CigarMind

The American

by J.C. Newman

The American by J.C. Newman is a medium strength cigar made in United States at J.C. Newman El Reloj (Tampa. It pairs Florida Sun Grown wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Pennsylvania and Connecticut Havana-seed filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48.

Maker
The American
Wrapper
Florida Sun Grown
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Pennsylvania and Connecticut Havana-seed
Country
United States
Factory
J.C. Newman El Reloj (Tampa
Strength
medium
Sizes
6 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48

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 The American by J.C. Newman yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

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The American by J.C. Newman questions

How strong is The American by J.C. Newman?

The American by J.C. Newman is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is The American by J.C. Newman good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is The American by J.C. Newman made?

The American by J.C. Newman is made in United States at J.C. Newman El Reloj (Tampa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does The American by J.C. Newman use?

The American by J.C. Newman uses a Florida Sun Grown wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Pennsylvania and Connecticut Havana-seed filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does The American by J.C. Newman come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Churchill (7 × 47), President (7 × 48), Robusto (4½ × 50), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52), Toro (6 × 54) and Double Robusto (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke The American by J.C. Newman?

For a 6.125-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.