El Baton is one of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.’s most popular Nicaraguan long-filler brands. Made from the choicest aged Ecuador and Nicaraguan tobaccos, El Baton is the powerhouse of the J.C. Newman portfolio. Originally released as a Nicaraguan handmade cigar in 2008, Drew Newman put his own spin on the brand created by his great-grandfather and remade by his father. Drew created a new blend and packaging design, drawing upon the romance of Tampa’s cigar industry and the rustic beauty of Nicaragua’s tobacco growing regions. The cigar blend is arguably the most robust and full-bodied cigar in the J.C. Newman portfolio. The silky, spicy sweetness of the cigar’s Ecuadorian Habano wrapper is complimented excellently by the cigar’s peppery and hearty Nicaraguan filler. As the J.C. Newman website proudly declares, “this isn’t your grandfather’s stogie!” This cigar is the latest creation from Drew Newman’s mind. So far, the young tobacco industrialist has created excellent cigars in the form of The American, the Yagua, Perla del Mar, Black Diamond, and the Angel Cuesta. El Baton is no miss. This cigar is one of the finest Nicaraguan cigars available. Furthermore, it has a very palatable price point. The cigar comes in a good range of sizes (Double Torpedo, Double Toro, Robusto, and Belicoso). El Baton was a handmade nickel cigar from the American Midwest. J.C. Newman acquired the brand and began manufacturing it with Havana and domestic tobaccos (from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York) in Cleveland and Marion during the 1910’s and 1920’s. Two factors led to the demise of the brand: the Great Depression and mechanization. With decreased consumption of handmade cigars due to their price point, El Baton struggled to find a market niche. As more machines became employed in J.C. Newman’s factories, the handmade cigars began to disappear altogether. With the resurgence of handmade consumption in the 1990’s, J.C. Newman turned back to handmade cigars and utilized handmade labor to make their cigars once again. Intended as a trial cigar for their new mid-tier Nicaraguan long-filler cigars, El Baton was a smash hit and stood on its own two feet. Cigar aficionados, however, will be taken off their feet by the cigar’s incredible flavor and hearty aromas.
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 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.
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.
What is El Baton?
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.
History of El Baton
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
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.
