Leon Jimenes
Doble Maduro
Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Brazilian Cubra (double maduro) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic (aged 3+ years) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 58 to 7 × 58.
- Maker
- Leon Jimenes
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Cubra (double maduro)
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (aged 3+ years)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 7 · 4 × 58 to 7 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLeon Jimenes Doble Maduro uses a Brazilian Cubra (double maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLeon Jimenes Doble Maduro questions
What does Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro taste like?
Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro uses a Brazilian Cubra (double maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Doble Maduro?
Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro made?
Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro use?
Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro uses a Brazilian Cubra (double maduro) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic (aged 3+ years) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Corona (5½ × 42), Leyendas (5½ × 47), Churchill (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Sumo Short Robusto (4 × 58), Gigante (7 × 58) and Ambassador (Perfecto) (4½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Doble Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Doble Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 1903 Preferidos, Cusano P1 Bundle and Kristoff Guardrail. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.