From United Cigars:
United Cigars proudly announces the Gold Star Limited Edition line to be released at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas. Made at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic, this limited-edition Gold Star is a testament to United Cigars continued dedication our country’s military families.
This Gold Star limited-edition will be available in one vitola measuring 6” x 54 and will be presented in 20-count boxes. Limited to 4,000 cigars, this release honors the Navy Seals’ dedication and support of our way of life. This program will bring awareness to their work and support the families of the fallen. 200 numbered boxes have been manufactured for this project, 25 boxes will adorn the signatures of active and retired Navy Seals. These signed boxes will be donated to raise charitable funds at auction for the Navy Seal Museum Trident House Charities and Swim With A Mission. (www.SWAM.org) This rare collection is expected to attract not only cigar aficionados but also collectors and supporters of military charities.
“We are honored to be included in the launch of the Gold Star brand,” said Board Member Jeff Hiatt. “We have known that United Cigar is a patriotically minded organization, this really proves that they are putting their money where their mouth is!”
The Gold Star cigar boasts a sophisticated blend of tobaccos, including a Habano 2000 Intermedio wrapper, a Sumatra binder, with Connecticut Broad Leaf and Dominican filler. The result is a rich, complex, full-bodied cigar to match the strength of the organizations behind this project.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Gold Star limited edition, a product of passion and purpose," said Oliver Nivaud, Director of Operations for United Cigars. "This project symbolizes our commitment to crafting exceptional cigars while supporting organizations that make a significant impact on the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.”
The Gold Star limited edition cigars will be available at the 2024 PCA with an MSRP of $400 per box of 20 or $20 per cigar. The cigars are scheduled to start shipping at the end of March.
