It is the year of Black Diamond at J.C. Newman. The release, some four years in the making, is finally being released. In addition, the company has a few new extensions to its Nicaraguan brands. The booth looks very much the same, once again split with Arturo Fuente—which is distributed by J.C. Newman. I’ll be honest, I was expecting a bit more of a Black Diamond theme, but nevertheless, the Fuente/Newman booth remains quite unique. Diamond Crown Black Diamond This is the main release for the trade show. Though, the background info goes back a couple years. This is not the same cigar the company released in 2013 as part of the Toast Across America set, but it is said to be the same cigar the company gave out last year at a party at last year’s trade show. The centerpiece is a Connecticut Havana-seed wrapper grown by the Fuente family at their farms in the Dominican Republic. For the time being, the cigar will only be available to Diamond Crown lounges, though that could change next year. Wrapper: Dominican Republic (Connecticut Havana) Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald (6 x 52) — $20 (Boxes ...
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