J.C. Newman Blog, News, and Updates
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our ‘Machine-Made’ Cigars Aren’t What They Appear To Be
J.C. Newman Cigar Company is, famously, the last operating cigar factory in what was once known as Cigar City. The factory, built in 1910, was inhabited by the Newmans in the 1950’s and with the Newmans, came the cigar-rolling machines used in their Cleveland, Ohio factory.
What is J.C. Newman PENSA and What Do We Make There?
Drew shares stories of his early trips to the Dominican Republic with his father, Eric, and grandfather, Stanford.
Drew Newman and Early Trips to the Dominican Republic
Drew shares stories of his early trips to the Dominican Republic with his father, Eric, and grandfather, Stanford.
OUR PRODUCTS
Handcrafted Accessories
All of our Diamond Crown and Craftsman’s Bench humidors and cigar accessories are also handmade as well. Each one is constructed individually, one at a time, by hand, with the same care and dedication as a premium, handmade cigar.
What Makes Quorum Different from Other Bundle Cigars
My grandfather, Stanford J. Newman, taught me that “the good leaves take care of themselves.” What he meant was that it is very important to check on the quality of our tobacco and cigars to make sure that there are no “bad leaves.”

REVIEW: Yagua
Yagua cigars are rolled a little more wet than usual and once the humidity stabilizes, they take the shape of one another. There is nothing else like it.

REVIEW: Diamond Crown MAXIMUS
The Diamond Crown Maximus was released as a bold, full-flavored line extension in 2005. It was made to celebrate the 110th anniversary of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.

J.C. Newman Goes Home: Dom Cigar Shop
J.C.’s hometown of Koronč was absorbed by the local town Trebišov sometime in the 20th Century. However, the legacy of the Newmans lives on with the “Dom Cigar” shop in the city of Košice, Slovakia.

Vincente Ybor: A Cigar Legacy
Vicente Ybor was a Valencian industrialist who bore witness to and, in some instances, affected every major change in the 19th Century cigar industry.

REVIEW: Brick House Robusto
This cigar holds up to everything you can throw at it. Just like J.C. Newman as a company, overcoming hurdles and adapting with the times for 125 years.

Sanchez y Haya Cigar Factories
Ybor City may bear the name of Vicente Ybor, but his friend and business rival Ignacio Haya will forever be enshrined as the man who started the cigar industry in Tampa.

REVIEW: Cuesta-Rey No. 95
Rolled with an American Cameroon wrapper, and named after a regular perfume brand, this cigar has stood the test of time,the Cuesta-Rey No. 95

Perfecto Garcia Bros. Factory
The Perfecto Garcia Bros. factory is a massive brick structure at 2808 N. 16th Street, Ybor City. This is the story of the Garcia brothers who founded the Perfecto Garcia Bros. factory.

REVIEW: Brick House Short Torpedo
The Brick House Double Connecticut not only uses a genuine Connecticut wrapper but also features a U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf binder, hence the name.

J.C. Newman on PCA: A Message to Retailers
As America’s oldest family-owned cigar maker we’re proud to say we’ve been at every RTDA/IPCPR/PCA Trade Show since 1933 and this year will be no different.
WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
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COMPANY UPDATES
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CURATOR’S CORNER
REVIEW: Yagua
Yagua cigars are rolled a little more wet than usual and once the humidity stabilizes, they take the shape of one another. There is nothing else like it.
REVIEW: Diamond Crown MAXIMUS
The Diamond Crown Maximus was released as a bold, full-flavored line extension in 2005. It was made to celebrate the 110th anniversary of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Vincente Ybor: A Cigar Legacy
Vicente Ybor was a Valencian industrialist who bore witness to and, in some instances, affected every major change in the 19th Century cigar industry.
SHE SMOKES TOO
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