{"title":"Diamond Crown Maximus","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaximus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCigar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-crown-maximus-churchill-no-2\"\u003eChurchill No. 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 x 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 points, Cigar Aficionado, December 2025; 90, Cigar Aficionado, August 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-crown-maximus-toro-no-4\"\u003eToro No. 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89, Cigar Coop, September 2020; 90, Cigar Aficionado, December 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-crown-maximus-robusto-no-5\"\u003eRobusto No. 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89, Cigar Coop, November 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-crown-maximus-double-robusto-no-6\"\u003eDouble Robusto No. 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded in 2012; no rating found\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCigar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus prices\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"soag-live-prices\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pour with Maximus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.C. Newman publishes no pairing, so this is our house rule for a medium to full cigar: a caramel-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/bourbon-and-cigar-pairing\"\u003ebourbon and cigar pairing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Diamond Crown Maximus?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed with Maximus in 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Diamond Crown Maximus?\u003c\/strong\u003e J.C. Newman rates it medium to full, and Cigar Aficionado rated the Churchill No. 2 medium-full in 2023 and 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas Maximus made the Top 25?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is Diamond Crown Maximus?\u003c\/strong\u003e Current prices for every size are in the price table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy a single?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun of a Gun is a Diamond Crown Lounge in Yuma, Arizona. See every Diamond Crown blend on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diamond-crown-cigars\"\u003eDiamond Crown cigars\u003c\/a\u003e page, the rest of the house on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jc-newman-cigars\"\u003eJ.C. Newman cigars\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/diamond-crown-cigars-for-sale-maximus-churchill-more\"\u003eDiamond Crown guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-crown-maximus-robusto-no-5","title":"Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/strong\u003e, J.C. Newman's heartier complement to the original Diamond Crown, was created in 2002 for the company's 105th anniversary. J.C. Newman calls it the work of three Cigar Aficionado Hall of Fame families: Arturo Fuente, J.C. Newman and John Oliva. A dark Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper grown by John Oliva Sr. covers Dominican binder and filler, and J.C. Newman says the cigar is aged for five years and rates it medium to full. Tabacalera A. Fuente makes it in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRobusto No. 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 x 50. Cigar Coop scored the Robusto No. 5 89 in November 2021; we found no Cigar Aficionado rating of this size. J.C. Newman reintroduced Maximus in 2026 with new packaging and a refined blend that Cigar Aficionado calls a bit stronger; the rating above came before that change. See every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diamond-crown-maximus\"\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 50 Robusto No. 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full (J.C. Newman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, Tabacalera A. Fuente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom our bar, we suggest a caramel-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Crown","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117437948146,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117437980914,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117438013682,"sku":null,"price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/i_a921c826-3eb2-42d0-aa22-3a2c80cdd164.jpg?v=1789884777"},{"product_id":"diamond-crown-maximus-double-robusto-no-6","title":"Diamond Crown Maximus Double Robusto No. 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/strong\u003e, J.C. Newman's heartier complement to the original Diamond Crown, was created in 2002 for the company's 105th anniversary. J.C. Newman calls it the work of three Cigar Aficionado Hall of Fame families: Arturo Fuente, J.C. Newman and John Oliva. A dark Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper grown by John Oliva Sr. covers Dominican binder and filler, and J.C. Newman says the cigar is aged for five years and rates it medium to full. Tabacalera A. Fuente makes it in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Robusto No. 6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 x 56. J.C. Newman added the Double Robusto No. 6 in 2012; we found no published rating of this size. J.C. Newman reintroduced Maximus in 2026 with new packaging and a refined blend that Cigar Aficionado calls a bit stronger. See every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diamond-crown-maximus\"\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 56 Double Robusto No. 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full (J.C. Newman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, Tabacalera A. Fuente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom our bar, we suggest a caramel-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Crown","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117438046450,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117438079218,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117438111986,"sku":null,"price":293.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/i_59e669d1-71a6-41c4-b12a-a746bee6e9de.jpg?v=1789884777"},{"product_id":"diamond-crown-maximus-toro-no-4","title":"Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/strong\u003e, J.C. Newman's heartier complement to the original Diamond Crown, was created in 2002 for the company's 105th anniversary. J.C. Newman calls it the work of three Cigar Aficionado Hall of Fame families: Arturo Fuente, J.C. Newman and John Oliva. A dark Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper grown by John Oliva Sr. covers Dominican binder and filler, and J.C. Newman says the cigar is aged for five years and rates it medium to full. Tabacalera A. Fuente makes it in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToro No. 4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6 x 50. Cigar Coop scored the Toro No. 4 89 in September 2020, and Cigar Aficionado rated it 90 points in December 2015. J.C. Newman reintroduced Maximus in 2026 with new packaging and a refined blend that Cigar Aficionado calls a bit stronger; the ratings above came before that change. See every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diamond-crown-maximus\"\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 50 Toro No. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full (J.C. Newman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, Tabacalera A. Fuente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom our bar, we suggest a caramel-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Crown","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117438144754,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117438177522,"sku":null,"price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117438210290,"sku":null,"price":321.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/diamond-crown-maximus-toro-no-4.jpg?v=1790745359"},{"product_id":"diamond-crown-maximus-churchill-no-2","title":"Diamond Crown Maximus Churchill No. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/strong\u003e, J.C. Newman's heartier complement to the original Diamond Crown, was created in 2002 for the company's 105th anniversary. J.C. Newman calls it the work of three Cigar Aficionado Hall of Fame families: Arturo Fuente, J.C. Newman and John Oliva. A dark Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper grown by John Oliva Sr. covers Dominican binder and filler, and J.C. Newman says the cigar is aged for five years and rates it medium to full. Tabacalera A. Fuente makes it in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChurchill No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 7 x 50. Cigar Aficionado rated the Churchill No. 2 89 points in December 2025 and 90 in August 2023, both medium-full. J.C. Newman reintroduced Maximus in 2026 with new packaging and a refined blend that Cigar Aficionado calls a bit stronger; the ratings above came before that change. See every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diamond-crown-maximus\"\u003eDiamond Crown Maximus\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 50 Churchill No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full (J.C. Newman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, Tabacalera A. Fuente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom our bar, we suggest a caramel-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e$9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Crown","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117438243058,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117438275826,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117438308594,"sku":null,"price":335.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/diamond-crown-maximus-churchill-no-2.jpg?v=1790745359"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sunofaguncigars.com\/collections\/diamond-crown-maximus.oembed","provider":"Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}