Leon Jimenes
Prestige
Leon Jimenes Prestige is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 38 to 7 × 47.
- Maker
- Leon Jimenes
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 38 to 7 × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLeon Jimenes Prestige 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLeon Jimenes Prestige questions
What does Leon Jimenes Prestige taste like?
Leon Jimenes Prestige 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 Prestige?
Leon Jimenes Prestige is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Leon Jimenes Prestige 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 Prestige made?
Leon Jimenes Prestige is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Leon Jimenes Prestige use?
Leon Jimenes Prestige uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Leon Jimenes Prestige come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (5 × 38), Corona (tubo) (5 × 38), Churchill (7 × 47), Churchill (tubo) (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50) and Robusto (tubo) (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Leon Jimenes Prestige?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Prestige?
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 Prestige?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.