J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor Heads to Stores

A limited edition humidor that celebrates the 130th anniversary of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.’s founding is on its way to stores.

It’s called the Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor, and it comes with 130 of the Diamond Crown Classic Belicoso No. 9, a 6 x 50 belicoso that was unveiled as a new addition to the regular production line-up last fall. The company has released small amounts of the cigar for promotional purposes, and it was included in the Cigar Rights of America Freedom Sampler Fall 2024 that was released last November.

The Diamond Crown Classic blend uses a Connecticut shade wrapper, a Dominican binder, and five fillers from the Caribbean and Central America, though specifics aren’t disclosed. The line is produced at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic.

The humidor measures approximately 34 x 10 x 7 inches and is handcrafted with a glossy white piano finish, gold accents, and custom diamond-shaped hardware. Inside, five trays hold the cigars, while a hygrometer and humidification sit behind the trays.

While the initial plan was to release 130 humidors in alignment with the anniversary, demand from retailers increased that number. Drew Newman told halfwheel that he anticipates the total number of humidors produced should reach 170, each having a suggested retail price of $2,250. They will be sold through 130 retailers across the country, including the factory store at the company’s headquarters in Tampa, Fla.

“Diamond Crown is our family’s anniversary cigar,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman in a press release. “My great-grandfather created Diamond Crown more than a century ago. In 1995, my grandfather, Stanford J. Newman and Carlos Fuente, Jr. created Diamond Crown Classic to celebrate our company’s 100th anniversary. It is only fitting that we celebrate our latest milestone with our Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary humidor.”

The release is limited to 130 retailers across the country, with pricing set at $2,250 per humidor.

Images courtesy of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.

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