This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco back in 1914. Though it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920’s. Re-launched in 2008, the brand has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. While it may have some history, don’t be fooled, this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie. El Baton Robusto 5pk cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. This complex Nicaraguan cigar is made with full-bodied tobacco and has a spicy kick! The impact and flavor in this cigar can usually only be experienced for twice the price of the El Baton, but keeping true to its motto, this cigar gives smokers, mucho flavor for little dinero, something the true aficionado deserves.
This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco back in 1914. Though it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920’s. Re-launched in 2008, the brand has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. While it may have some history, don’t be fooled, this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie. El Baton Double Toro cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. This complex Nicaraguan cigar is made with full-bodied tobacco and has a spicy kick! The impact and flavor in this cigar can usually only be experienced for twice the price of the El Baton, but keeping true to its motto, this cigar gives smokers, mucho flavor for little dinero, something the true aficionado deserves.
This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco back in 1914. Though it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920’s. Re-launched in 2008, the brand has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. While it may have some history, don’t be fooled, this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie. El Baton Belicoso cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. This complex Nicaraguan cigar is made with full-bodied tobacco and has a spicy kick! The impact and flavor in this cigar can usually only be experienced for twice the price of the El Baton, but keeping true to its motto, this cigar gives smokers, mucho flavor for little dinero, something the true aficionado deserves.
The El Baton cigar is a revival of one of J.C. Newman Cigar Company’s earliest creations—originally hand rolled in J.C. Newman’s Ohio factory over a century ago for just a nickel. Today, El Baton returns as a bold, all-Nicaraguan cigar made for the modern cigar aficionado who values history, strength, and complexity.
As part of J.C. Newman’s vintage brands, El Baton features full bodied tobacco grown in Nicaragua, delivering a hearty smoke with bold flavor from start to finish. With a cold draw that hints at earth and spice, this cigar lights up with notes of black pepper, a little spice, and a touch of richness that speaks to its Cuban tobacco-inspired roots.
El Baton cigars are offered in popular formats like Double Toro and Double Torpedo, providing plenty of depth and strength in every stick. The blend is bold but balanced, earning rave reviews from cigar enthusiasts for its spicy kick, clean burn, and satisfying finish—comparable to cigars twice the price.
This isn’t a machine made cigar. Each El Baton is handcrafted with care and tradition, brought back by Eric and Bobby Newman as a tribute to their grandfather’s stogie and the proud legacy of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. It’s a full-flavored, full-bodied smoke that a true aficionado deserves.
Whether you’re adding to your humidor or lighting up with friends, El Baton offers the richness and heritage that sets it apart from the rest.
This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco back in 1914. Though it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920’s. Re-launched in 2008, the brand has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. While it may have some history, don’t be fooled, this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie. El Baton Robusto cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. This complex Nicaraguan cigar is made with full-bodied tobacco and has a spicy kick! The impact and flavor in this cigar can usually only be experienced for twice the price of the El Baton, but keeping true to its motto, this cigar gives smokers, mucho flavor for little dinero, something the true aficionado deserves.
This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco back in 1914. Though it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920’s. Re-launched in 2008, the brand has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. While it may have some history, don’t be fooled, this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie. El Baton Double Torpedo cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. This complex Nicaraguan cigar is made with full-bodied tobacco and has a spicy kick! The impact and flavor in this cigar can usually only be experienced for twice the price of the El Baton, but keeping true to its motto, this cigar gives smokers, mucho flavor for little dinero, something the true aficionado deserves.
El Baton is a J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Nicaraguan handmade cigar. This cigar is made from aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos and has an incredible aroma. It is hearty and peppery with a balanced silky wrapper, making it medium to full-bodied.
El Baton was originally an American handmade cigar sold for a nickel! J.C. Newman manufactured these cigars in Cleveland and Marion, Ohio during the 1910’s and 1920’s. Machine made cigars and the Great Depression destroyed the handmade nickel cigar market. The cigar reemerged with Eric and Bobby Newman, J.C. Newman’s grandsons, in 2008. Intended as a portfolio padder, the cigar was so popular it won dozens of awards. Today, it is one of the mainstays of the J.C. Newman Nicaraguan portfolio.
El Baton is a medium to full-bodied Nicaraguan handmade cigar with Ecuadorian and Nicaraguan tobaccos. The silky, spicy sweet Ecuadorian Habano wrapper compliments the hearty Nicaraguan long-fillers for an excellent cigar. This cigar comes in boxes of twenty-five. This cigar is available as a Double Torpedo, Double Toro, Robusto, and Belicoso.
