Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Announcement: Contest – Win a Diamond Crown Humidor from J.C. Newman Cigar Company
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Our sponsor J.C. Newman Cigar Company is providing an opportunity to win a Diamond Crown Humidor! Entering is very simple. Just click the graphic below, provide your information, submit it, and you are entered. At the end of the month, J.C. Newman will pick at random one winner. Please note this is one entry per […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
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“Sometimes good things come to those who wait. In the case of the Black Diamond Emerald, this is a cigar that fits the bill.” Wrapper: Sun Grown Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia) Emerald: 6 x 52 […]
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
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Late last year, J.C. Newman Cigar Company released its long-awaited Diamond Crown Black Diamond. Diamond Crown is J.C. Newman’s most premium cigar line and the Black Diamond is a maduro offering under that brand. The story of the Black Diamond traces back to 2013 when, just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, J.C. Newman announced it […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Unveils Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Corona at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, J.C. Newman Cigar Company unveiled a new line extension to its Julius Caeser line in the form of a 5 1/2 x 43 Corona size. The Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is a cigar that was introduced in 2010 to commemorate the 115th anniversary of J.C. Newman Cigar Company and the 135th birthday […]
Cigar News: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Heads for “Black Friday” Release
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The wait is finally over. J.C. Newman Cigar Company has announced on its website that November 25, 2016 aka “Black Friday” is the official day for the long awaited release of its Diamond Crown Black Diamond. This is a new Maduro offering under J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown brand. The company says this limited production release is […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond to Debut at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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If you have followed Diamond Crown cigars, you know that the Black Diamond has been a project in the works for almost three years. This past week, J.C. Newman Cigar Company, who produces the Diamond Crown brand announced some details to Cigar Aficionado on this long-awaited project. As for the rollout, the cigar is expected […]
Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Bobby Newman, JC Newman Cigar Company
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We recently caught up with Bobby Newman, Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Company. J.C. Newman is the oldest cigar company in the United States, that can be traced back to 1895. The company has a rich history and to this day remains a family-run business. In this cigar conversation, Bobby takes us through […]
Agile Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
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Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
News: Diamond Crown Maduro Rebranded as Diamond Crown Black Diamond
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Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced the Diamond Crown Maduro would be rebranded as the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. This release would keep the same blend. The purpose of the change was to allow this maduro blend in the Diamond Crown line to stand out […]