Tag: J.C. Newman

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2025 José Gaspar Cigars

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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 130-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2025 José Gaspar Cigars[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Ships The El Reloj Collection, a 2024 TAA Exclusive

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Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping The El Reloj Collection to Tobacconist Association of America members across the United States. This new box set contains 10 luxury cigars handcrafted in J.C. Newman’s iconic El Reloj cigar factory in the “Cigar City” of Tampa, Florida. A total of 500 boxes are shipping to 51 TAA Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Ships The El Reloj Collection, a 2024 TAA Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces the Personal Reserve Program

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This bespoke cigar program is the perfect holiday gift for cigar enthusiasts. For four generations and 129 years, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has been blending some of the finest cigars in the world. J.C. Newman now invites cigar connoisseurs to do the same through its new Personal Reserve Program. Guided by a master blender, cigar Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces the Personal Reserve Program[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Final 2024 Release of Yagua

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This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the final release of the year of its famous Yagua cigars.  A total of 1,850 boxes of Yagua are being shipped to almost 500 premium cigar retailers in 46 states. Fourth-generation owner Drew Newman stated: “It continues to shock me that Yagua has developed a cult-like following. I didn’t make Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Final 2024 Release of Yagua[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Unveils New Packaging for Diamond Crown Classic at the Las Vegas Big Smoke

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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. unveiled new luxurious packaging for its Diamond Crown Classic brand of super premium cigars at Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke Las Vegas last weekend. Accompanying the new packaging is a new size. Diamond Crown Classic Belicoso No. 9 was released as the exclusive cigar at the Big Smoke All-Access Party on Friday Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Unveils New Packaging for Diamond Crown Classic at the Las Vegas Big Smoke[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Company Invites Souls to Visit Its Haunted Cigar Factory

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J.C. Newman Cigar Company Invites Souls to Visit Its Haunted Cigar Factory Step into the Shadows of El Reloj’s Dark Past on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 Just in time for Halloween, J.C. Newman Cigar Company invites brave souls to uncover the hidden horrors of its historic El Reloj cigar factory with a Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Company Invites Souls to Visit Its Haunted Cigar Factory[…]

Cigar News: Eric Newman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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[…]