Brick House cigars are a well-known and well-loved cigar brand around the world. Before we get into the various Brick House cigars for sale, let’s look at the history of the brand and where its somewhat unusual name comes from.
How did Brick House cigars start?
Brick House cigars are manufactured by the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which was founded by its namesake Julius Caeser Newman in 1895. He became a cigar apprentice at the age of just 14 and worked as journeyman cigar maker for three years.
However, during the recession he lost his job and it was at this point that he decided to start his own company. Newman’s family had arrived as immigrants to the US from Hungary around 1890, but that didn’t stop him seeing the potential for building a business.
Newman first started producing Brick House cigars with the finest Havana tobaccos, with the label on these Cuban puro cigars modelled after his childhood home: a brick house in Hungary.
However, the Great Depression of the 1920s made business difficult for Newman and this was when Newman stopped producing Brick House cigars.
When did Brick House cigars get revamped?
The J.C Newman Cigar Company has remained in the Newman family, and is now run by two of J.C Newman’s grandsons – Bobby and Eric – as well as Eric’s son Drew. This means the company has now been run by four successive generations of the family.
In 2009, Bobby and Eric decided to revive Brick House cigars. However, they chose to use Nicaraguan tobacco instead of Cuban, creating a rich blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos that have been aged in the country’s mountains.
Brick House cigars are hand-rolled in Havana Subido™ leaves and provide a premium smoking experience for excellent value.
How have Brick House cigars been received?
Brick House cigars were immediately praised on their launch and received numerous awards, among them Best Bargain Cigar and a coveted spot in the list of Top 25 Cigars by Cigar Aficionado.
More specifically, the Brick House Churchill was included in the Top 25 list and currently holds tenth position in that illustrious ranking system. This particular cigar has received a score of 93 from the site, although none of the Brick House range scores below the mid to high-80s.
In 2010, the Brick House Robusto hit 17th spot, also pushing it into the Top 25 cigars compiled by Cigar Aficionado.
In addition, the Brick House Corona Larga also occupied 17th place in that Top 25 Cigars list in 2016, indicating just how popular and consistently high-quality the cigars from this range are.
Overall, Brick House cigars are known for their approachable yet satisfying profiles. One of the biggest advantages to this particular brand of Nicaraguan cigars is that they can be enjoyed by new smokers as well as seasoned cigar connoisseurs due to their flavour profile.
What are the best Brick House cigars to try?
The following are some of our favourite Brick House cigars, but in reality you can’t go wrong if you choose a smoke from this range by the J.C Newman Cigar Company. They are consistently excellent and available for a very attractive price.
Brick House Double Connecticut Churchill Cigar – Single
We had to start with the Double Connecticut Churchill because of how well received it’s been as well as its unique flavour profile.
What makes this stand out from other cigars is that this blend features a genuine Connecticut Shade wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf binder, both of which are grown in the US. The result is a cigar that offers something different to the standard range.
Its mild strength combined with its unusual flavour profile is what makes it a firm favourite among both seasoned cigar smokers and those who are still discovering their ideal smoke.
Brick House Double Connecticut Corona Larga Cigar – Single
As another of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company cigars to make it into the top 25 on Cigar Aficionado, we had to talk about the Corona Larga Cigar from the Brick House range.
Similar to the Churchill, this cigar also combines a genuine Connecticut Shade wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf binder with premium Nicaraguan fillers. The result is a mild smoke that is perfect if you’re looking for an everyday cigar.
With an average smoke time of 60 to 90 minutes, it’s ideal whether you’re enjoying a cigar with your morning cup of coffee or as you relax in the afternoon.
Brick House Maduro Mighty Mighty Cigar – Single
If you’re looking for a fuller smoke, the Brick House Maduro Mighty Mighty Cigar is likely to be up your street. This 60-ring gauge cigar is a hefty smoke, which provides a full-bodied flavour with hints of sweetness amongst the earthiness.
The Nicaraguan filler blend that’s an essential part of the brand’s identity pairs perfectly with the luxurious Brazilian Arapiraca leaf that it’s wrapped in.
This is a cigar for aficionados who are seeking a smooth, rich smoke.
Brick House Subido Robusto Cigar – Single
If you’re hankering for a taste of the original Brick House cigars, this is the one to choose. This cigar comes in a hearty, unique Havana Subido wrapper to honour the original Brick House cigars created by J.C. Newman decades ago.
It too offers a medium to full bodied smoking experience and has a rich, well-balanced profile that cigar aficionados will love.
Brick House Subido Teaser Cigar – Single
Not sure if a Brick House cigar is for you? This short smoke is the perfect introduction to the Brick House brand.
At just five inches long with a ring gauge of 54, you can expect a 30 minute smoke from this cigar, giving you an opportunity to experience the medium to full bodied smoking experience that comes from the brand’s Subido Robusto or Maduro Mighty Mighty cigars.
