Legendary MMA Champion Conor McGregor is entering the cigar business with Notorious Cigars.
Notorious is teaming up with Dominican cigar maker MJ Frias to produce the first line, the eponymous Notorious. The blend features an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Rosado Oscura wrapper aged for four years over a San Andrés Mexican binder. The fillers are a mix of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. The cigar is being released in one size—a 6 x 50 Toro. The cigars come in ten-count boxes, and pricing is $14.00 per cigar.
David Power, Vice President and co-founder of Notorious Cigars, emphasized that the Notorious cigar is not just a limited edition release. The company plans to expand to a full portfolio of offerings later this year and into 2026. Power also says the line will be available to retailers and distributors worldwide. Plans are for the cigars to hit retail shelves in April.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, McGregor is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion. He was the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold UFC championships in two weight classes. In addition to cigars, McGregor had a variety of other business ventures, including Irish whiskey and clothing.
“Our collaboration with Conor wasn’t about simply making another cigar—it was about crafting a legacy. Over two years of meticulous blending and testing, we’ve created a cigar that is bold, balanced, and unforgettable—just like Conor himself, ” said Chris Frias in a press release.
Conor McGregor added, “After every victory, a cigar is my way of celebrating—it’s my ritual, my moment. I created Notorious Cigars so others can experience that same feeling. This isn’t just luxury; it’s personal.” If you know my name, you know my standards. Notorious Cigars is crafted for greatness and made for legends.”
At a glance, here is a look at the Notorious:
Blend and Origin
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Rosado Oscura
- Binder: San Andrés Mexicaan
- Filler: Nicaragua (Jalapa), Dominican (San Victor, Villa González)
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Factory: MJ Frias
Vitolas Offered
- Toro: 6 x 50
Photo Credit: Notorious Cigars
