Independence Firecracker will release for the 250th anniversary of the United States. United Cigars and Arnold Andre collaborated to celebrate the anniversary. As a member of ProCigar, German based Arnold Andre celebrated their 200th anniversary in 2017 and 2026 will mark their 15th year in the Dominican Republic where their premium cigars are rolled.
The Independence Firecracker measures 3 1⁄2 x 50 and fashion the original fuse on the head of each cigar to help light up the skies for this yearly collaboration from United Cigars. Blended with ligero filler leaves from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua with a Dominican binder. The Independence Firecrackers uses a Mexican Habano wrapper to bring the celebration together.
Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars said, “Our partnership with Arnold Andre began a few years ago and this profile came together after many hours together in the factory. The company has purchased some amazing tobaccos over the years and we were blessed to work with these aged leaves.”
With the 250th Anniversary celebration in mind, these limited-edition Firecrackers will be packed in tin boxes of 12 cigars. With ‘Land of the Free’ and ‘Home of the Brave’ boldly inscribed of the sides, the tin boxes can be inverted to become your personal ashtray after the cigars are enjoyed.
The Independence Firecracker will have a suggested retail of $9 with a ship date in June 2026. Quantities are limited, so be sure to secure your box of this release.


