Diamond Crown Maximus

When J.C. Newman created its sequel, the Julius Caesar, fans of fuller bodied smokes were elated. Yet, the die-hard full-bodied smokers were still left wanting even a more powerful, yet equally well-refined smoke, so the Diamond Crown Maximus line of premium cigars was born. The Diamond Crown Maximus cigars are hand made by the famed Fuente family in the Dominican Republic and they use only choice estate grown Dominican long filler and binder tobacco. The luxury cigar is finished by being covered in a dark and oily Ecuadorian wrapper. Tasting notes of bittersweet chocolate, pepper, leather, and sweet spice provides a full-bodied experience that is not to be missed.

Of course, that’s only a small part of the Maximus’ incredible story. This particular smoke’s conception coincided with the 110th anniversary of the J.C. Newman company. Anniversaries are an important part of the cigar business and, many times, brands unfurl highly-anticipated tobacco blends to celebrate their longevity. When a notable harvest comes in, these premium leaves are often tucked away in specialty aging rooms in order to gain character and maturity while the perfect time to incorporate them materializes.

For help with this project, not only was the esteemed Fuente family involved, but also the Olivas, creators of some of the best cigars that have been crafted this millennium, with dozens of high profile top 25 finishes by stringent reviewers, like those at Cigar Aficionado. That’s why the wrapper is a special, grown on the Oliva plantation in the El Bajo region. This particular region sits at the base of a mountain, making it a catch all for many natural minerals and nutrients which accompany thousands of years of rain.

Dark and rustic, this cigar scored as high as a 93 in Cigar Aficionado ratings. For a deeper dive, read our Diamond Crown Maximus cigar review. The contrast of the beautiful golden band around this chocolate brown wrapper makes it a treat not only to smoke, but to simply display and lay out for all to see. Collecting premium cigars is nearly as fun as smoking them. Aficionados will attest that the sight of a cigar kickstarts the entire sensory experience, and a cigar named Maximus, touched by some of the most legendary hands in the business, sets high expectations from the start. Shop Cigars.com now and upgrade your humidor with Maximus today.