In 2022, J.C. Newman Cigar Company would release a revamped version of its Diamond Crown Black Diamond line. The revamped Black Diamond would include new packaging and a modified blend. The Black Diamond is one of three brands J.C. Newman has revamped packaging and blends for – the others being Perla Del Mar and El […]
If you go back to the period of 2008 to 2012, J.C. Newman Cigar Company would relaunch several heritage brands that were once produced in the United States. These brands included Brick House, Perla Del Mar, and El Baton. While Brick House and Perla Del Mar are well-known, El Baton is one that has floated […]
In 1886, Sanchez y Haya rolled the first cigar in Tampa, Florida. This year, Tampa-based J.C. Newman Cigar Company is paying homage to the 137th anniversary of that milestone by recreating the Sanchez y Haya brand. Sanchez y Haya was founded by Serafin Sanchez and Ignacio Haya. They opened what would be designated as “Factory […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company has announced its long-awaited Angel Cuesta line will be released initially to 25 retailers who are members of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). The company expects it will then release to additional retailers twice a year going forward. The company also says the cigars will be available at it’s factory […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company is planning to open a tobacco farm in the Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida. The location of the farm will be on a 10,000-square-foot lot at 1509 E. Columbus Avenue. This is across the street from J.C. Newman’s El Reloj factory and adjacent to the Sanchez y Haya property that […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company has announced that Kara Guagliardo has been promoted to Executive Director of Hospitality of Community Engagement. In her new role, Kara leads J.C. Newman’s team that welcomes visitors to its historic El Reloj cigar factory in the “Cigar City” of Tampa, Florida. Guagliardo joined J.C. Newman’s marketing department 12 years ago […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company has released the 2023 edition of José Gaspar cigars. This is an annual cigar line that is named for the famed pirate that would become the inspiration for the city of Tampa’s annual Gasparilla festival. The series first had its debut in 2022. José Gaspar was a pirate who terrorized the […]
This month, we are giving away a J.C. Newman Vintage Ashtray. These hand-painted ashtrays are designed like the ones used at New York’s famed Stork Club. As always, we provide the easiest way to enter our contests. NO PURCHASE IS EVER REQUIRED on a Cigar Coop contest! We also do not share your contact or […]
“When it comes to The American line, I have found each of the vitolas to bring its own unique characteristics to what it delivers flavor-wise. Given the Double Robusto is a tweaked blend, it shares some of the core flavor characteristics of the other lines, but also smoked the most differently.” Wrapper Florida Sun Grown […]
For the second year in a row, J.C. Newman Cigar Company brought the cardboard version of its El Reloj factory to the PCA Trade Show to serve as its booth. It’s a stunning display that gives the feel of the El Reloj factory from both the inside and the outside. J.C. Newman makes cigars at […]
