Dark chocolate, coffee, mixed fruit, and cedar set the tone early, with a little red pepper in the mix for extra spark. J.C. Newman has the Black Diamond Emerald rolled at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic, using a dark Connecticut Havana wrapper over Dominican binder and filler for a rich, polished profile. In a 6 x 52 toro, the blend feels refined and upscale, with the updated recipe pushing the smoke in a stronger, deeper direction than the earlier version.
