What does the “300” in Series 300 mean?

The Series 300 name refers to an extra 300 days of aging applied to the blend before release — a deliberate finishing step La Aurora uses to harmonize flavors and soften harsher edges.

What wrapper and strength can I expect from Series 300 cigars?

Public descriptions and retailer/reviewer listings most commonly identify a Cameroon wrapper (often noted as Ecuador‑sourced), with the line landing in the medium strength lane. Flavor notes typically emphasize dry spice, cedar/wood and baking‑spice transitions that mellow with age.

When was León Jimenes first introduced as a brand?

León Jimenes was launched in 1987 as a modern iteration of La Aurora’s family offerings.

Why is it called Series 300?

The "300" refers to the extra aging applied to the blend—La Aurora states these cigars receive an additional 300 days of rest before release, intended to marry and mellow the components.

León Jimenes 300 Series by La Aurora, USA

Extra‑Aged

300 Series

SOURCE: laaurora.com

León Jimenes Series 300, launched around 2007 as an anniversary expression, is named for an extra 300 days of aging applied to the blend. Most examples present with a Cameroon wrapper (often Ecuador-sourced), a Nicaraguan binder and a filler of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian tobaccos, producing a medium-strength smoke with woody, earthy and spiced notes.

Sizes

Robusto — (5.0" x 50)
Belicoso

Strength

Medium

Wrapper

Cameroon (Ecuador listed in some sources)

Binder

Nicaraguan

Filler

Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru

Series 300 was developed as an anniversary expression within the León Jimenes family and built to feel more finished than routine releases. The blend commonly pairs a Cameroon covering (frequently noted as Ecuador sourced) with a Nicaraguan binder and a multi country filler that draws on Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian leaf. Strength sits in the medium lane; flavor leans woody and earthy out of the gate with a peppery or spiced edge that can resolve into cinnamon/baking spice and leather in the second half. The stated extra‑aging—300 additional days—aims to harmonize filler and binder, softening bitterness and rounding the profile into sweeter, woodier tones. In short: Cameroon spice tempered by extended aging and reliable construction, built for smokers who want integrated flavor and steady performance.

SOURCE: laaurora.com

Articles & Reviews

My Weekend Cigar: León Jimenes 300 Series Robusto - what a difference a year makes

This hands‑on tasting compares the 2007 and 2008 León Jimenes 300 Series Robustos to show how added aging mellows bitterness and alters the Cameroon‑led profile. The write‑up covers wrapper appearance, construction and a flavor progression from a salty/peppery start into woodier, spiced notes as the stick settles.

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