Cigar Reveal #215

JC Newman
Julius Caesar

Here's a few key points to mention about the Julius Caesar from JC Newman:

- It is produced in the world-famous Tabacalera A. Fuente Factory in the Dominican Republic

- The retail price is nearly $19

- It has been named in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Twice.

- It comes from JC Newman, one of the oldest cigar companies still in operation in the world

So, what does all that mean for you? 

The exact amount that you enjoyed before you had any of that information is what it should mean to you. Was the quality of the cigar equal to the fancy packaging, prestige and high cost? Only you know your standard. Remember what Mr. Twain said: 

"No one can tell me what is a good cigar--for me. I am the only judge.”

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Julius Caesar
Anatomy

  • Dominican Republic

  • Dominican Republic

  • Ecuador

Julius Caesar
Flavor Notes

First Third

Cedar

Cream

Honey

Cedar

Cream

Honey

Second Third

Light Roast Coffee

Citrus

Red Pepper

Light Roast Coffee

Citrus

Red Pepper

Final Third

Milk Chocolate

Cedar

Lemon

Milk Chocolate

Cedar

Lemon

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Reviews + Notes

Cigar Aficionado

Julius Caeser Newman (the middle name is a misspelling of the famed Roman emperor's moniker) was the founder of J.C. Newman cigars, a company that dates back to 1895 when Newman first rolled cigars in Cleveland. The company, now in Tampa, Florida, remains a strong force in the cigar industry. Grandsons Eric and Bobby remembered Julius with the 2010 creation of the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser line of cigars, rolled by the Fuente family. Our favorite of the line is the Pyramid, which has loads of rich coffee flavors, along with some sweet and spicy wood. This is the third cigar from Fuente to make our Top 25, tying it with My Father Cigars S.A. for most from any cigar manufacturer.

Kohnhed

The Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is so smooth that an inexperienced smoker could confuse this for a mild bodied cigar. I read a couple reviews and they said the cigar was too mild for them. LOL. Bam! A massive surge of flavor occurs. Just like that. Turning a light switch on. The Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is now a major flavor bomb. Damn. I wasn’t expecting that. The creaminess, malts and chocolate are driving the bus now. Huzzah! The spiciness has returned in spades.

Cigar Coop

This time around, the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Robusto performed well. This cigar had about a month in the Cigar Coop humidor. Past experience with the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser in the Robusto size has proven to me it does age quite well over longer periods of time. This wasn’t a case where the cigar was young. It’s a case that it becomes that much better over time. The Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is a cigar I could recommend to any enthusiast. It is also a cigar I’d buy and smoke again, but my recommendation is put it in the humidor and take advantage of long-term aging.