J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Debuts Online Store Featuring Exclusive El Reloj Factory Items

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has expanded its retail presence by launching an online store, providing access to exclusive merchandise from its El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida. Originally, three years prior, the company had established a physical factory store at this location, renowned for its assortment of rare cigars and items symbolizing Tampa’s historic Ybor City cigar district.

The online transition has been spurred by increasing demand from cigar aficionados. Now, without visiting the physical store in Tampa, customers can purchase popular items like the El Reloj LEGO set and the Ybor Misfits coffee mug.

Kara Guagliardo, the Executive Director of Hospitality and Community Engagement at J.C. Newman, remarked on the significance of the collection, emphasizing its representation of Ybor City and Tampa’s rich history. The online store boasts a variety of products, from vintage ashtrays and apparel to books and posters.

For a complete look at the offerings, interested individuals can visit www.jcnewman.com/factory-store.

Matthias Clock: Brand evangelist, digital marketer, cigar and spirits expert specializing in consumer tasting and educational events. Matthias made the long trek from his hometown of Portland, Oregon to New York City in 2007, and in nine years has hosted more than 120 events and helped promote and launch dozens of cigar and whiskey brands in the U.S. In 2016, he joined the Cigar Journal Tasting Panel, blind-reviewing pre and new release cigars.