J.C. Newman Cigar Co
Tobacco ManufacturingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
J.C. Newman Cigar Co., founded in 1895 by Julius Caeser Newman, is the oldest family‑owned premium cigar maker in the United States and is based in Tampa, Florida. The company produces a range of premium cigars, with some lines hand rolled on vintage, hand‑operated machines at its historic Tampa factory, while others are manufactured at facilities in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic under longstanding partnerships. Its portfolio includes El Reloj, Factory Throwouts, and Trader Jacks from Tampa; Brick House, Perla del Mar, El Baton, and Quorum from its PENSA operation in Estelí, Nicaragua; and Diamond Crown, MAXIMUS, Julius Caeser, and Black Diamond produced by Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. It maintains a charitable foundation, created with the Fuente family, that supports education, health care, vocational training, and clean water in the Dominican Republic. The firm serves premium cigar enthusiasts and retailers seeking a diverse, craft‑made product lineup across multiple regions. In 2026, the company announced at the Premium Cigar Association trade show the LeRoy Neiman 2026 Collector's Edition cigars.