Maximus is J.C. Newman's heartier complement to the original Diamond Crown. J.C. Newman created it in 2002 to mark its 105th anniversary, and calls it the work of "three Cigar Aficionado Cigar Hall of Fame families: Arturo Fuente, J.C. Newman, and John Oliva." Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. and Stanford J. Newman developed the blend, and Tabacalera A. Fuente makes it in the Dominican Republic. The wrapper is a dark Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown leaf grown by John Oliva Sr., from Oliva Tobacco Co.'s El Bajo farm, over Dominican binder and filler. J.C. Newman says the cigar is aged for five years and rates it medium to full.
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About Diamond Crown Maximus
J.C. Newman showed the reintroduced Maximus at the PCA trade show in April 2026, with new packaging and a refined blend; Cigar Aficionado reported the company "has made the cigar a bit stronger to suit more modern tastes." The sizes and suggested prices did not change, and in August 2026 Cigar Aficionado reported that J.C. Newman expected to start shipping the new version to retailers later that month. Every rating below was given before that change.
Diamond Crown Maximus sizes
| Cigar | Dimensions | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill No. 2 | 7 x 50 | 89 points, Cigar Aficionado, December 2025; 90, Cigar Aficionado, August 2023 |
| Toro No. 4 | 6 x 50 | 89, Cigar Coop, September 2020; 90, Cigar Aficionado, December 2015 |
| Robusto No. 5 | 5 x 50 | 89, Cigar Coop, November 2021 |
| Double Robusto No. 6 | 5 x 56 | Added in 2012; no rating found |
Cigar Aficionado reports that every Maximus size comes in boxes of 20. Its Top 25 placement went to a size we don't carry: the 8 x 50 Double Corona No. 1, No. 4 for 2009 at 93 points.
Diamond Crown Maximus prices
Prices and availability update automatically from our inventory.
| Cigar | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Crown Maximus Churchill No. 2 | Single $19.99 5-Pack $89.99 Box of 20 $335.99 |
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| Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 | Single $18.99 5-Pack $86.99 Box of 20 $321.99 |
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| Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5 | Single $16.99 5-Pack $74.99 Box of 20 $279.99 |
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| Diamond Crown Maximus Double Robusto No. 6 | Single $16.99 5-Pack $78.99 Box of 20 $293.99 |
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What to pour with Maximus
J.C. Newman publishes no pairing, so this is our house rule for a medium to full cigar: a caramel-forward bourbon or a rye. More in the bourbon and cigar pairing guide.
Common questions
Who makes Diamond Crown Maximus? J.C. Newman, the Tampa company, with the cigars made by Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. The wrapper is grown by John Oliva Sr. in Ecuador.
What changed with Maximus in 2026? J.C. Newman gave it new packaging and a refined blend, which Cigar Aficionado describes as a bit stronger. The sizes and suggested prices stayed the same.
How strong is Diamond Crown Maximus? J.C. Newman rates it medium to full, and Cigar Aficionado rated the Churchill No. 2 medium-full in 2023 and 2025.
Has Maximus made the Top 25? Yes: the Double Corona No. 1 was No. 4 on Cigar Aficionado's 2009 Top 25, at 93 points. We don't stock that size.
How much is Diamond Crown Maximus? Current prices for every size are in the price table above.
Can I buy a single? Yes. Every size is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a box of 20. $9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.
Sun of a Gun is a Diamond Crown Lounge in Yuma, Arizona. See every Diamond Crown blend on our Diamond Crown cigars page, the rest of the house on J.C. Newman cigars, or read our Diamond Crown guide.
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