Oliver Nivaud

The 2026 return of the Bandolero Firecracker is here, the limited-edition cigar that has become a benchmark in the Firecracker series and a symbol of celebration. Read more

Over the weekend, United Cigars in Hudson, New Hampshire announced it will celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Independence Firecracker. Read more

On this episode, Matt welcomes Oliver Nivaud in studio to catch up on all things United and Select Tobacco! Read more

United Cigars announced this week the opening of the Red Anchor Lounge inside Tobacco Junction in Tyler, Texas. Read more

On October 18th, 2025, Selected Tobacco will unveil a singular release at Industrial Cigars in Frisco, TX, home of the world’s first branded Atabey Lounge. Read more

Check out our cigar review of the Bandolero Premium Bravos. Read more

Check out our coverage of Selected Tobacco from PCA 2025 brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Check out our coverage of United Cigars from PCA 2025 brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Selected Tobacco has frequently been on our list of companies expected to have a strong show. This announcement put them back on the list again and if it wasn't for the fact they did not exhibit last year, that would have made this five shows in a row now. Read more

United Cigars has announced something rare: prices are going down. The brand's flagship line will be dropping in price as United Cigars steps up for the cigar community. Read more

Arnold Andre announced today the release of the Montosa Gigante, a bold new size measuring 6 x 60. Releasing at the PCA in New Orleans. Read more

Bandolero takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium at PCA 2025. Read more

Check out our cigar review of the United Cigars Gold Star toro. Read more

Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show podcast with Oliver Nivaud and the new Gold Star! Read more

Today, United Cigars announces that the Gold Star brand is being unearthed as a line extension in the United Cigars growing portfolio. Read more

United Cigars honors our veterans with its yearly release of a Special Edition box of United Toro, aimed at expressing gratitude by sharing a cigar with our nation's veterans. Read more

An exquisite collection limited to 1,000 sets is designed for Byron enthusiasts and curators of coveted treasures. Read more

United Cigars announced today the Atabey Ritos Gift Set will begin shipping to retailers this week. Read more

Using higher primings for the wrapper, United Cigars found the best Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper to compliment the United blend of Dominican tobaccos. Read more

This year’s annual United Cigar July Firecracker series will be the highly coveted Lunatic line by Aganorsa Leaf. Read more