J.C. Newman Blog, News, and Updates
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Ghosts at El Reloj
Tens of thousands of people, cigar enthusiasts and the like have passed through our doors…and some…may have never left.
Not Another Average Joe
There is only one Joe St. Charles. He’s maintenanced the cigar machines, and fabricated parts for those that are no longer being manufactured.
Never Enough Cooks In the Kitchen…
Aimee Cooks is the Human Resources and Tampa Cigar Factory Manager, but her role in cigar making is bigger than her title.
OUR PRODUCTS
J.C. Newman Introduced Tampa Smokers Cigar
J.C. Newman Introduced Tampa Smokers Cigar with Baseball All Stars This new brand honors Tampa’s historic minor-league baseball team, the Tampa Smokers. Tampa, Florida – Last night, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. introduced Tampa Smokers cigars at an event hosted by the...
J.C. Newman Ships The American Black Bison Cigar Case
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships The American Black Bison Cigar Case This uniquely American cigar accessory is handmade in the USA and contains 100% American cigars.J.C. Newman is also shipping the fall release of The American and Angel Cuesta cigars. Today,...
Ciento por Ciento 2023
Brizard and J.C. Newman introduce The American Black Bison Cigar Case. The limited-edition luxury cigars and case are both handcrafted in USA.
EVENTS AND APPEARANCES
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Celebrates the 38th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
In celebration of the anniversary of the 1st cigar hand rolled in Tampa, J.C. Newman has recreated the original Sanchez y Haya cigars.
Fiesta Day 2022 – Presented by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
The 75th annual Fiesta Day on Saturday, February 26, 2022 on 7th Avenue in Ybor City! Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family!
J.C. Newman Brings “El Reloj” to The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show
J.C. Newman’s booth is a quarter-scale model of the west end of its 111-year-old cigar factory in Tampa and features a 26-foot-tall clock tower.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Cigar Journal Lifetime Achievement Award
Eric and Bobby Newman Receive a “Lifetime Achievement” Award from Cigar Journal Magazine The award was presented at the annual Cigar Trophy gala at the Intertabac trade show in Germany.Dortmund, Germany – At its annual Cigar Trophy awards gala today, Cigar Journal...
Diamond Crown Black Diamond Named 2022 Cigar of the Year by Cigar and Spirits
This week, Cigar Aficionado magazine inducted Eric Newman, president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., into its Cigar Hall of Fame.
Eric Newman Inducted into the Cigar Hall of Fame
This week, Cigar Aficionado magazine inducted Eric Newman, president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., into its Cigar Hall of Fame.
COMPANY UPDATES
Drew Newman Testifies Before FDA About Its New Strategic Plan
He encouraged them to remember the continuum of risk, that we are an industry of small businesses, and that FDA should help businesses not just penalize them.
Federal Court Strikes Down FDA Regulation of Handcrafted Premium Cigars
In celebration of the anniversary of the 1st cigar hand rolled in Tampa, J.C. Newman has recreated the original Sanchez y Haya cigars.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Public Hearing
In celebration of the anniversary of the 1st cigar hand rolled in Tampa, J.C. Newman has recreated the original Sanchez y Haya cigars.
CURATOR’S CORNER
What is the Wishing Hour?
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. honors the “Wishing Hour” every September 15th at 9:15am. This peculiar superstition drives locals to visit on this day.
World’s Oldest Cigars
J.C. Newman Unveils The World’s Oldest Cigars Hand rolled in 1857, the cigars were recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreckTampa, Fla. – Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is unveiling a new exhibit featuring the oldest known cigars in the world at its historic El...
116-year-old Ponce De Leon Cigars Discovered
J.C. Newman now proudly displays a 116-year-old Ponce De Leon Cigar Salesmen case in our El Reloj Factory Museum.
SHE SMOKES TOO
Smoking with Pride
My role at J.C. Newman as a woman, and a cigar lover brings me more pride than I could describe.
Marketing Cigars is More Than Selling to Men
I’ve worked in marketing at J.C. Newman for many, many years and although the target demographic is men, it’s much more than appealing to their sense of masculinity.
What I Learned from Owning a Cigar Shop
When I took over the ownership and management of a cigar shop, I never thought I’d end up being “one of the guys.”
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