Diamond
Diamond: A Closer Look at the Iconic Cigar Brand
The world of cigars is rich in history and tradition, and few brands embody these qualities better than Diamond Crown. Founded by Stanford Newman, the brand has been crafting premium cigars for over a century, using only the finest, aged tobacco. Here, we’ll take a closer look at Diamond Crown and what makes it so special.
One of the defining features of Diamond Crown is the cigars’ size and shape. By 1996, most of the brand’s sales came from fat robustos and corona gordas. In fact, the first edition of Cigar Aficionado magazine rated 17 robustos, the fattest of which had a ring gauge of 52. This emphasis on larger sizes has continued with the brand’s latest release, the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. Boxes of these cigars have arrived at J.C. Newman’s Tampa headquarters and started shipping to retailers this week.
But size and shape are just one part of what makes a great cigar. Different tobaccos are combined in precise ratios to make up the parts of a cigar. To fully appreciate a cigar’s flavor and scent, it’s important to appreciate its anatomy. A cigar is composed of three parts: the filler, the binder, and the wrapper. The filler is made up of long leaves that have been aged for several years, while the binder is a leaf that holds the filler together. Finally, the wrapper is the outermost leaf that gives the cigar its flavor and aroma.
For Diamond Crown, the quality of the tobacco is of utmost importance. The brand’s cigars are crafted by master rollers with exceptional skill and experience. But before they are allowed to bear the Diamond Crown name, each cigar undergoes rigid quality testing to ensure that it meets the brand’s high standards. This rigorous testing ensures that only the best cigars make it to market.
Of course, smoking a cigar is about more than just the cigar itself. There are a variety of accessories that can enhance the smoking experience, including humidors, lighters, and cutters. Cigars Intern’s Cigar 101 provides a comprehensive guide to these accessories, explaining what they do and why they are important. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of cigars, this guide can help you get the most out of your smoking experience.
In the end, what makes Diamond Crown special is its commitment to quality and tradition. From the careful selection of tobacco leaves to the skilled craftsmanship of its rollers, every element of a Diamond Crown cigar is designed to provide a top-quality smoking experience. As the brand continues to innovate and release new products like the Black Diamond, it remains a true icon of the cigar world.