J.C. Newman Unveils Five-Year-Aged Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento TAA Exclusive
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Five Years in the Making
J.C. Newman Unveils Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento
Five years of aging. An entirely Nicaraguan blend. Just 800 boxes.
THE STORY
An Exclusive Built on Patience
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is adding another chapter to its historic Brick House portfolio with the introduction of Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento, a limited-edition Nicaraguan puro created exclusively for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA).
With five years of aging behind it and only 800 boxes produced, the release offers an intriguing combination of patience, heritage, and limited availability. Shipping is scheduled to begin the week of October 26, 2026, with distribution restricted to TAA member retailers throughout the United States.
Five Years in the Making
The new Ciento por Ciento joins Brick House Beginnings, J.C. Newman’s occasional series dedicated to well-aged cigars.
For this release, the company has taken a particularly patient approach, aging the cigars for five years before bringing them to market.
That extended aging period is a defining part of the release’s identity, distinguishing Ciento por Ciento from the regular-production Brick House portfolio.
While aging alone does not guarantee a particular smoking experience, it gives enthusiasts an additional reason to take notice of this limited offering.
A Tribute to Nicaraguan Tobacco
The name Ciento por Ciento, Spanish for “100 percent,” reflects the cigar’s entirely Nicaraguan composition.
Handcrafted at J.C. Newman’s Puros de Estelí Nicaragua, S.A. (PENSA) factory in Estelí, the cigar features a Habana-seed wrapper grown in Nicaragua’s Jalapa Valley.
The binder and filler incorporate tobaccos sourced from three of Nicaragua’s mountainous growing regions, bringing together different expressions of the country’s tobacco-growing heritage.
The company has not disclosed the individual binder and filler regions or a formal strength profile in its announcement.
Limited Production, TAA Exclusivity
Availability will be particularly limited. J.C. Newman has allocated just 800 boxes, each containing 10 cigars, for a total release of 8,000 cigars.
RELEASE SPECIFICATIONS
Brick House Beginnings
Ciento por Ciento
- Manufacturer
- J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- J.C. Newman PENSA, Estelí
- Wrapper
- Jalapa Valley Habana-seed
- Binder / Filler
- Nicaraguan tobaccos
- Aging
- Five years
- Packaging
- 10-count boxes
- Production
- 800 boxes / 8,000 cigars
- MSRP
- $12 per cigar
- Availability
- TAA member retailers only
- Shipping
- Week of October 26, 2026
At $12 per cigar, the release offers an interesting proposition for enthusiasts seeking an aged, small-production Nicaraguan puro without entering the higher price ranges often associated with limited-edition releases.
THE BRICK HOUSE LEGACY
A Brand Rooted in Family History
Brick House holds a special place in the Newman family’s history.
First introduced in 1937, the brand pays tribute to the home where company founder Julius Caeser Newman was born in 1875.
According to the family, the house earned its nickname because it was the only brick-built home in the village.
“Brick House is one of my great-grandfather’s original cigar brands.” Drew Newman
That history gives the Beginnings series a fitting identity. Rather than simply introducing another limited cigar, the company continues to connect its modern Nicaraguan production with a brand whose origins reach back nearly 90 years.
EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE
Why This Release Matters
Limited editions are hardly unusual in today’s premium cigar market, but Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento has several characteristics that make it worth watching.
The five-year aging period is the most compelling distinction, followed closely by its entirely Nicaraguan blend and modest production quantity.
The TAA-exclusive distribution also means enthusiasts will need to seek out participating retailers rather than expect widespread availability.
For longtime Brick House smokers, the release offers an opportunity to explore a different side of a familiar brand. For collectors and enthusiasts interested in aged Nicaraguan tobacco, Ciento por Ciento presents a compelling addition to the fall release calendar.
The question is whether five years of patience will translate into a memorable smoking experience.
With only 8,000 cigars heading to retailers, opportunities to find out may be limited.
Source: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. official release announcement, October 2026.
About Julian Spring
Julian Spring is the founder and editor of Broward Cigar Board, covering premium cigar news, releases, and reviews since 2019. Based in South Florida, he hosts community events with premium cigar brands, local retailers, and leads an 11,000+ member cigar community across Instagram and Facebook. Reach him at press@browardcigarboard.com.
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