United Cigars Brings Back Big Papi Firecracker - Cigar News

United Cigars Brings Back Big Papi Firecracker – Cigar News

With the MLB opening day just around the corner United Cigars is bringing back the . This special Firecrackers version of the originally launched in 2021, and honors the hall of fame first 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.

TheBig Papi is a variation of the Slugger line by with an added boost to the blend from third-generation owner Ram Rodriguez. is a family-owned factory operating out of the Cibao region of the .

This was a special project that I wanted to be a part of. This is a unique vitola and for a it had to be special. I wanted tobacco that was grown in the Dominican in the 60’s and Dominican Negrito was that tobacco.

Third-generation owner Ram Rodriguez

The cigar comes in collectible boxes of 20 cigars, the features a QR Code with a special ‘Thank you’ video from former MLB star David Ortiz. Ortiz personally autographed boxes as part of this collaboration some of which may become available as apart of this re-release.

The blend uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Dominican Negrito binder, and Dominican Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Pennsylvanian Broadleaf fillers. Firecrackers is rolled at Tabacalera El S.R.L. and has an MSRP of $7.99 per cigar. It measures 3 1/2 x 50.