Julius Caeser
Today’s Featured Cigar:
Julius Caeser
The Cigar:
This dark, rich Habano wrapped cigar also features a DR binder over a variety of Caribbean Filler. Sold by JC Newman as part of their Diamond Crown series, but this cigar is produced by their partners at Arturo Fuente Cigars
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This cigar is aged for 5 years and is is held to the highest standard of quality control and produced by the best rollers at the Fuente Factory.
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These accolades speak to how the industry reacts to this unbelievable blend.
Cigar Aficionado: Top 25 Cigars of 2011 and 2014
Cigar & Spirits: Cigar of the Year 2017
Cigar Insider: 93
Cigar Journal: 94
Cigar Snob: 92
Smoke Magazine: 93
This is not your typical Habano. It reminds me of a more subtle Liga Privada with the dark coco and espresso, heavy hints of leather with a mild sweetness to finish.
The Bottle:
Quinta de la Rosa Twany Porto. This wine is Aged 3 Years and hits around 19.5 % alcohol. This is a perfect way to start or end a night of drinking. A Tawny Port wine is typically an older Port aged in Barrel (2-40 yrs). This wine falls in the medium in Sweet vs Dry scale. The most Common Note is Nuttiness on top of bright berries.
The Pairing:
The goal with this pairing was to work in more light and brightness to the cigar that also adds a sweet & acidic element. This younger Twany does just that, it strengthens the natural flavor profiles while creating more balance on the palate.
The Story:
Born in 1875 in a small Hungarian village, Julius Newman and his family sailed across the Atlantic in 1888 in search of the American Dream. With no middle name, Julius was required to choose one before workers could complete his entry paperwork. Stumped, he solicited help from the immigration officer who suggested Caesar, after the great Roman. Julius relished in the thought of being named after a historic leader and conqueror but due to a typo by the attendant – Caeser was spelled with an “e”. Thus Julius Caeser (J.C.) Newman, American citizen, was born.
