El Baton Double Toro

El Baton is one of J.C. Newman's historic brands, produced by founder J.C. Newman in 1914. This nickel cigar was originally hand-rolled from Cuban tobacco in a factory in Cleveland, Ohio. Although popular for many years, El Baton disappeared from the market in the 1920s with the advent of machine-made cigars. In 2008, J.C.'s grandsons, Eric and Bobby Newman, relaunched the brand as the company's first Nicaraguan cigar. El Baton cigars are grown in the most fertile areas of Nicaragua and offer a smooth, savoury smoke with a little spice. At its debut, El Baton was only offered in one format, the Double Torpedo. Since then, the brand has grown to include three other formats, a Double Toro, Robusto and Belicoso. Its return has been met with rave reviews and acclaim from a wide range of cigar aficionados, including a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado.

One of the boldest cigars from J.C. Newman

Whilst it may have some history, don't be fooled, this is not your grandfather's cigar. This is the boldest cigar in the J.C. Newman range. Made from full-bodied tobacco, the El Baton has a spicy kick that creates a surprising experience.

Tasting report

Cigars on the outside: Oily lustre, fine wrapper.
Cigarson the inside: Good finish, medium rolling.
Smoke: Creamy with medium smoke volume.
Flavour: Earthy, fruity, grass, wood, coffee, leather, pepper and chocolate.
Burn: Very good burning behaviour