When I started smoking the first sample I was worried. The draw started so tight that I thought I was going to have to put it down. When it opened up I was extremely happy. So happy I couldn’t wait to try the second one. I wassnt disappointed. Even though the first had an issue I was impressed how it still gave so much good flavors and how well it ended. A lot of other cigars would have just completely fell apart. I can’t wait to see what this is. I would love to sit and relax with this one.
Pairings: Pairing, anything would be good. I would love to see how a Dr pepper would do or a slightly sweet cold brew.
Founded in 1895 by Julius Caeser Newman, J.C. Newman Cigar Company is the oldest family-owned premium cigar maker in America. For four generations and 129 years, J.C. Newman has been handcrafting many of the world’s finest cigars. J.C. Newman is headquartered in an iconic 114-year-old cigar factory in the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District in Tampa, Florida. At this factory, known as “El Reloj,” J.C. Newman rolls premium cigars both by hand and by hand-operated, antique cigar machines.
The J.C. Newman PENSA cigar factory is the second largest in Nicaragua and is where Brick House, Perla del Mar, El Baton, and Quorum cigars are hand rolled. J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown, MAXIMUS, Julius Caeser, and Black Diamond cigars are handmade by Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic.
First rolled a century ago, this historic cigar brand is named for Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, one of the founders of the storied Cuesta-Rey cigar brand. These cigars were the official cigar of King Alfonso XIII, who ruled Spain from 1886 to 1931.
Wrapper: Ecuador Havana Rosado
Binder: “Aged binder and filler tobaccos from three continents”
Factory: J.C. Newman El Reloj / Country of Origin: United States of America
Funky barnyard, manure, musty, footy
Closed foot, sweet tobacco
Pair, raisins, sweet tobacco
On the light: I get a sweet tobacco and spice. the retro is a pepper spice.
Into the first the draw was extremely tight on the first cigar but a lot better on the 2nd. The burn is straight with absolutely no issues. Medium body and strength with a short tobacco sweet finish. An okay smoke output with a slightly thin smoke texture.
Flavors upfront are fruit and floral notes with a sweet tobacco and Earth. a Cedar note in the background.
The Retro: is floral and Earth. the Cedar note is more pronounced
Into the second the draw on the first was still slightly tight but has gotten a lot better. On the second cigar the draw was fantastic. The burn is slightly wavy but nothing to mess with. Medium body with medium plus strength. The finish is slightly sweet and doesn’t last too long smoke texture has gotten more full.
Flavors upfront are floral and a slight pair mixed with a sweet tobacco.
The Retro: Mainly floral notes baking spice and almond followed by a slight cinnamon spice and white pepper
In the final third….. asking you shall receive. I really wanted the first cigar to fix itself and it did. the draw opened up completely on the first cigar and smoking like a champion. The second is still going great. The burn is great and the ash has been holding tight on both samples. at this point the cigar is a medium plus and strength and body and a medium finish. Smoke is a lot thicker and coats the mouth and is quite enjoyable. Flavors are coffee Earth Cedar with a floral note moving to the background.
The Retro: Brings out coffee Cedar and baking spice a slight pepper in cinnamon on the sinus
