Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Introduces the Adjustable, Viva La Vida Branded Cigar Tray for Retailers

Posted on June 30, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Artesano Del Tobacco is Proud to introduce the creation of The Viva La Vida Cigar Tray that comes with 1 bundle of each Viva La Vida size, total of 6 bundles: Billy, Bass & Gus of Artesano Del Tobacco Explained: All Viva La Vida Cigars are hand made in Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez. About Artesano Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Introduces the Adjustable, Viva La Vida Branded Cigar Tray for Retailers[…]

Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco to Make the Viva La Vida Torpedo Exclusive for Atlantic Cigar Co.

Posted on May 1, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced that they will be making the Viva La Vida Torpedo Vitola exclusivelyfor Atlantic Cigar Co. Atlantic Cigar Co will be the sole proprietor of the Viva La Vida Torpedo and Artesano Del Tobacco will remove selling it from it’s portfolio. Matt Sieminski of Atlantic Cigar noted: “Atlantic Cigar is honored Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco to Make the Viva La Vida Torpedo Exclusive for Atlantic Cigar Co.[…]

Cigar News: Viva La Vida by A.J. Fernandez Goes International

Posted on October 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

AJ Fernandez is pleased to announce the international market launch of its renowned Viva La Vida cigars as originally created in 2019 by Billy and Gus Fakih. AJ Fernandez will not only continue to manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand throughout their international markets. These markets include places such as Europe, Read more about Cigar News: Viva La Vida by A.J. Fernandez Goes International[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih

Posted on June 6, 2020June 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode, we welcome brothers Billy and Gus Fakih who own the Artesano Del Tobacco brand which currently has one spectacular blend – the Viva La Vida. During the show we dive into the brothers time owning the Cigar Inns in NYC, and how they met A.J. Fernandez, and the process of creating the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Club 500 – Rated 96

Posted on May 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in April, Billy and Gus Fakih from Artesano Del Tobacco and A.J. Fernandez announced they will be introducing a Viva La Vida box pressed vitola. Building on the Viva La Vida brand success, the “VIVA LA VIDA/CLUB 500.” is described as an exquisite Nicaraguan puro that measures 6 x 60 and is box pressed Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Club 500 – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Jester – Rated 93

Posted on March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Brothers Billy and Gus Fakih team from Artesano Del Tobacco have been growing their small cigar brand for close to a year now, along with the help of AJ Fernandez, who collaborated with them on the company’s sole and successful offering – Viva La Vida (Live the Life). The blend intrigued AJ so much, that Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Jester – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: AJ FERNANDEZ TO DISTRIBUTE VIVA LA VIDA CIGARS

Posted on September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

AJ Fernandez will not only manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand as well. The Viva La Vida was recently rated 95 on Stogie Press. Former New York City cigar retailers Billy and Gus Fakih released the brand in March and have now agreed to use AJ Fernandez’ sales force across the country. Read more about Cigar News: AJ FERNANDEZ TO DISTRIBUTE VIVA LA VIDA CIGARS[…]

Cigar Review: Viva La Vida Toro – Rated 95

Posted on August 14, 2019December 31, 2019 by bostonjimmie

You might have read my pre-release review of this amazing blend from Artesano Del Tobacco known as Viva La Vida. While the company and blend is new to most cigar enthusiasts, the faces behind this cigar are veterans in the industry. To start with, the Viva La Vida is manufactured at AJ Fernandez in Esteli, Read more about Cigar Review: Viva La Vida Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco – Viva La Vida Pre-Release – Rated 94

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Artesano Del Tobacco, a small boutique cigar brand based out of NYC. You may not have heard this name before, but they have a 25 year cigar history in the greatest city on earth. They started in the cigar business 25 years ago in New York as Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco – Viva La Vida Pre-Release – Rated 94[…]