On Tuesday, Sept. 1, United Cigars will release the two new vitolas of its Independence line.
The blend, which is made by Arnold André in the Dominican Republic, debuted earlier this year in the Independence Firecracker, a limited edition release as part of United’s long-running Firecracker series of cigars.
At the time, the company didn’t announce that there were new vitolas coming. However, last month, it said that Independence would be a regular production line, offered in two standard vitolas. Like with the Firecracker version, the two new cigars ship in 12-count metal tins that can also be used as an ashtray.
“Why mess with success?” said Oliver Nivaud, director of operations for United Cigars, in a press release last month. “The Independence Firecracker exceeded every expectation. Rather than retire a blend people fell in love with, we’re making Independence a permanent part of the Arnold André portfolio.”
United is also the American distributor for Anrold André.
Company
United Cigars
Factory
Arnold André Dominicana S.R.L.
Country
Dominican Republic
Blend
Wrapper
Mexico (Habano)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Sizes & Pricing
Vitola |
Length |
Ring Gauge |
Box Count |
MSRP
|
MSRP
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VitolaIndependence Robusto |
Length4 7/8 |
Ring Gauge50 |
Box Count12 |
MSRP
|
MSRP
|
VitolaIndependence Toro |
Length5 7/8 |
Ring Gauge50 |
Box Count12 |
MSRP
|
MSRP
|
Release Type
Regular Production
Status
Scheduled to be released on September 1, 2026
Overall Score
Arnold André Dominicana S.R.L.
Independence
Independence Robusto
Independence Toro
United Cigars







