The Leon Jimenes Connecticut No 1 comes in a box of 10 parejos that'll set you back $81. Measuring 7½" with a beefy 50 ring gauge, this Dominican stick uses a creamy Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut wrapper hugging Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. La Aurora's master blenders crafted it for smokers who prefer their cigars like a crisp linen shirt - smooth, uncomplicated, and always appropriate.
The cold draw whispers cedar and vanilla wafers. Upon lighting, it starts with oatmeal creaminess and honey-glazed cashews. Combustion stays razor-sharp despite the thick gauge, producing feather-light smoke that leaves minimal room note.
At the halfway mark, baking spices emerge - think cinnamon stick and nutmeg dancing with that persistent cream base. Retrohale brings faint floral hints, though the nicotine punch remains lighter than most Dominicans this size.
The last inch introduces roasted almonds and a whisper of black pepper. No harshness even when nubbed, though the sweetness turns slightly powdery like confectioners' sugar. Expect 85-95 minute burn time depending on draw pace.
