COO: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo
El Baton is one of J.C. Newman’s vintage brands made by founder, J.C. Newman, back in 1914. This nickel cigar was originally hand rolled in a Cleveland, Ohio factory with Cuban tobacco. Although it was popular for many years, the onset of machine-made cigars caused El Baton to disappear from the marketplace in the 1920s.
In 2008, J.C.’s grandsons, Eric and Bobby Newman, re-launched the brand as the company’s first Nicaraguan cigar. The tobacco for El Baton cigars is grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua, providing for a smooth, hearty smoke with a little spice. Its return has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar enthusiasts including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado.
Also available in boxes of 25.