Posted January 24, 2022 by The Average Joe's Cigar Media1 Comment News

News: UNITED CIGARS SAVES OPENING DAY WITH BIG PAPI FIRECRACKER BY EL ARTISTA.

UNITED CIGARS SAVES OPENING DAY WITH BIG PAPI FIRECRACKER BY EL ARTISTA.

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Nashua, NH – The MLB lockout may delay the start of the baseball season, but United Cigars has a different opening in store. The Big Papi Firecracker is set for Firecracker fans to light up for the scheduled MLB Opening Day. Retailers and cigar media will get a first glimpse at the TPE Show this month in Las Vegas, NV. This Special Edition Big Papi Firecracker is a variation of the Slugger line by El Artista with an added boosts to the blend from third-generation owner Ram Rodriguez.

“This was a special project that I wanted to be a part of,” said Ram. “This Firecracker is a unique vitola and for a Big Papi Firecracker it had to b special. I wanted tobacco that was grown in the Dominican in the 60’s and
Dominican Negrito was that tobacco.”

The Big Papi Firecracker measures 3 ½ x 50 and will be presented in collectible boxes of 20 cigars. The boxes will feature a QR Code for a special ‘Thank you’ video from former MLB 1 st Baseman and Designated Hitter
David Ortiz. Ortiz played 14 seasons in the majors, finishing his career with ten All-Star appearances, three World Series rings and seven Silver-Slugger Awards. Making the boxes even more collectible will be the 10 MVP mystery boxes with his signature inside and sealed at the factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
Production will be limited to 1000 boxes.

With the relaunch of La Mezcla Cubana at the TPE Show, retailers will have a first Featuring a dark, oily Mexican San Andres wrapper, the Big Papi Firecracker will use Dominican Negrito as its binder. The filler is a blend of Dominican Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa and PA Broadleaf for base rounding pop. The box has a MSRP of $159.99 or $7.99 a cigar. Contact your United Firecracker Retailers or ask your local cigar lounge for preorders. Big Papi Firecrackers will begin shipping in mid to late March of 2022 and will be featured at this year’s TPE Show in Las Vegas, NV.

United Cigars manufactures and distributes premium cigars within the United States, with distribution agreements with Selected Tobacco (Atabey, Byron & Bandolero), as well as Jose Dominguez cigars. United Cigars proudly features its own brands including the quick-selling bundle line Classic, La Gianna Havana, and their flagship brand, United.

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