{"title":"Gold Star Cigars","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Star is a United Cigars brand made by the Ventura family at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic. We carry all three sizes, online and in our Yuma walk-in humidor: the Robusto, the Toro and the Gordo, each offered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Gold Star story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Star was first introduced in 1995 and then lay dormant, Cigar Journal reported; Cigar Coop says United has owned the trademark since the 1990s. In 2024 United released a limited 6 x 54 honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs, which raised over $30,000 for the Navy SEAL Gold Star Program, and in 2025 Gold Star became a regular-production line, reaching select retailers in March and launching nationally at the PCA trade show in April. Each cigar is aged a full year before it ships, halfwheel and Cigar Dojo reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited gives the blend as an Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio wrapper from the Quevedo region over a Sumatra binder, with Dominican ligeros, Criollo '98, Corojo '98 and Connecticut Broadleaf in the filler; Cigar Aficionado and halfwheel identify the binder as Indonesian. Cigar Aficionado reports that United describes the cigar as medium-bodied, and United's release, as quoted by Cigar Dojo, names cocoa, almond, honey and cinnamon. The boxes are matte black, 20 cigars each, with the gold star on the lid and the size printed in gold on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGold Star at Sun of a Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes (credited)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-star-robusto\"\u003eRobusto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehalfwheel, 86: medium in body, medium-minus in strength; croissant, pepper, cream, honey graham.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-star-toro\"\u003eToro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCigar Coop, 88 (October 2025), “Buy One”: medium in strength and body; natural tobacco, earth, bubble-gum sweetness, baker's spice, white pepper.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-star-gordo\"\u003eGordo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted “GORDO 6X60” on the box; United's February 2025 announcement gave 6 1\/2 x 60.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Gold Star cigars?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ventura family, at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic. Gold Star is a United Cigars brand, distributed from Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gold Star taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United's release describes cocoa, almond, honey and cinnamon in a medium-bodied cigar. Cigar Coop found natural tobacco, earth, baker's spice and white pepper in the Toro; halfwheel found croissant, pepper, cream and honey graham in the Robusto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Gold Star aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e A full year, 365 days, before it ships, halfwheel and Cigar Dojo reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the Gold Star Gordo?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 60, as printed on the box and as our distributor lists it. United's February 2025 announcement gave 6 1\/2 x 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Gold Star 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 Gold Star sizes 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\/firecracker-cigars\"\u003eFirecracker\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":"gold-star-robusto","title":"Gold Star Robusto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Star Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 5 x 52 robusto in the Gold Star line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Star is a United Cigars brand made by the Ventura family at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic. First introduced in 1995, it lay dormant until 2024, when United released a limited 6 x 54 honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs that raised over $30,000 for the Navy SEAL Gold Star Program. It became a regular-production line in 2025, and each cigar is aged a full year before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited gives the blend as an Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio wrapper from the Quevedo region over an Indonesian Sumatra binder, with Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98 and Connecticut Broadleaf in the filler, and describes the cigar as medium-bodied. The boxes are matte black, 20 cigars each, with the gold star on the lid and the size printed in gold on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Robusto is 5 x 52, printed “ROBUSTO 5X52” in gold on the box. halfwheel scored it 86, rating it medium in body and medium-minus in strength, with croissant, pepper, cream and honey graham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 52 Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesian Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98, with Connecticut Broadleaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera William Ventura, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGold Star Robusto FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gold Star taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United's release describes cocoa, almond, honey and cinnamon in a medium-bodied cigar. Cigar Coop found natural tobacco, earth, baker's spice and white pepper in the Toro; halfwheel found croissant, pepper, cream and honey graham in the Robusto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Gold Star Robusto rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e halfwheel scored it 86 and rated it medium in body and medium-minus in strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Gold Star made?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Tabacalera William Ventura, the Ventura family's factory in the Dominican Republic. Gold Star is a United Cigars brand, distributed from Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Gold Star 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\/gold-star-cigars\"\u003eMore Gold Star\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":"Gold Star","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":68456684060914,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":68456684093682,"sku":null,"price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":68456684126450,"sku":null,"price":218.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/gold-star-robusto-open-box.jpg?v=1793788417"},{"product_id":"gold-star-toro","title":"Gold Star Toro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Star Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 6 x 54 toro in the Gold Star line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Star is a United Cigars brand made by the Ventura family at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic. First introduced in 1995, it lay dormant until 2024, when United released a limited 6 x 54 honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs that raised over $30,000 for the Navy SEAL Gold Star Program. It became a regular-production line in 2025, and each cigar is aged a full year before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited gives the blend as an Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio wrapper from the Quevedo region over an Indonesian Sumatra binder, with Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98 and Connecticut Broadleaf in the filler, and describes the cigar as medium-bodied. The boxes are matte black, 20 cigars each, with the gold star on the lid and the size printed in gold on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toro is 6 x 54, the same dimensions as the 2024 limited edition. Cigar Coop scored it 88 in October 2025 with a “Buy One” verdict and rated it medium in strength and body, with natural tobacco, earth, a bubble-gum sweetness, baker's spice and white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 54 Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesian Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98, with Connecticut Broadleaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera William Ventura, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGold Star Toro FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gold Star taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United's release describes cocoa, almond, honey and cinnamon in a medium-bodied cigar. Cigar Coop found natural tobacco, earth, baker's spice and white pepper in the Toro; halfwheel found croissant, pepper, cream and honey graham in the Robusto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Gold Star Toro rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cigar Coop scored it 88 in October 2025, with its “Buy One” rating, and rated it medium in strength and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Gold Star made?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Tabacalera William Ventura, the Ventura family's factory in the Dominican Republic. Gold Star is a United Cigars brand, distributed from Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Gold Star Toro 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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First introduced in 1995, it lay dormant until 2024, when United released a limited 6 x 54 honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs that raised over $30,000 for the Navy SEAL Gold Star Program. It became a regular-production line in 2025, and each cigar is aged a full year before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited gives the blend as an Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio wrapper from the Quevedo region over an Indonesian Sumatra binder, with Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98 and Connecticut Broadleaf in the filler, and describes the cigar as medium-bodied. The boxes are matte black, 20 cigars each, with the gold star on the lid and the size printed in gold on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gordo is the widest Gold Star, 6 x 60, printed “GORDO 6X60” in gold on the box front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 60 Gordo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador Habano 2000 Intermedio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesian Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican ligero, Criollo '98 and Corojo '98, with Connecticut Broadleaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera William Ventura, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGold Star Gordo FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gold Star taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e United's release describes cocoa, almond, honey and cinnamon in a medium-bodied cigar. Cigar Coop found natural tobacco, earth, baker's spice and white pepper in the Toro; halfwheel found croissant, pepper, cream and honey graham in the Robusto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the Gold Star Gordo?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 60, as printed on the box and as our distributor lists it. United's February 2025 announcement gave 6 1\/2 x 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Gold Star made?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Tabacalera William Ventura, the Ventura family's factory in the Dominican Republic. Gold Star is a United Cigars brand, distributed from Hudson, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Gold Star Gordo 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\/gold-star-cigars\"\u003eMore Gold Star\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. 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