Dissident Cigars was established in 2013 out of a brick-and-mortar cigar shop in Wichita, Kansas by Jason Webster and Neil Edwards. The brand went dormant just two years later and sat waiting until 2019, when Benjamin Holt, a seasoned sales rep, purchased the brand in order to revive it.
Holt embraced the brand’s edgy packaging and re-launched Soap Box, a full-bodied, Brazilian-wrapped blend, and Bloc, a creamy, sweet, and zesty Maduro.
In a press release, Holt said, “I have seen many cigar brands come and go. Some stopped operations due to fear of FDA regulations. Others because of failure to adapt to the changes in the market. My intent with Dissident is to learn from those lessons and utilize my experience from both the retail side and as a cigar representative to create a cigar brand for a new generation of cigar smokers.”
Dissident’s blends are handmade at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Try the next generation of smokes, and explore their flavors for yourself - order your box from Famous Smoke Shop today!
