs I’ve purchased from CI. Highly recommended.

Better after being aged

The CI Romeo knockoffs have become a staple in my humidor. Although I have more expensive cigars available, I break these cigars out for just about any occasion. Well constructed, good draw and the taste is better than a lot of higher end cigars. Good when I buy them but even better when they are in the humidor for a couple of months. Great value.

Good smoke

Not bad for a knock off

Such a great flavor from start to fininish. Not to mild and not to strong. The burns have always been even with no issues.

These are very good cigars but my latest order consisted of very dry cigars. The first one I smoked after receiving them had the wrapper start to peel away about half way through the cigar.

Okay, but a number with bad draw and seemed very dry.

Tastes good, burns good, some are rolled too tight.

The Best cigars I ever had for the price😃!

Good flavor and draw

3.5 need to relight flavor was true to advertise

I do like this cigar. Good taste, rolled just right, however the wrapper seems a little thin and wants to skin off. Could be a 52 or 54 ring size to stay lit better.

I have to give them a 3 star rating do to inconsistent construction. Flavor was okay but you never knew when you would get a bad burn due to holes from the rolling process.

The flavor is quite good. But in my 1st bundle I had one that was terrible. Unsmokable! 2 had to be poked from both ends. I’ve bought 3 bundles now and am quite satisfied. Just make sure if you go somewhere and plan on a cigar, bring 2. In case you need a backup.

Good flavor, the cigar burns smoothly without requiring too much attention

These cigars are fantastic for the price point.

Ok when on sale.. not even close to R&J

You just can't beat this cigar ! Slap a Romeo y Julieta label on it! Price and flavor are wonderful!

Inconsistent in density and burn. Fairly smooth and a decent value for an everyday smoke. Definitely not a Romeo Y Julieta.

Very few dudes. Budget smoke

Construction good and flavor good Worth the price

Great

Not bad at all.

They were good for the price. I had to use my draw poker to put a hole down the center. Then the draw was great.

Good everyday torpedo. Flavorful and well put together. Good value for the price.

A good stick but a little tight on the draw!

A very rich and smooth smoke as well as a great value!!

I like this cigar, it’s one of my favorites. He never disappoints.

Good every day smoke

Great Value burn, the draw on the sticks are smooth as butter. Not too harsh, breat flavor. Yes they are a knock off, but hard to tell the difference. Used them for a golf outing and zero guilt passing one to everybody.

Good value...... good smoke.......... even burn

good cigar

They are awesome I really enjoy them.

good

Great cigar for the price.

Excellent flavor, nice tight roll, with a great aroma! Romeo and Juliet knock offs are one of my favorites.

A very good smoke

They are pretty good cigars I will get them again.

Mild cigar, priced right.

This is a very decent everyday smoke for a hard to beat price. Never had any problems smoking these, no blobs, no busted leaves, etc.

I smoke Romero y Julieta and this cigar is good for the price. No problem with the cigar at all so far.

Good solid smoke for the money! Hard to beat… Nice smooth flavors to the end!

Cant beat the price! Good quality!

The size, the wrapper color, the construction, the taste is all premium and the price is reasonable. Will order on a regular basis.

not bad

Average cigars.

Will definitely buy again!

Really good smoke, burns well a few were rolled too tight causing hard draw but for the price, well worth it.

Good smoke although lately the burn is uneven and inconsistent.

Good, mild flavor (not quite a R & J). It has a long burn time, 1 hrs or so. I enjoy them and H azve re-ordered them several times. Good smoke for the money.

not bad

These are the best tasting knock off I’ve ever had! The quality and taste are Superb!! 5STARS

Pleasantly surprised. A pretty good smoke at a great price. Will order more.

Everyone of these cigars has been well constructed and crafted in a manner consistent with the big name brands. I am a big believer in the "something's gotta give" factor. If the flavor is on point, which these are, then the construction is usually bupkiss. If the construction is a knock out, which these cigars possess, then the flavor is garbage. If neither the construction or the flavor is bad then the draw...... you'll get canoes and burn outs and all sorts of issues. These cigars are knock out, knock offs! These babies are also the perfect lancero size and the fact that the boxes are so affordable is just the icing on the cake. I'm not worrying about a special cigar event or something like that. I'm worrying about how many matches I have lying around.

The price was right and they are very tasty

Not Bad flavor But some had to tight of a draw and the cap would occasionally split with a V cut. Even burn and consistent flavor.

Nice cigar. Even burn. Good taste and pleasant aroma.

very average cigar

Most have drawn well but not all

Good smoke for the money. Will buy again.

Great every day smoke for the money

Nice

Can say it's a great cigar very tasty

Nice even burn, drew well and lots of smoke. Tasted pretty good to me. Good cigar for the price.

This is a great smoke and I would recommend this to anyone and you’ll be pleased…

Nothing Special here. The smoke is ok. Rapper holds mostly. Cigar burns fast. As for construction well some cigars are wrapped loosely some tight - hard to smoke- but about half are constructed well. They do not compare to the real thing

Great value. Rougher taste towards the end of the smoke

Nice smoke decent burn

I bought these as an inexpensive knock-around cigar for when I'm just wanting to have a cigar after work. I've found these to be much better than expected. No complaints.

Decent

For the price they are an excellent cigar. Burn well, taste good, and can't beat the price.

Draw and burn were acceptable. The cigar is harsh pretty much through the entire smoke.

I dont buy expensive cigars but these are as good as high dollar cigars anyday.

Great cigars at a hugely discounted price.

It’s a decent smoke but my bundle seemed hit and miss in wrapper quality and taste. Worth a try but I wouldn’t purchase again. I think there a more smokes out there in the same value range of savings to buy again and many try. For me, the Rosado Cuban Wheels Torpedo bundle was a better buy!

Very satisfied! Without the big price! Will Definitely buy again.

Great cigar, burns evenly and you can come back after a minute and continue to enjoy.

Good bundle of cigars Torpedo not my gig The draw is not great

Great fishing cigars

I thought I was smoking Romeo y Julieta's. Good quality and good flavor. I strongly recommend the CI Knock-offs. Great price and arrived earlier than expected.

Flavor is good but they don't burn evenly.

Great size, great price, a little dry

These are well rolled and even burning knockoffs. I’m very happy to have these several times a week especially as a first smoke of the day.

Draw was too tight for my liking, but was the only slightly negative aspect. Smoke was decent, flavor on point. For price, would buy again. Good every day stick without breaking the bank, and reliable enough to give to friends.

Good smoke and comparable taste to an actual Romeo. Would give a 4th star but the last few bundles have had extremely tough draw, not all of them but enough to make a difference

EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE!!👍👍👍

Well worth the price.

good smokes

👍🏻 Happy with them

Good knock off draws we’ll, stays lit for the most part good taste I would buy it again

The flavor was a bit off but it was an ok experience I would purchase again

The shipping is good it's boxed well and I usually get it within 4 to 5 days from order. All the knock offs I have tried burn really well.

They were OKI just don't think you could say they compare to a Roman on Juliet

It's an easy draw, slow burn, and I am surprised that it is a knock off.

Very nice smoke good draw

Bought CI RYJ knockoffs with a Christmas GC to try them out. The taste is smooth. I’ve had one impossible to draw out of the five I’ve had so far. The wrap has been a bit inconsistent, but perhaps more time in the humidor will help that. Overall, good quality for the price.

Very good for the price

Overall good smoke. I did find 7 sticks that had splits in the outer wrapper. Did experience some tunneling on 3-4 sticks while smoking them.

Great taste for an inexpensive price. Comparable flavor to the high priced, great tasting cigar brands. I buy them frequently and my mates always comment on how good they taste without knowing the brand. Love 'em.

I love this cigar I will buy them again and again just don't run out of them

Good cigar. Better made than the price would suggest and rich flavor.

Very smooth.

These have quickly become my every day go to cigar. The CI Knock Offs hit a home run with their take on RYJ. Good smoke, good burn, flavor is on par with cigars 3 times the price. They have earned a permanent place in my humidor!

Great smoke, mellow, long ashes

Perfect for a quick smoke … good flavor

Even burn, good mild/ medium flavor

This is my current favorite , everyday , go to cigar. It is consistent , firmly rolled. Great smoke for the price.

Really enjoy these so far. Great flavor, draw, and body.

About 1/3 were next to or impossible to smoke ether no draw or bitter. The rest were a good smoke, strong flavor and a great value. Of all the knock offs these have been the least preferred. I like CI knock offs and expect a few "rough ones" in a bundle for such a good price.

Actually a very nice smoke Surprisingly smooth and tasty Definitely a good value

A good value, however sometimes they can be a little hard to smoke. Worth it.

Excellent with quality roll and consistency. Flavor is stellar , can’t tell the difference between the name brand

Great buy, flavor profile is same as retail smokes. Only issue is the final leaf wrapping is not a retail wrap. They are seconds, functional just not perfect. This does not effect burn or flavor.

Nice tasting cigar!!

Good heavy cigar that's surprisingly smooth. For the price this one is a win.

great everyday cigars

Surprised by the quality and taste. Will buy them again.

Good medium bodied smoke

Not bad, burns fine and the flavor is fine. For a knock-off it will work for an upcoming event.,

A good mild cigar for the price

Excellent value - good consistent burn

RyJ are my favorite sticks, but on a budget these are great. I reach for these for my every day burners. All the flavor of the top shelf with bottom shelf pricing. Excellent, even burn. A very relaxing, inexpensive smoke.

Good for the $&

just a good tasting cigar!

Wow, these sticks were suprising to say the least. The burn was even all the way through, the draw was smooth, and the smoke tasted like an actual RYJ. Perfect for a cheap, every day cigar. I will be buying more!

Put 'em in the humidor for about a week and enjoy these. A very decent smoke for the price. One or two need a draw poker, but otherwise no complaints.

Very good smoke, great value close to real thing

These are good cigars. Smoked one right out of the bundle as soon as they were delivered. Tasted great, burned even and slow. If I were to be picky, I would say a little tight on the draw. Alot of economical cigars taste like spice and straw, this one tastes like a cigar should. Nice smooth medium to full body all the way to the nib. Will be buying more.

I have bought these cigars about 6 times.This is the size (ring and length) that I buy. After size, I look for flavor, how well they burn, and how they stay together. I have not been disappointed with these cigars. Nothing is more frustrating that having half a cigar unroll while smoking. Several friends love these also, and have purchased their own.

Very good stick will recommend.

Good smoke for the price, smooth and fresh!

Good taste-I don't smoke the knock offs, just chew on them. These are good, no stems, firm head.

Size was very good for a Churchill and body was very solid. My only knock on the cigar is the lack of draw with Inconsistent burn.

BUY THESE AND SAVE YOUR POCKETBOOK!! Amazing

Good quality and smoke

I’ve really enjoyed the torpedoes.. great taste and burn. I’ve had several from my last two orders that were fast burners, but I would recommend to others and have definitely reordered. P.S. they pair well with a nice Scotch and Irish Whisky!

Excellent cigar with great burn and draw.

a decent value

This knock-off was a real knock-Out, best knock-Off I've had

Good cigar for working in the yard.

A very nice knock-off. Tastes good. Smokes well. Good price. I'll likely be buying these again!

More than half have very tough draw.

Nice smoke

Nice inexpensive cigar

A good everyday smoke, not always consistent quality, but good for the price.

Flavor was great, but about 1/3 of them had a poor draw.

I am so pleased with the CI Knock-Offs that I would give them a 10 star rating! They have become my go-to since I got them. I would not hesitate to fill the humidor with these. Great value and great smoke from beginning to end.

Just ok

Quickly delivered, perfectly acceptable everyday cigars. Goes great with a cup of coffee or a shot of bourbon. Doesn’t pinch the wallet.

Of course they're not R& J, but they have the quality of smoothness with a very nice flavor. The construction for a knockoff is superb.