Diamond Crown

The Diamond Crown brand is the crown jewel of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, created to set the highest standard for luxury and quality in the cigar industry. To achieve this, the Newman family partnered with the legendary Fuente family, who meticulously handcraft every Diamond Crown in the Dominican Republic. The brand is defined by its exclusive, twice-fermented Connecticut Shade wrapper and a secret blend of five-year-aged Dominican tobaccos, resulting in a smoke that is exceptionally smooth, rich, and complex.

Here at Stixx Cigar House, we are proud to feature an extensive collection of Diamond Crown’s most exquisite lines. Indulge in the bold, full-bodied notes of the Diamond Crown Maximus , celebrate history with the rich and spicy Julius Caesar , or savor the exceptionally smooth and creamy profile of the classic Diamond Crown Natural line. Each cigar is a masterpiece of the cigar maker’s art. 

Explore our collection below and find the Diamond Crown experience that speaks to you.

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  • This full bodied cigar is considered a luxurious and complex cigar, well-suited for those seeking a bold and satisfying smoking experience. Its rich flavor profile and smooth nature make it a highly enjoyable smoke with notes of espresso, dark chocolate and red pepper. Rounding the corner of this cigar you might get notes of dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, earthiness, golden raisin may provide a syrupy contrast to the earthy foundation.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, espresso, mocha latte.

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Darker ale’s, IPA’s and Stouts will pair best

    Spirits: Aged Tequilas, aged scotch and whisky.

    Wine: Deep Reds with complexity like cabernet, Bordeaux, Rojas.

  • The Double Robusto #4 Maduro has a rich and complex flavor profile, blending sweet and earthy notes with hints of spice and a smooth finish. Expect initial notes of cocoa and dark espresso, followed by sweet dark fruits like cherry and plum, and earthy undertones. A subtle spice develops, adding warmth, and the finish is smooth and sweet with a hint of caramel.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, espresso.

    Soft Drinks: Darker maple soft drinks like Coke.

    Beer: Lagers, IPA’s, Ales and Stouts.

    Spirits: Sipping Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, whisky, scotch, bourbons.  Enjoy with a Salted Caramel White Russian for something different.

    Wine: Complex reds like Cabernet, Bordeaux, Malbec, Sangiovese/Chianti, Montepulciano, Rojas.

  • This cigar offers a creamy, smooth, and nuanced smoking experience. Key tasting notes include notes of cedar, toasted almonds, and a gentle spice that builds gradually. There’s also a subtle sweetness, with hints of vanilla and a creamy aftertaste. The cigar is known for its refined finish and overall smooth, consistent smoke.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, flavored lattes and cappuccino. Spiced teas.

    Soft Drinks: lighter crispier soft drinks, ginger ale, cream soda, sparkling water.

    Beer: Pilsner, light ale’s, wheat and laggers, hard ciders and seltzers.

    Spirits: Blanco and Reposado Tequilas, whisky, good Islay smoky peaty scotch. Gin or Vodka martinis.  Try with a Brandy Alexander cocktail for a real treat.

    Wine: Pairs well with pinot noir or a merlot as well as a cold citrus white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.

  • This is a full-bodied cigar with a complex flavor profile. It features a dark, oily Ecuadorian Sun-Grown wrapper and Dominican long-filler tobaccos. Taste notes include earthy undertones, black and red pepper spice, hints of nuts, caramel, and subtle cocoa and coffee notes. Great for the experienced cigar smoker that loves spicy.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, espresso

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Darker ale’s, IPA’s and Stouts will pair best

    Spirits: Aged Tequilas, aged scotch and whisky.

    Wine: Deep Reds with complexity like cabernet, Bordeaux, Rojas.

  • The Diamond Crown Julius Caesar “Hail Caesar” cigar offers a rich and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of sweet spice, coffee, cedar, and wood. It is known for its medium body and excellent construction, making it a great choice for special occasions. The cigar’s wrapper is an oily Ecuadorian Havana-seed, and the filler is a blend of Caribbean and South American tobaccos.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, flavored lattes and cappuccino. Spiced teas.

    Soft Drinks: lighter crispier soft drinks, ginger ale, sparkling water.

    Beer: Pilsner, light ale’s, wheat and laggers, hard ciders and seltzers.

    Spirits: Blanco and Reposado Tequilas, whisky, smoky bourbons or good Islay smoky peaty scotch. Gin or Vodka martinis.

    Wine: Pairs well with pinot noir or a merlot as well as a cold citrus white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.

  • Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is a limited production beauty that’s rolled in small batches by the Fuente family. This cigar flaunts a select Dominican binder, which is dressed in an oily Ecuadorian Havana-seed wrapper. Spicy pepper notes combine with leather and espresso flavors on the taste buds, with creamy undertones of nougat and cocoa.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, espresso, Mocha Latte

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Amber ale’s, lagers, IPA’s and Stouts.

    Spirits: Aged Tequilas, aged scotch and whisky. Cognac and Brandy.  Enjoy a espresso martini with the classic beauty.

    Wine: Bold complex reds like cabernet, Bordeaux, Rojas.

  • First impression is of cedar, cream and a hint of dried fruit. A quick toast to the foot, and it is time to light up. This cigar produces a full-bodied smoke that borders on the edge of creamy, but not quite. It is smooth sailing in the first third, and I am riding on waves of cream and cedar.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, espresso, Mocha Latte

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Amber ale’s, lagers, IPA’s and Stouts.

    Spirits: Aged Tequilas, aged scotch and whisky. Cognac and Brandy.  Enjoy a espresso.

    Wine: Bold complex reds like cabernet, Bordeaux, Rojas.

  • A flavorful smoking experience with a variety of notes and transitions. Opens with a blast of mixed pepper, cedar, leather and bittersweet chocolate. The chocolate will grow throughout the smoke and introduce cherry cream and more earthy notes as it burns on. This medium bodied smoke is a true delight.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Mocha Lattes and Cappuccino.

    Soft Drinks: Flavored sparkling waters, root beer, cream soda, ginger ale.

    Beer: Lighter beers, pilsners, Ale’s, wheat beer, hard ciders and seltzers.

    Spirits: Blanco and represado tequila, margaritas, vodka and gin with citrus mixers.

    Wine: White wines with citrus notes like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio as well as creamy whites.  Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir.This cigar offers a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of espresso, black pepper, and leather, complemented by earthy, sweet, and spicy undertones. Early puffs reveal a creamy, wholesome sensation, while the cigar transitions to a medium-plus body and strength with mocha and wet, oaky notes. The flavor evolves throughout the cigar, with hints of chocolate, red pepper, cedar.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black or with a hint cream, espresso and cappuccinos/latte’s.

    Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks as well as Dr. Pepper.

    Beer: IPS’s, Ales and Stouts.

    Spirits: Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, whisky, bourbons, scotch.

    Wine: Deep Reds with complexity like Cabernet, Bordeaux, Malbec, Sangiovese/Chianti, Montepulciano, Rojas.

  • Diamond Crown Maximus is a rich full bodied, sweet cigar from JC Newman Cigar Co. The cigar is made by the Fuente family with an Ecuador wrapper and Dominican filler and binder. Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 is a great smoke with notes of leather, spice, and coffee.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee or with a hint of cream and sugar, Expresso.

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Darker ale’s, IPA’s and Stouts will pair best

    Spirits: Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo Tequilas, aged Scotch and Whisky.  Brandy or cognac would be a good nightcap.

    Wine: Deep Reds with complexity like cabernet, Bordeaux, Malbec.  Rose from Pinot Noir if you want a little lighter wine.

  • A medium-bodied smoke with a complex flavor profile. Expect notes of chocolate, coffee, and spice, derived from the double-fermented Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. There are also hints of citrus, vanilla, oak, and leather, with a creamy texture throughout. Some reviewers mention a slight pepperiness, particularly in the retrohale, and a shift to nutty and cedar notes towards the end.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar,  mocha lattes or a cinnamon cappuccino.

    Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks, Coke, ginger ale, sparkling water.

    Beer: Pilsner, light ale’s, wheat and laggers, chocolate stout, hard ciders and seltzers.

    Spirits: Blanco and Reposado sipping Tequilas, Citrus Margherita, whisky, bourbons, scotch. Espresso martini.  Enjoy with a mudslide for some fun.

    Wine: Pairs well with pinot noir or a merlot as well as a cold citrus white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot Grigio, sparkling wine.

  • A mild, creamy, and complex smoking experience with notes of almonds, citrus, vanilla, oak, and leather. It features a golden-brown, twice-fermented Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder and fillers. Known for its smooth, rich flavor profile and is considered a great choice for those seeking a refined and enjoyable smoke.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, flavored lattes and cappuccino. Herbal teas.

    Soft Drinks: lighter crispier soft drinks, ginger ale, sparkling water.

    Beer: Pilsner, light ale’s, wheat and laggers, hard ciders and seltzers.

    Spirits: Blanco and Reposado Tequilas, Citrus or Clementine Margherita, whisky, smoky bourbons, scotch. Gin or Vodka with citrus mixers.

    Wine: Pairs well with pinot noir or a merlot as well as a cold citrus white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot Grigio, Prosecco sparkling wine.

  • Toro #3 Maduro offers a rich, full-bodied experience with a complex flavor profile. Expect notes of espresso, dark chocolate, leather, and a hint of spice, complemented by a sweetness derived from the double-fermented Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. The cigar is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera A. Fuente, known for their attention to quality and detail.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee, Expresso, cappuccino, spiced tea’s.

    Soft Drinks: Darker maple sodas such as Coke or Pepsi.

    Beer: Darker ale’s, IPA’s and Stouts will pair best

    Spirits: Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo Tequilas, aged Scotch and Whisky. Get crazy with a Jungle Bird Cocktail with dark rum.

    Wine: Deep Reds with complexity like cabernet, Bordeaux, Malbec.  Rose from Pinot Noir if you want a little lighter wine.

  • Crafted by the Fuente family, this Natural line presents fillers and binder from the Dominican Republic in a twice-fermented Connecticut Shade wrapper from the United States. Diamond Crown utilizes a second fermentation process for its Natural cigars. This second curing process develops the rich color this cigar has as well as its delicious flavor profile, providing notes of cream, vanilla, nuts, cedar, and subtle spice.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black Coffee or with a hint of cream and sugar, Expresso, Latte.

    Soft Drinks: Darker maple soda’s like Coke. 

    Beer: Darker ale’s and pilsner style beers will pair best.

    Spirits: Blanco Tequilas, Margarhita’s, Martini, gin and vodka with citrus mixers, Scotch, Whisky.  Brandy or cognac would be a good nightcap.

    Wine: Less complex reds like Pinot Noir or a red blend.  Even a chardonnay will go well with this cigar

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