Cigar News: Eric Newman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

At this year’s Puro Sabor Festival’s White Dinner that was held at the J.C. Newman PENSA factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco / Camara Nicaraguense de Tabacaleros honored Eric Newman with its Lifetime Achievement Award.  Newman said that he was very surprised and humbled by this honor, and was very grateful to Read more about Cigar News: Eric Newman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2024 José Gaspar Cigars

Tampa has two-century-old traditions: Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Each year, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by releasing a limited edition José Gaspar cigar. Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 128-year-old, four-generation family business, José Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2024 José Gaspar Cigars[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3

Today I offer the third set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the second and final release of the year of its famous Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. A total of 1,200 boxes of Yagua and 600 boxes of Diamond Crown Black Diamond are being shipped to 396 premium cigar retailers in 46 states.  YAGUA Fourth-generation owner Drew Newman Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond[…]

Cigar News. J.C. Neman Starts Shipping The American Black Bison Cigar Case, The American, and Angel Cuesta

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. announced it is shipping The American Black Bison Cigar Case. This limited-edition cigar case is unique because both the case and the special cigars inside are all-American. Both the case and the cigars were made in the United States using all-American components. J.C. Newman is releasing 350 cases with a suggested Read more about Cigar News. J.C. Neman Starts Shipping The American Black Bison Cigar Case, The American, and Angel Cuesta[…]

Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald – Rated 94

Originally introduced in 2016, the Black Diamond by J.C. Newman has been updated with new bands and a tweaked blend, that according to the company adds more strength to the cigar. The new blend and packaging was released in August of 2022. The company worked in collaboration with Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. to handcraft Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Announces the 12 Days of Christmas

Beginning today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is celebrating the holidays with 12 days of giveaways. Cigar enthusiasts who visit J.C. Newman’s Instagram page @J.C.NewmanCigarCo can enter each day to win a variety of limited cigar-related prizes listed below. In total, J.C. Newman will be giving 78 collectible items from humidors to ashtrays to cigar cutters and much more! To learn Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Announces the 12 Days of Christmas[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Mayor Jane Castor, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor to Break Ground on Cigar Workers Park on Nov 18

Since the first cigar factory opened in Tampa in 1886, hundreds of thousands of people have worked hard to roll the best cigars in the world. As a handcrafted, labor-intensive product, cigars are difficult to roll well, and one mistake will ruin a cigar. It is because of the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship of Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Mayor Jane Castor, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor to Break Ground on Cigar Workers Park on Nov 18[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Shipping its New Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars

Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping its new Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars to premium cigar retailers across the United States. Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars are the pinnacle of J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown luxury cigar brand. First introduced in 2016, Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars are hand rolled in Tabacalera A. Fuente in Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Shipping its New Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Offers Class in Hand Rolling Cigars

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. maintains a tradition of hand-rolling cigars going back to its founding in 1895. Now, we invite guests, cigar aficionados and cigar novices alike, to participate in the same hand-rolling experience. With guidance from one of our master cigarmakers, roll five cigars you can take home with you. This experience takes place Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Offers Class in Hand Rolling Cigars[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces José Gaspar Cigars

Tampa has two-century-old traditions: Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by introducing José Gaspar cigars.  Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 126-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars pack a punch Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces José Gaspar Cigars[…]