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Diamond Crown

Maximus

Diamond Crown Maximus is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 14 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 8 × 50.

Maker
Diamond Crown
Wrapper
Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera A. Fuente
Strength
full
Sizes
14 · 5 × 50 to 8 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Diamond Crown Maximus yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.375-inch size.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Sizes

14 in the catalog
No. 5 Robusto5 × 50 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Robusto No. 55 × 50 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 4 Toro6 × 50 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Toro No. 46 × 50 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 3 Pyramid6⅜ × 50 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Pyramid No. 36⅜ × 50 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›Churchill No. 27 × 50 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 2 Churchill7 × 50 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Double Corona No. 18 × 50 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 1 Double Corona8 × 50 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Double Belicoso No. 106¾ × 54 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 10 Double Belicoso6¾ × 54 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›Double Robusto No. 65 × 56 · Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown›No. 6 Double Robusto5 × 56 · Ecuadorian Sun Grown (El Bajo)›

What to try next

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From the desk

reads and news on Diamond Crown
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Diamond Crown Maximus questions

How strong is Diamond Crown Maximus?

Diamond Crown Maximus 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 Maximus 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 Maximus made?

Diamond Crown Maximus is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Diamond Crown Maximus use?

Diamond Crown Maximus uses an Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown wrapper over a Dominican 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 Maximus come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 14 sizes: No. 5 Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto No. 5 (5 × 50), No. 4 Toro (6 × 50), Toro No. 4 (6 × 50), No. 3 Pyramid (6⅜ × 50), Pyramid No. 3 (6⅜ × 50), Churchill No. 2 (7 × 50) and No. 2 Churchill (7 × 50), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Diamond Crown Maximus?

For a 6.375-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What cigars are similar to Diamond Crown Maximus?

Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX, God of Fire KKP Never Back Down and Ashton VSG. They share full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

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