Diamond Crown Classic

Today’s Featured Cigar:

Diamond Crown Classic

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The Cigar:

The Diamond Crown Classic from J.C. Newman shows off a silky Connecticut shade wrapper that lays over a Dominican binder, housing five different fillers from the Caribbean and Central America.  The cigar is rolled at Tabacalera A. Fuente and is available in eight sizes including the 4 1/2 x 54 No. 5 vitola pictured here. 

The Flavors:

The cigar performs in one of my favorite ways, in that it is mild in intensity, yet full of flavor. The dominate tasting notes are cedar and cream with subtle spices and toasted vanilla in the background. The five year aging process has played a large role in marrying the flavors together with a smooth finish. 

The Bottle:

Boylan Ginger Ale

The Boylan company started in 1891 in Paterson, NJ. Their take on ginger ale stands apart from others with its use of cane sugar for sweetness, citrus oils adding hints of lemon and lime, and the classic green glass bottling. 

The Pairing:

We hear a lot about the warm creamy pairings of Connecticut cigars with coffees, but it’s worth noting that the clean smoke of a premium Connecticut cigar can be a refreshing experience when paired with a beverage such as a ginger ale. The Boylan Ginger Ale is smooth, not overly carbonated, leaving room for the delicate notes of the Diamond Crown cigar. The mutual sweet flavors are enhanced when enjoyed together, and the finish is crisp and clean. 

The Story:

The Diamond Crown series was introduced in 1995 to commemorate J.C. Newman’s 100th Anniversary. The cigar itself was one of the first to utilize a large 54 ring gauge in order to accommodate the six to seven individual tobacco leaves used to achieve the complex blend.  Only the most skilled cigar makers at Tabacalera A. Fuente have the distinction of crafting Diamond Crown cigars.