Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars

Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars

The Yagua by J.C. Newman is unlike any cigar you’ve ever seen—a throwback to Cuba’s golden era, reimagined in Nicaragua. Drawing on a 1940s tradition, these handmade cigars are uniquely shaped and pressed together while still wet, then wrapped in royal palm leaves from the “yagua” tree, resulting in a wild, rustic, and flavorful smoking experience that breaks all the modern rules—but delivers deep, unforgettable character.

Key Features & Benefits

• Each cigar is uniquely shaped—no two are exactly alike for true artisanal authenticity
• Rolled wet and bundled in yagua palm leaves for an old-world, farm-rolled feel
• Connecticut Broadleaf (under-fermented) wrapper provides rich earthiness and natural sweetness
• Nicaraguan binder and fillers for robust body and complexity
• Pressed into shape as a bundle—expect irregular sides, tactile interest, and vintage style
• Aged for one full year after rolling to ensure smoothness and flavor development
• Medium-full strength, with notes of leather, oak, roasted nuts, sourdough, and black pepper
• Limited but repeatedly produced in small batches, gaining a cult-like following

Detailed Description

The story of Yagua begins in Cuba, where cigarmakers would roll leaves fresh from the barn and shape their cigars by binding bundles with palm. J.C. Newman has resurrected this nostalgic process at their PENSA factory in Nicaragua thanks to General Manager Lazaro Lopez, whose grandfather’s tradition inspired the concept. Each Yagua is pressed tightly in a bundle while wet, then bound in yagua palm leaves. The cigars emerge with unique, “imperfect” shapes—some round, some multi-sided or triangular—that are both visually striking and deeply reminiscent of vintage Cuban smokes.

The blend features a dark U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper (under-fermented for extra body), Nicaraguan binder, and bold Nicaraguan fillers. After rolling, the cigars age for a year, allowing the rustic blend to mellow. Expect primary notes of wood, earth, leather, black pepper, and sourdough, accented by sweetness and rustic roasted flavors. Because of their shape and pressing, draw can be a bit irregular, but the payoff is a uniquely rich and earthy flavor profile.

Each bundle contains 20 cigars approximately 6″ x 54, wrapped and shipped in the palm leaf, further enhancing the “time capsule” feel. Yagua is a true artisan’s cigar—perfect for special occasions, sharing with friends, or for anyone who treasures tradition and creative craftsmanship in every draw.

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