Southern Draw
Jacobs Ladder Brimstone
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) wrapper; U.S.A. binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 9 × 48.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf)
- Binder
- U.S.A.
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 58 to 9 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSouthern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone uses an U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone questions
What does Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone taste like?
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone uses an U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone?
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone 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 Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone made?
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone use?
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone uses an U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) wrapper over an U.S.A. binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lonsdale (6 × 44), Lonsdale (6½ × 44), Un Presidente (9 × 48) and Perfecto (5 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf, Diesel and CAO Flathead. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.