{"title":"Firecracker Cigars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Firecracker is United Cigars' 3 1\/2 x 50 with a long, twisted fuse at the cap. We carry all three regular versions, online and in our Yuma walk-in humidor: Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut, each made by José Dominguez at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and offered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Firecracker story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Garofalo, the owner of United Cigars, created the Firecracker as an Independence Day exclusive for his Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire; the first was made by My Father Cigars, based on the Don Pepin Original Blue Label, Cigar Coop reported. It has since appeared in many limited collaborations, among them Perdomo, Foundation, E.P. Carrillo, Micallef and J.C. Newman. The fuse is clipped off, not lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Arnold André made a limited Independence Day Firecracker for United in collectible tins; its blend continues, without the fuse, in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/independence-cigars\"\u003eIndependence\u003c\/a\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFirecracker at Sun of a Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWrapper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinder and filler\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox of 25\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Grown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcuadorian Habano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDominican Piloto Mejorado binder; Dominican seco and ligero with Nicaraguan ligero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, with a red, white and blue eagle label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/firecracker-sun-grown-short-robusto\"\u003eFirecracker Sun Grown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaduro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexican San Andrés\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSumatra binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, with a black and gold eagle label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/firecracker-maduro-short-robusto\"\u003eFirecracker Maduro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecticut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcuadorian Connecticut shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDominican binder and filler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, with a green eagle label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/firecracker-connecticut-short-robusto\"\u003eFirecracker Connecticut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sun Grown is the original regular Firecracker; United reblended it in 2021 and moved it to natural-wood lacquered boxes with a lid that rests on the back for display, and Oliver Nivaud of United says its ligero is aged. The Maduro is the revamped Black Bomb Firecracker, made regular production in September 2023; older boxes read “Black Bomb Firecracker.” The Connecticut arrived at the TPE trade show in January 2024 as the third regular version. United also pairs each version with five United Toros of the same wrapper in its HumiBag, made in Connecticut, Sun Grown and Maduro; online we offer the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/united-connecticut-toro-humibag\"\u003eUnited Connecticut Toro HumiBag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I light the Firecracker's fuse?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The twisted fuse at the cap is clipped off, not lit; then light the foot as you would any cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Firecracker?\u003c\/strong\u003e The regular Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut Firecrackers are made by José Dominguez at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic, for United Cigars of Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the three Firecrackers differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e By blend, starting with the wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano on the Sun Grown, Mexican San Andrés on the Maduro and Ecuadorian Connecticut shade on the Connecticut. The size, 3 1\/2 x 50, is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is the Firecracker?\u003c\/strong\u003e United has not published a strength rating or tasting notes for the three regular versions, and we have not found published reviews of them; Cigar Coop's Firecracker reviews cover the limited collaborations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Firecracker Maduro the Black Bomb?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is the revamped Black Bomb Firecracker of 2023, renamed Firecracker Maduro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Firecracker cigars in Yuma, AZ?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026amp; Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave, an official J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge with a walk-in humidor and a full bar. Call 928-276-3500 to ask which Firecracker versions are on the shelf today, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cigar-lounge-yuma\"\u003ecigar lounge in Yuma\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e $9.99 flat, free on orders of $125 or more. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore of United's own lines are on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-anchor-cigars\"\u003eRed Anchor\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-star-cigars\"\u003eGold Star\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/united-cigars\"\u003eUnited Cigars\u003c\/a\u003e. Every Dominican cigar we carry is on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dominican-cigars\"\u003eDominican Cigars\u003c\/a\u003e, and every house we carry on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cigar-brands\"\u003eCigar Brands A–Z\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"firecracker-sun-grown-short-robusto","title":"Firecracker Sun Grown Short Robusto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirecracker Sun Grown Short Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 3 1\/2 x 50 Firecracker in its sun-grown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the original regular version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Firecracker is a 3 1\/2 x 50 cigar with a long, twisted fuse at the cap. The fuse is clipped off, not lit. David Garofalo, the owner of United Cigars, created it as an Independence Day exclusive for his Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire; the first was made by My Father Cigars. It has since appeared in many limited collaborations, and three regular versions, Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut, are made by José Dominguez at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach version has its own blend and its own wooden box of 25, with an eagle on the lid label in red, white and blue for the Sun Grown, black and gold for the Maduro and green for the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sun Grown is the original regular Firecracker. United reblended it in 2021 with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican Piloto Mejorado binder, and Dominican seco and ligero with Nicaraguan ligero in the filler; United's Oliver Nivaud says the ligero is aged. The same year it moved to natural-wood lacquered boxes of 25 with a lid that rests on the back of the box for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/2 x 50 Short Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Habano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Piloto Mejorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican seco and ligero, Nicaraguan ligero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera Magia Cubana, Santiago, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirecracker Sun Grown Short Robusto FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Firecracker taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United has not published tasting notes for the three regular Firecrackers, and we have not found published reviews of them; Cigar Coop's Firecracker reviews cover the limited collaborations. The three differ in blend, starting with the wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano on the Sun Grown, Mexican San Andrés on the Maduro, Ecuadorian Connecticut shade on the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I light the Firecracker's fuse?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The twisted fuse at the cap is clipped off, not lit; then light the foot as you would any cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Firecracker made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The regular Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut Firecrackers are made at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic, for United Cigars of Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Firecracker Sun Grown Short Robusto in Yuma, Arizona?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the walk-in humidor at Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026amp; Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma, or right here online. Call 928-276-3500 to ask what is on the shelf today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/firecracker-cigars\"\u003eMore Firecracker\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dominican-cigars\"\u003eDominican cigars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cigar-brands\"\u003eEvery brand we carry, A to Z\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships with a Boveda humidity pack. Ships within 1–2 business days. $9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firecracker","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":68456745107698,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":68456745140466,"sku":null,"price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 25","offer_id":68456745173234,"sku":null,"price":188.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/firecracker-sun-grown-short-robusto-open-box.jpg?v=1793788417"},{"product_id":"firecracker-maduro-short-robusto","title":"Firecracker Maduro Short Robusto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirecracker Maduro Short Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 3 1\/2 x 50 Firecracker in a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Firecracker is a 3 1\/2 x 50 cigar with a long, twisted fuse at the cap. The fuse is clipped off, not lit. David Garofalo, the owner of United Cigars, created it as an Independence Day exclusive for his Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire; the first was made by My Father Cigars. It has since appeared in many limited collaborations, and three regular versions, Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut, are made by José Dominguez at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach version has its own blend and its own wooden box of 25, with an eagle on the lid label in red, white and blue for the Sun Grown, black and gold for the Maduro and green for the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Maduro is the revamped Black Bomb Firecracker, made regular production in September 2023: a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Its box of 25 now reads “FIRECRACKER MADURO.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/2 x 50 Short Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican and Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera Magia Cubana, Santiago, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirecracker Maduro Short Robusto FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Firecracker taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United has not published tasting notes for the three regular Firecrackers, and we have not found published reviews of them; Cigar Coop's Firecracker reviews cover the limited collaborations. The three differ in blend, starting with the wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano on the Sun Grown, Mexican San Andrés on the Maduro, Ecuadorian Connecticut shade on the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Firecracker Maduro the Black Bomb?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is the revamped Black Bomb Firecracker of 2023, renamed Firecracker Maduro; older boxes read “Black Bomb Firecracker.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Firecracker made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The regular Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut Firecrackers are made at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic, for United Cigars of Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Firecracker Maduro Short Robusto in Yuma, Arizona?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the walk-in humidor at Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026amp; Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma, or right here online. 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The fuse is clipped off, not lit. David Garofalo, the owner of United Cigars, created it as an Independence Day exclusive for his Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire; the first was made by My Father Cigars. It has since appeared in many limited collaborations, and three regular versions, Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut, are made by José Dominguez at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach version has its own blend and its own wooden box of 25, with an eagle on the lid label in red, white and blue for the Sun Grown, black and gold for the Maduro and green for the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Connecticut is the newest regular Firecracker, introduced at the TPE trade show in January 2024: an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a Dominican binder and Dominican filler, 25 to a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/2 x 50 Short Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Connecticut shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera Magia Cubana, Santiago, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirecracker Connecticut Short Robusto FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Firecracker taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United has not published tasting notes for the three regular Firecrackers, and we have not found published reviews of them; Cigar Coop's Firecracker reviews cover the limited collaborations. The three differ in blend, starting with the wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano on the Sun Grown, Mexican San Andrés on the Maduro, Ecuadorian Connecticut shade on the Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen did the Firecracker Connecticut arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e United introduced it at the TPE trade show in January 2024 as the third regular Firecracker, after the Sun Grown and the Maduro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Firecracker made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The regular Sun Grown, Maduro and Connecticut Firecrackers are made at Tabacalera Magia Cubana in Santiago, Dominican Republic, for United Cigars of Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Firecracker Connecticut Short Robusto in Yuma, Arizona?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the walk-in humidor at Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026amp; Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma, or right here online. 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