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Leon Jimenes

Connecticut

Leon Jimenes Connecticut is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 4½ × 60 to 7½ × 50.

Maker
Leon Jimenes
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
mild
Sizes
12 · 4½ × 60 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 brings

Leon Jimenes Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

12 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Leon Jimenes Connecticut questions

What does Leon Jimenes Connecticut taste like?

Leon Jimenes Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Connecticut?

Leon Jimenes Connecticut is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Leon Jimenes Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Leon Jimenes Connecticut made?

Leon Jimenes Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Leon Jimenes Connecticut use?

Leon Jimenes Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Leon Jimenes Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: No. 5 (Petit Corona) (5 × 38), No. 4 (5½ × 42), Cristal Tubos (6½ × 42), No. 3 (6½ × 42), Leyendas (5½ × 47), No. 2 (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50) and Gran Corona (6½ × 50), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Leon Jimenes Connecticut?

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 Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.