Leon Jimenes
300 Series
Leon Jimenes 300 Series is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- Leon Jimenes
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLeon Jimenes 300 Series uses an Ecuadorian Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLeon Jimenes 300 Series questions
What does Leon Jimenes 300 Series taste like?
Leon Jimenes 300 Series uses an Ecuadorian Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Leon Jimenes 300 Series?
Leon Jimenes 300 Series is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Leon Jimenes 300 Series good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Leon Jimenes 300 Series made?
Leon Jimenes 300 Series is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Leon Jimenes 300 Series use?
Leon Jimenes 300 Series uses an Ecuadorian Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Leon Jimenes 300 Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5¾ × 43), Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7½ × 50) and Belicoso (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Leon Jimenes 300 Series?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Leon Jimenes 300 Series?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Leon Jimenes 300 Series?
Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Hemingway, La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series and La Galera Imperial Jade. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.