Diamond Crown
Black Diamond
Diamond Crown Black Diamond is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Havana wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 54 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Diamond Crown
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Havana
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 54 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
expected notes, from published reviewsReviewers describe Diamond Crown Black Diamond with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, black pepper, dried cherry/plum, leather, licorice/anise sweetness. Body: medium-full to full.
- First third
- cedar/musty wood, black pepper, cocoa/dark chocolate, citrus zest, earth
- Second third
- dark chocolate, leather, dried fruit/tart plum, sweet spice, hazelnut, woody core
- Final third
- peppery spice, aged cedar, licorice sweetness, earthy cocoa, warm finish
- Finish
- Long, sweet-and-spicy with cedar and cocoa
Expected notes, gathered from J.C. Newman, Cigar Aficionado, halfwheel, Stogie Press. Your palate may read it differently.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on 60-80 minutes (per reviewers).
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Diamond Crown Black Diamond taste like?
Published reviews describe Diamond Crown Black Diamond with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, black pepper, dried cherry/plum and leather, and a finish that is long, sweet-and-spicy with cedar and cocoa. These are expected notes gathered from the sources listed on this page; your own palate may read it differently.
How strong is Diamond Crown Black Diamond?
Diamond Crown Black Diamond is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Diamond Crown Black Diamond good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Diamond Crown Black Diamond made?
Diamond Crown Black Diamond is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Diamond Crown Black Diamond use?
Diamond Crown Black Diamond uses a Connecticut Havana wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Diamond Crown Black Diamond come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Emerald (6 × 52), Radiant (4½ × 54), Marquis (5¼ × 56) and Marquise (5¼ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Diamond Crown Black Diamond?
Reviewers put a typical smoke at 60-80 minutes. Bigger sizes take longer; a slow pace of about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change.
What drink goes with Diamond Crown Black Diamond?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Diamond Crown Black Diamond?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road, Villiger La Flor de Ynclan and AVO Syncro Nicaragua. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.