The Leon Jimenes Prestige Churchill Tubes offer a 7-inch journey in a mild-bodied format with 47 ring gauge, packaged in protective aluminum tubes that preserve freshness. Priced at $202.50 per box of 20, these Dominican-made cigars feature an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper and aged multi-origin fillers for effortless smoking.
The cold draw delivers sweet hay notes. Upon lighting, creamy smoke coats the palate with cashew butter and baking parchment aromas. Minimal resistance on the draw, with combustion producing light gray ash that holds firm for 1.5 inches.
Cedar emerges as the dominant note, accompanied by whiffs of crushed almond shells. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle without harshness. Burn line remains even, though occasional canoeing occurs when puffed faster than 45-second intervals.
Nutty core persists while developing faint floral hints - think chamomile tea steeping in wooden cup. Smoke turns slightly warm at nub despite moderate tar buildup. Strength never crosses mild-medium threshold, making it suitable for morning sessions.
The triple-seam cap unravels cleanly with straight cut. Wrapper exhibits thin oil sheen under light, typical of shade-grown Ecuadorian leaf. Sample cigars showed minimal vein prominence after 6 months of humidor storage at 65% RH.
Performs best as breakfast cigar with café con leche or mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Lacks intensity for post-dinner smoking. Pairing trial: Skip spirits - try with oolong tea to accentuate floral undertones.
