Brick House Ciento Por Ciento: Specs, Price, and TAA 2026 Details
The Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento is J.C. Newman's 2026 exclusive cigar for retail members of the Tobacconists' Association of America. It costs $12 per cigar or $120 for a box of 10, with release planned for November 2026. At Humidorist, we have not smoked this release, so we report the blend specifications, price, and release details reported by halfwheel without giving a quality verdict.
Production is limited to 8,000 cigars, which equals 800 boxes of 10. The release marks the third appearance of the Ciento Por Ciento name for the Tobacconists' Association of America, following earlier runs in 2019 and 2023. Unlike those prior shipments, J.C. Newman aged these cigars for five years before release.
What the Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento Is
The Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento is a 6 1/4 x 54 cigar rolled entirely with Nicaraguan tobaccos. J.C. Newman PENSA in Nicaragua manufactured the cigars. These are the published specifications from halfwheel's coverage:
| Detail | Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento |
|---|---|
| Size | 6 1/4 x 54 |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Factory | J.C. Newman PENSA (Nicaragua) |
| Box count | 10 |
| Price (MSRP) | $12 per cigar, $120 per box |
| Production run | Limited to 8,000 cigars (800 boxes) |
| Status | Planned for release in November 2026 |
For a reference on how a 6 1/4 x 54 vitola fits against standard market formats, our cigar sizes guide outlines traditional shapes. Our cigar wrappers guide breaks down regional wrapper types, including the Jalapa-grown Habano leaf used on this cigar.
The Name and the Blend
The phrase Ciento Por Ciento translates from Spanish to 100 percent. The name refers directly to the blend recipe, which relies entirely on Nicaraguan leaf for the filler, binder, and wrapper. The wrapper is a Habano leaf from Jalapa.
Drew Newman, owner of J.C. Newman, noted in a press release that Brick House is one of his great-grandfather's original cigar brands. The line was first rolled in 1937 to honor the family home where his great-grandfather was born in 1875. Because that house was the only residence in the village built from brick, residents referred to the property as the brick house.
J.C. Newman places this release under its Beginnings label, which the company describes as an occasional series of well-aged cigars. The company previously used the Beginnings name for a 2021 release across three vitolas for the Tobacconists' Association of America. If you want to explore the company's broader catalog, our Brick House Commodore Maduro review profiles a different line from the same brand family, and our best cigar brands index provides background on long-standing manufacturers.
Five Years of Aging Versus Earlier Releases
The aged Brick House Ciento Por Ciento shares the same 6 1/4 x 54 size and all-Nicaraguan blend recipe as the 2019 and 2023 releases. The difference in the 2026 shipment is the length of aging.
halfwheel reports that these cigars were aged for five years, a lot longer than the 2019 and 2023 versions. Humidorist has not reviewed or tasted the finished product. We make no claim that five years of aging makes tobacco smoother or improves smoking quality.
Other manufacturers are also offering TAA stores cigars from their pasts. Joya de Nicaragua is bringing back its Cuatro Cinco Edicion Americana, and Ferio Tego is offering its 2024 and 2025 TAA exclusives. Our overview of fall and holiday 2026 limited cigar releases details seasonal releases arriving in shops over the same calendar window.
Whether the Aged Release Is Worth Seeking Out
Deciding whether to buy the Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento comes down to whether you want a limited, five-year-aged Nicaraguan puro. The run is limited to 8,000 cigars.
At an MSRP of $12 per cigar or $120 per 10-count box, the per-stick cost is identical whether you pick up a single or a sealed package. Dividing the $120 box price by 10 yields exactly $12 per unit, meaning buying a full box offers no built-in volume discount at suggested retail pricing.
Our budget guides list regular Brick House lines among the best cheap cigars for everyday smoking. J.C. Newman does not publish an official comparison baseline in the release report, so we do not list a specific regular production price here. You can check the current shelf price of standard Brick House vitolas at your local cigar shop to measure the exact price difference against this $12 release.
Pick this release if you want a limited 6 1/4 x 54 puro that was aged for five years. Skip it if you want an everyday value stick. Our cigar strength guide can help you check strength levels before you buy.
Our cigar gift guide covers broader purchasing options.
Tobacconists' Association Exclusives and Store Availability
The Tobacconists' Association of America is an organization of roughly 80 retail tobacconists and about 40 cigar manufacturers that convenes once a year. The 2026 convention runs from October 25 to 29 at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. During the event, the organization conducts two distinct ordering sessions: a traditional trade show and the Dream Machine, where retail members place group orders to secure higher volume discounts.
Manufacturers create custom cigars for these member shops through the Exclusive Series Program. Participating manufacturers give a minimum of 50 cents per cigar to the organization. Alongside J.C. Newman, companies presenting 2026 exclusive releases include Casa Carrillo, Espinosa, Joya de Nicaragua, Kristoff, Gurkha, Rocky Patel, and Villiger Cigars North America.
Because these cigars are allocated exclusively to member shops, retail availability depends on which storefronts place orders during the trade show. Drew Newman told halfwheel that the cigars are ready to ship to stores, and halfwheel expects them to appear on store shelves starting the first week of November 2026. Humidorist does not maintain retail member lists or track street prices. Cigars are for adults 21 and older.
If you plan to track down a box, take these practical steps:
- Visit or phone a local member shop to verify whether they ordered the release during the trade show. Our guide on where to buy cigars in stores covers working with specialty retail tobacconists.
- Monitor authorized storefronts using our directory of the best places to buy cigars online.
- Review our storage instructions on how to store cigars to prepare your humidor space before a 10-count box arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the aged Brick House Ciento Por Ciento?
The Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento carries a suggested retail price of $12 per cigar and $120 for a box of 10.
What does Ciento Por Ciento mean?
Ciento Por Ciento is Spanish for 100 percent. The name highlights that the cigar is rolled exclusively with Nicaraguan tobacco across the filler, binder, and wrapper.
Is the Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento limited edition?
Yes. Production is strictly limited to 8,000 cigars. Packaged into 10-count boxes, that total run equals 800 boxes.
How is it different from the regular Brick House?
The Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento uses an all-Nicaraguan blend with a Habano wrapper from Jalapa in a 6 1/4 x 54 vitola, aged for five years before release. It is sold exclusively through member retailers of the Tobacconists' Association of America.
When will the Brick House TAA 2026 cigar ship to stores?
Drew Newman told halfwheel that the inventory is ready to ship, and halfwheel reported that the cigars will likely arrive on retail shelves starting the first week of November 2026.
Next Steps for Your Humidor
Check with your local tobacconist to see if their shop placed an order for the Brick House Ciento Por Ciento, and log your collection details in the Humidor Tracker.