Step into the storied legacy of United Cigars, a brand with roots stretching back to 1901 when brothers Charles and George Whelan founded a tobacco wholesale firm in Syracuse, New York. What began as a modest venture soon blossomed into a retail empire, peaking at nearly 3,000 stores by 1926, including the world’s first flying cigar lounge—a plane transformed into a luxurious smoking haven. This innovative spirit carried forward when David Garofalo revived the brand in 2012, turning it into a premium cigar distributor with exclusive blends crafted in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Collaborating with master blenders like José “Don Pepin” García and Nelson Alfonso, United Cigars offers unique lines like Atabey, Byron, and the quirky Firecracker. Today, United Cigars blends tradition with modern craftsmanship, earning acclaim for rich, balanced flavors. Explore this iconic heritage at Melanos Cigar Club, Australia’s cigar haven, and shop now for a taste of history!