Box of Diamond Crown Maximus cigars — Sun of a Gun Cigars, Yuma Arizona

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Diamond Crown Cigars: A Guide to Classic, Maximus, Julius Caeser and Black Diamond

Diamond Crown is J.C. Newman's top line, made in the Dominican Republic with tobacco aged before rolling. Sun of a Gun is a Diamond Crown Lounge in Yuma, Arizona, which is a designation J.C. Newman gives to a short list of shops.

Diamond Crown is J.C. Newman's top line, made in the Dominican Republic with tobacco aged before rolling. Sun of a Gun is a Diamond Crown Lounge in Yuma, Arizona, which is a designation J.C. Newman gives to a short list of shops. These are the Diamond Crown lines in our humidor.

Diamond Crown Classic

Connecticut Shade wrapper aged five years, mild, and the gentlest cigar in the family. In stock as the Toro No. 3 and Robusto No. 5. The Maduro version uses Connecticut Broadleaf and runs medium, in the Double Robusto No. 4 and Robusto No. 5.

Diamond Crown Maximus

Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper, medium to full. Robusto No. 5, Double Robusto No. 6, Toro No. 4 and Churchill No. 2.

Diamond Crown Julius Caeser

Ecuadorian Havana wrapper, medium-bodied. Corona, Robusto, Toro, the 1895, the Troublemaker and the 6 x 60 Hail Caeser.

Diamond Crown Black Diamond

Connecticut Havana wrapper, full-bodied, and the strongest of the four. Radiant, Marquis and Emerald.

Which Diamond Crown should you buy?

  • Mildest: Diamond Crown Classic.
  • Medium: Julius Caeser.
  • Medium to full: Maximus.
  • Fullest: Black Diamond.

Buying

Every Diamond Crown is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a full box. Browse the Diamond Crown collection, or the rest of J.C. Newman.

$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more. Orders ship within 1–2 business days from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Diamond Crown Lounge?

A designation J.C. Newman gives to selected retailers. We are one in Yuma, Arizona.

Is Diamond Crown mild or strong?

It spans both: Classic is mild, Black Diamond is full.

Can I buy a single?

Yes, singles, 5-packs and boxes.

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