Diamond Crown Maximus

OHRD · 06-11-2010, 08:44 AM

Size: 5×50, Robusto

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sungrown

Binder: Dominican

Filler: Dominican

Strength: Full

Price: Box of 20, $193.95

Grade: 9.1

Produced at Tabacalera A Fuente for JC Newman, the Diamond Crown Maximus follows the success of the regular Diamond Crown line. Production began on this line at the start of the 21st century and after three years work between Stanford Newman and Carlos Fuente, the Maximus was introduced in 2003.

Made in limited quantities, the wrapper is from the Oliva family’s El Bajo farm and is listed as Ecuadorian Ligero Oscuro Sun Grown. It is available in five sizes and is sold in boxes of 20: Double Corona (8×50, Maximus #1), Churchill (7×50, Maximus #2) Pyramid (6.625×50, Maximus #3 ), Toro (6×50, Maximus #4 ), and the Robusto (5×50, Maximus #5). The binder and filler are both Dominican, which is also where the cigar is produced.

We were sent this cigar by Cigars Direct and the review is based on one sample. You can purchase the Diamond Crown Maximus here. Now, on to the toast.

Pre-light, 1.8:
The first thing I notice on this Robusto is the band, which jumps out at you from the humidor. The Ecuadorian wrapper has a few noticeable veins but otherwise is fairly clean. The color and oils on the sungrown wrapper are very inviting, and it really hyped my anticipation of the smoke. The cigar is packed well with no soft spots. The pre-light aroma does not produce a ton of notes along the wrapper but the foot produces a nice aroma. The cold draw is full flavored with tons of spice, while the draw is tight.

Burn, 1.8:
The Robusto really opens up after lighting. The draw is good for the duration of the cigar and it produces a more than adequate amount of smoke to cover the palate. The ash does not hold as well as I thought it would but it burns even, requires no touch ups, and is a consistent white in color.

Flavor, 2.8:
The first puff on this smoke produces notes of strong, flavorful tobacco that is creamy but somewhat spicy at the same time. As I move through the smoke, I pick up notes of toasted nuts, sweet spice, and solid Dominican tobacco. This profile is consistent, but towards the end the spice seems to retreat to the edge of the flavor profile and the finish is a bit darker, maybe towards a light coffee.

Overall, 2.7:
The Diamond Crown Maximus is a well balanced and full flavored cigar that in my opinion is medium to full in body. At around $10.00 a stick this is not an everyday smoke for me by any stretch, but it is a great smoke and I look forward to my next one.

(Total: 9.1)

Subvet642 · 06-11-2010, 09:20 AM

Nice review! I've been thinking about this stick a bit lately and I think that I'll put it on my "must try" list.

KenyanSandBoa · 06-11-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Nice review! I've been thinking about this stick a bit lately and I think that I'll put it on my "must try" list.

Definitely on my "must try" list as well. I'm trying to limit the number of new cigars I buy for a while, but with this review I may have to cheat a little bit.

shilala · 06-11-2010, 10:03 AM

I always thought I would enjoy DCM's based on reviews and the looks of the sticks.
I just can't get beside them. Either I've landed a handful of duds along the way, or I just plain don't like them.

kenstogie · 06-11-2010, 10:29 AM

Was gifted one of these by my local BandM store for helping out one day. (I always help customers and stuff) anyway I have yet to smoke it. Maybe today is t he day.

OHRD · 06-11-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I always thought I would enjoy DCM's based on reviews and the looks of the sticks.
I just can't get beside them. Either I've landed a handful of duds along the way, or I just plain don't like them.

It's hard to try it again if you had a bad experience the first time, w/ the price being $10+ for a Robusto.

kelmac07 · 06-11-2010, 10:30 AM

Another fine review...thanks for sharing.

Mr B · 06-11-2010, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the review. Lots of great info. This has been on my "must try" list for a long time.

OHRD · 06-11-2010, 11:19 AM

Anyone had the regular Diamond Crown line, as well as the Maximus? How do they compare? I know the Natural and Maduro are much milder...

Sailchaser · 06-11-2010, 11:37 AM

One of my standard go to eveing smokes, nice review

issues · 06-11-2010, 12:13 PM

I would agree it is a very nice stick but it can easily get lost among all of the great cigars in that price range.

chippewastud79 · 06-11-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Anyone had the regular Diamond Crown line, as well as the Maximus? How do they compare? I know the Natural and Maduro are much milder...

The regular line isn't worth buying, but the Maximus are better than Opus

shilala · 06-11-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

It's hard to try it again if you had a bad experience the first time, w/ the price being $10+ for a Robusto.

I've choked down about a dozen along the way. They look divine and smell delicious. For whatever reason, they just don't work for me.
It's one of those few cigars I really wish I could like. Normally I could care less, ya know? For some reason I've always been drawn to these and San Cristobals. The pretty bands, I suppose. I can't get beside either one.
It bums me out.

marge796 · 06-11-2010, 02:00 PM

Great review Matthew, Thanks!

These bad boys are one of my all time favorite NCs. I just picked up a box of DCM #1 from sigsauer in WTS about 2 weeks ago. I'm going to sit on them for the summer and try one around the holidays, can't wait!

Chris.....

heavyd · 06-11-2010, 07:57 PM

I've had the regular line and thought it was just ok, but now I will definitely get a couple of these. Thanks for the review

longknocker · 06-11-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I've choked down about a dozen along the way. They look divine and smell delicious. For whatever reason, they just don't work for me.
It's one of those few cigars I really wish I could like. Normally I could care less, ya know? For some reason I've always been drawn to these and San Cristobals. The pretty bands, I suppose. I can't get beside either one.
It bums me out.

If Scott Doesn't Like Them, I Probably Won't either!

I'll Stay With My Anejos & Tats!

G G · 06-11-2010, 08:34 PM

Nice review, thanks.

timo · 06-11-2010, 08:44 PM

Bought a box this week off Cigar monster for 139.95. Smoked the first one tonight.

06-11-2010, 10:30 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Another fine review...thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-11-2010, 11:18 AM	#8
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Thanks for the review. Lots of great info. This has been on my "must try" list for a long time.

06-11-2010, 11:19 AM	#9
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Anyone had the regular Diamond Crown line, as well as the Maximus? How do they compare? I know the Natural and Maduro are much milder... __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

06-11-2010, 11:37 AM	#10
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus One of my standard go to eveing smokes, nice review __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

06-11-2010, 12:13 PM	#11
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus I would agree it is a very nice stick but it can easily get lost among all of the great cigars in that price range. __________________

06-11-2010, 08:44 AM	#1
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Diamond Crown Maximus Size: 5×50, Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sungrown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Strength: Full Price: Box of 20, $193.95 Grade: 9.1 Produced at Tabacalera A Fuente for JC Newman, the Diamond Crown Maximus follows the success of the regular Diamond Crown line. Production began on this line at the start of the 21st century and after three years work between Stanford Newman and Carlos Fuente, the Maximus was introduced in 2003. Made in limited quantities, the wrapper is from the Oliva family’s El Bajo farm and is listed as Ecuadorian Ligero Oscuro Sun Grown. It is available in five sizes and is sold in boxes of 20: Double Corona (8×50, Maximus #1), Churchill (7×50, Maximus #2) Pyramid (6.625×50, Maximus #3 ), Toro (6×50, Maximus #4 ), and the Robusto (5×50, Maximus #5). The binder and filler are both Dominican, which is also where the cigar is produced. We were sent this cigar by Cigars Direct and the review is based on one sample. You can purchase the Diamond Crown Maximus here. Now, on to the toast. Pre-light, 1.8: The first thing I notice on this Robusto is the band, which jumps out at you from the humidor. The Ecuadorian wrapper has a few noticeable veins but otherwise is fairly clean. The color and oils on the sungrown wrapper are very inviting, and it really hyped my anticipation of the smoke. The cigar is packed well with no soft spots. The pre-light aroma does not produce a ton of notes along the wrapper but the foot produces a nice aroma. The cold draw is full flavored with tons of spice, while the draw is tight. Burn, 1.8: The Robusto really opens up after lighting. The draw is good for the duration of the cigar and it produces a more than adequate amount of smoke to cover the palate. The ash does not hold as well as I thought it would but it burns even, requires no touch ups, and is a consistent white in color. Flavor, 2.8: The first puff on this smoke produces notes of strong, flavorful tobacco that is creamy but somewhat spicy at the same time. As I move through the smoke, I pick up notes of toasted nuts, sweet spice, and solid Dominican tobacco. This profile is consistent, but towards the end the spice seems to retreat to the edge of the flavor profile and the finish is a bit darker, maybe towards a light coffee. Overall, 2.7: The Diamond Crown Maximus is a well balanced and full flavored cigar that in my opinion is medium to full in body. At around $10.00 a stick this is not an everyday smoke for me by any stretch, but it is a great smoke and I look forward to my next one. (Total: 9.1) __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

06-11-2010, 09:20 AM	#2
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Nice review! I've been thinking about this stick a bit lately and I think that I'll put it on my "must try" list. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

06-11-2010, 10:03 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus I always thought I would enjoy DCM's based on reviews and the looks of the sticks. I just can't get beside them. Either I've landed a handful of duds along the way, or I just plain don't like them. __________________

06-11-2010, 10:29 AM	#5
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Was gifted one of these by my local BandM store for helping out one day. (I always help customers and stuff) anyway I have yet to smoke it. Maybe today is t he day. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-11-2010, 02:00 PM	#14
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Great review Matthew, Thanks! These bad boys are one of my all time favorite NCs. I just picked up a box of DCM #1 from sigsauer in WTS about 2 weeks ago. I'm going to sit on them for the summer and try one around the holidays, can't wait! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

06-11-2010, 07:57 PM	#15
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus I've had the regular line and thought it was just ok, but now I will definitely get a couple of these. Thanks for the review __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

06-11-2010, 08:34 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Nice review, thanks.

06-11-2010, 08:44 PM	#18
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Bought a box this week off Cigar monster for 139.95. Smoked the first one tonight. __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics