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 […]
Announcement: Contest: J.C. Newman Vintage Ashtray
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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 […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #21: The American Double Robusto by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
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“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 […]
PCA 2022 Report: J.C. Newman Cigar Company
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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 […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman to Debut Angel Cuesta at 2022 PCA Trade Show
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Last year, Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced a new brand coming out of the El Reloj factory in Ybor City, Florida known as Angel Cuesta. This year, that project comes to life as J.C. Newman will introduce the Angel Cuesta Lina at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Angel LaMadrid […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman to Showcase New Look El Baton at the 2022 PCA Trade Show
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Last year, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced it would be giving its El Baton line a new look and reintroducing it back to the market. According to J.C. Newman, the blend is being tweaked to be somewhat strong. The components include an Ecuadorian Havana wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The line will continue […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Company to Showcase Revamped Black Diamond at PCA 2022
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Late last year, Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced that the Diamond Crown Black Diamond brand would be revamped. This included a new blend and new packaging. At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, the all-new Diamond Crown Black Diamond would be showcased. “My grandfather, Stanford J. Newman, told me that […]
Announcement: 2022 Smokin Tabacco x Cigar Family Charitable Foundation Fundraiser Extended Till May 24
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Smokin Tabacco has announced that it is extending its 2022 Fundraiser for the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF) until May 24th. At the time the announcement was made, a total of over $9,500 was raised that would go directly in support of CFCF. As a part of the extension, the Fuente family will be donating […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Announces Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon as Factory Exclusive
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Today (May 5, 2022) J.C. Newman Cigar Company celebrates its 127th anniversary in business. Coinciding with this milestone, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has announced a cigar that will only be available at the El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, the Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon. It’s a re-creation of the Cuesta-Rey No. 95 sold by J.C. […]
Cigar Review: Brick House Beginnings Mighty Mighty Natural TAA Exclusive (2021)
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In 2021, J.C. Newman Cigar Company released a pair of blends as an exclusive offering to Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) retailers known as Brick House Beginnings. Beginnings are extra-aged versions of the company’s Brick House and Brick House Maduro lines. According to J.C. Newman, a stash of ten-year-old Brick House Natural and Maduro Cigars […]