Back in 2007, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop was looking to release an Independence Day themed cigar, and turned to Don Pepin Garcia to create a short three-inch robusto with a long fuse and a blend that would have plenty of pop. The cigar took on the name Firecracker. Since then, the Firecracker […]
Cigar News: United Cigars to Release Rocky Patel Silver Cigar Bar
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United Cigars has announced the second installment of its cigar bar series, the Rocky Patel Silver Cigar Bar. The Cigar Bar series is a part of United Cigars’ Series Unidas collection where it collaborates with major manufacturers. The Cigar Bar series gives consumers the opportunity to try box-pressed versions of cigars that have been released […]
Cigar News: Yaya Cigars Begins Shipping to Retailers
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Yaya Cigars, a brand made by CigarZona out of the Dominican Republic and now distributed in the U.S. market by United Cigars, is now heading to retailers. Yaya had a launch at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show earlier this summer. Originally this cigar was launched in the Dominican Republic. “This was our […]
Cigar News: United Cigars to Ship The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker
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At last month’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, United Cigars announced The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker from Foundation Cigar Company would be returning. Beginning August 22, 2022 The Wise Man Maduro Firecrackers will begin shipping to retailers. The Wise Man Maduro Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x 50 vitola that was originally released in […]
PCA 2022 Report: United Cigars
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The name “United” truly applies to United Cigars. United has a portfolio of its own brands, brands on which it collaborates with other leading companies, and distribution agreements. If you read our 2022 PCR Pre-Game Coverage, United Cigars was my selection for “The Company” at the Trade Show. This is a pick that names the […]
Cigar News: Selected Tobacco Previews Nelson at 2022 PCA Trade Show
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At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Selected Tobacco previewed what will be the fifth pillar in its portfolio – Nelson. Nelson is named after Selected Tobacco owner Nelson Alfonso. The Nelson was described as an elevated Bandolero priced in the high teens and low twenties in terms of price point. The cigars […]
Cigar News: Selected Tobacco Debuts Byron 1850 at 2022 PCA Trade Show
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At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Selected Tobacco unveiled a fourth line under its Byron brand known as the Byron 1850. On Prime Time Episode 234, Selected Tobacco owner Nelson Alfonso described the Byron 1850 as a bolder representation of the Byron blend. While the details of the […]
Cigar News: Selected Tobacco Launches Alfonso Anejos at 2022 PCA Trade Show
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At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Selected Tobacco formally introduced its fourth pillar in its portfolio, the Alfonso. Under that pillar, a six-size line known as Alfonso Anejos is being introduced. The brand is named for Selected Tobacco’s owner and creator, Nelson Alfonso and his family. Typically Alfonso does not disclose information about […]
2022 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 4: Why United Cigars will be “The Company” of the 2022 PCA Trade Show
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For the 12th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 12th consecutive Trade Show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the […]
Cigar News: United Cigars Bringing Yaya Line to 2022 PCA Trade Show
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At this year’s 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, United Cigars will bring a premium cigar brand from a company called CigarZona. United will be showcasing the Yaya, which will include one PCA Exclusive size in the form of a Short Robusto. “This YAYA blend comes after three years of sampling tobaccos from the […]