Leon Jimenes

Sr Mike · 10-22-2008, 06:49 AM

Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto
Wrapper: USA Conneticut Shade
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Body: Medium- Full
Strength: Medium
Humidor Time: 6 Months

This was gifted to me some time back and I have been a tad hesitant to light it up, not sure why, but it has been giving me attitude and I have decided it was time to smoke it. The wrapper is a nice dark brown, not what I am used to seeing in a Connecticut shade. The wrapper is rough to the touch but extremely oily. The veins are not prominent but has a similar look that maduros have. The cigar responds with a nice rebound when squeezed. The pre-light draw tasted of mild cocoa, the air traveled nicely, not too loose, just right for me.

As I set the flame to the foot of the cigar, I was given a nice creamy cocoa flavor right off the bat. The foot did take a bit longer to light than I had anticipated, but the flavor from the start easily compensated for that. With a lot of thick smoke billowing out, the texture was creamy and smooth.

The ash held strong, the burn on the other hand was a bit rocky, I did not have to touch it up, but a good amount of rotating was needed to keep it from burning uneven.

As I was moving further into the body I was picking up a citrus flavor that mingled rather well with the cocoa flavors, this was enjoyable. The finish was nutty with a sweet aftertaste.

Every now and then I would get a light touch of pepper, I notice this would happen as I smoked too fast and heated up the cigar, so I backed off and the pepper would slip away and allow the cocoa citrus to remain the main flavors I tasted.

With only an inch left, I let this cigar rest in the ashtray and prove to me that this was no ordinary smoke, it was one that needs to be respected for the quality that it is. I was pleasently surprised and now want to make sure I have a few more of these on hand.

Recommended? Absolutely!!!

md4958 · 10-22-2008, 07:09 AM

Great review... ill have to pick some of these up.

BlackIrish · 10-22-2008, 08:09 AM

I've had a couple of Jimenes coronas. Nice flavor profile, but not as rich or complex as your robusto. Like yours, they were definitely prone to overheating if smoked too fast. I'll have to try a larger ring gauge.

Thanks for the review.

BlackIrish

warpedcigars · 10-22-2008, 09:57 AM

Awesome review. I had a Series 300, a few days ago and was highly disappointed in it. Ill have to give these a try.

Sr Mike · 10-22-2008, 11:56 AM

I have tried the 300 also, really not that impressive. With this cigar, maybe I was in the right moment to enjoy it.

10-22-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Leon Jimenes Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Wrapper: USA Conneticut Shade Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Body: Medium- Full Strength: Medium Humidor Time: 6 Months This was gifted to me some time back and I have been a tad hesitant to light it up, not sure why, but it has been giving me attitude and I have decided it was time to smoke it. The wrapper is a nice dark brown, not what I am used to seeing in a Connecticut shade. The wrapper is rough to the touch but extremely oily. The veins are not prominent but has a similar look that maduros have. The cigar responds with a nice rebound when squeezed. The pre-light draw tasted of mild cocoa, the air traveled nicely, not too loose, just right for me. As I set the flame to the foot of the cigar, I was given a nice creamy cocoa flavor right off the bat. The foot did take a bit longer to light than I had anticipated, but the flavor from the start easily compensated for that. With a lot of thick smoke billowing out, the texture was creamy and smooth. The ash held strong, the burn on the other hand was a bit rocky, I did not have to touch it up, but a good amount of rotating was needed to keep it from burning uneven. As I was moving further into the body I was picking up a citrus flavor that mingled rather well with the cocoa flavors, this was enjoyable. The finish was nutty with a sweet aftertaste. Every now and then I would get a light touch of pepper, I notice this would happen as I smoked too fast and heated up the cigar, so I backed off and the pepper would slip away and allow the cocoa citrus to remain the main flavors I tasted. With only an inch left, I let this cigar rest in the ashtray and prove to me that this was no ordinary smoke, it was one that needs to be respected for the quality that it is. I was pleasently surprised and now want to make sure I have a few more of these on hand. Recommended? Absolutely!!!

10-22-2008, 07:09 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Leon Jimenes Great review... ill have to pick some of these up. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

10-22-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Leon Jimenes I've had a couple of Jimenes coronas. Nice flavor profile, but not as rich or complex as your robusto. Like yours, they were definitely prone to overheating if smoked too fast. I'll have to try a larger ring gauge. Thanks for the review. BlackIrish __________________

10-22-2008, 09:57 AM	#4
warpedcigars Warehouse Smoking Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 449 Trading: (11)	Re: Leon Jimenes Awesome review. I had a Series 300, a few days ago and was highly disappointed in it. Ill have to give these a try. __________________ www.warpedcigars.com

10-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Re: Leon Jimenes I have tried the 300 also, really not that impressive. With this cigar, maybe I was in the right moment to enjoy it.