Cuesta-Rey Cigars
Cuesta-Rey cigars from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona, the official J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge: the Centenario Robusto No. 7 in a Connecticut Shade wrapper and in Connecticut Broadleaf maduro, and the Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9, which Cigar Aficionado ranked No. 4 on its Top 25 Cigars of 2025, at 95 points. J.C. Newman dates the brand to 1884 and has owned it since 1958 (Cigar Aficionado), and the cigars we carry are rolled for it at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. Choose a single, a 5-pack or a box on each product page.
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About Cuesta-Rey Cigars
The Cuesta-Rey story
Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, a young Spanish immigrant, started a cigar factory and built a reputation as a premier roller, Cigar Aficionado writes; a few years later he formed a partnership with Peregrino Rey, and Cuesta-Rey was born. J.C. Newman says the brand was once the official cigar of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and Cigar Aficionado reports that the king named Cuesta a tobacco purveyor to the Spanish king and court. The magazine writes that Cuesta-Rey was one of Tampa's biggest cigar brands for much of the 20th century. After J.C. Newman bought it in 1958, Stanford Newman worked with Carlos Fuente Sr. to move production to Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia., which returned the brand to hand-rolled cigars. The Centenario box still reads "Gold Medal Awarded, Panama-Pacific Exposition 1915."
Centenario or Centro Fino Sungrown?
| Centenario | Centro Fino Sungrown | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapper | Connecticut Shade (Natural) or Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro) | Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed, sun-grown |
| Binder and filler | Dominican; J.C. Newman ages the tobacco up to five years in a cedar room | Dominican, with aged Dominican ligero in the filler |
| Strength | Mild (J.C. Newman) | Medium (J.C. Newman); medium-full (Cigar Aficionado) |
| J.C. Newman's sizes | Aristocrat 7¼ x 48, Pyramid No. 9 6¼ x 52, Dominican No. 60 6 x 50, Dominican No. 5 5½ x 43, Tuscany tube 5 x 50, Robusto No. 7 4½ x 50 | Pyramid No. 9 6¼ x 52, No. 60 6 x 50, Robusto No. 7 4½ x 50 |
| We carry | Robusto No. 7 Natural and Robusto No. 7 Maduro | Pyramid No. 9 |
J.C. Newman describes the Centenario smoke as ultra-smooth and creamy; the Centro Fino name points to its Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper.
Cuesta-Rey sizes and prices
Prices as listed in October 2026; each product page shows the current price and live stock.
| Cigar | Size | Single | 5-pack | Box | Per cigar in the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenario Robusto No. 7 Natural | 4½ x 50 | $11.99 | $54.95 | 10, $100.90 | $10.09 |
| Centenario Robusto No. 7 Maduro | 4½ x 50 | $11.99 | $54.95 | 10, $100.90 | $10.09 |
| Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 | 6¼ x 52 | $12.99 | $58.95 | — | — |
The Pyramid No. 9 is sold by the single or the 5-pack. Shipping is $9.99 flat, free on orders of $125 or more.
The 2025 Top 25: Centro Fino Pyramid No. 9
Cigar Aficionado ranked the Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 No. 4 on its Top 25 Cigars of 2025, at 95 points, and rated it medium-full. Its tasting note praised "rich, nutty layers with every puff," with honey, nougat and chocolate leading to a "big, buttery cashew finish." It is a 6¼ x 52 pyramid under an Ecuadorian wrapper, made in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.
Choosing a Cuesta-Rey
- Mild and creamy: the Centenario Robusto No. 7 Natural, 4½ x 50 in Connecticut Shade.
- The same robusto, darker: the Centenario Robusto No. 7 Maduro, in Connecticut Broadleaf.
- The Top 25 cigar: the Centro Fino Pyramid No. 9, the bolder sun-grown blend.
Cuesta-Rey is not the same brand as Angel Cuesta, a separate J.C. Newman cigar rolled at El Reloj in Tampa. Diamond Crown is also made for J.C. Newman at the Fuente factory.
What to pour with Cuesta-Rey
We found no drink pairing from J.C. Newman for Cuesta-Rey, so these are our house suggestions. Our cigar and whiskey pairing guide keeps a simple house rule: mild with mild, medium with medium, full with full. That points to a smooth Irish whiskey or a soft wheated bourbon with the mild Centenario, and a bourbon with some weight beside the honey and nougat of the Centro Fino. In the lounge, ask the bar for a pour from the spirits menu.
Keeping them fresh
Store them at a steady 65 to 70 percent relative humidity, in a humidor or a sealed bag with a two-way humidity pack. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack, and our cigar storage guide covers the rest.
Common questions
Who makes Cuesta-Rey cigars? J.C. Newman, which has owned the brand since 1958. The Cuesta-Rey cigars we carry are rolled for it at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic.
How old is Cuesta-Rey? J.C. Newman dates the brand to 1884 and credits its founding to the cigar makers Angel LaMadrid Cuesta and Peregrino Rey.
Is Cuesta-Rey the same as Angel Cuesta? No. Angel Cuesta is a separate J.C. Newman brand, rolled at El Reloj in Tampa.
Which Cuesta-Rey made the Top 25? The Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9, No. 4 on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 for 2025 at 95 points.
How strong are Cuesta-Rey cigars? J.C. Newman rates the Centenario mild and the Centro Fino Sungrown medium; Cigar Aficionado rated the Pyramid No. 9 medium-full.
What is the difference between Centenario and Centro Fino? The wrapper and the strength. Centenario wears Connecticut Shade or Connecticut Broadleaf and is mild; Centro Fino Sungrown wears an Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper over Dominican tobacco with aged ligero.
How much are Cuesta-Rey cigars? As listed in October 2026, $11.99 a single for either Centenario No. 7 and $12.99 for the Pyramid No. 9; a Centenario box of 10 is $100.90.
How much is shipping? $9.99 flat, free on orders of $125 or more. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where do Cuesta-Rey cigars ship from? Our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona, to every state, including San Diego and California, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Santa Barbara and Montecito, Las Vegas and Nevada, Scottsdale and Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York City, the Hamptons, Boston, Princeton and New Jersey, Washington, DC, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Collectors abroad order through a U.S. forwarding address. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where can I buy Cuesta-Rey cigars online? Right here. Every Cuesta-Rey cigar we list online is on this page with its current price and live stock, and ships from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona. Every cigar comes through authorized distribution.
Where can I buy Cuesta-Rey cigars in Yuma, AZ? At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave, the official J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, with a walk-in humidor and a full bar; see our Yuma cigar lounge page. Call 928-276-3500 to check a size before you visit.
More from J.C. Newman: Diamond Crown, Angel Cuesta and Brick House, or browse every brand we carry, A to Z.
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