Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco To Celebrate 5 Years with New Viva La Vida 5th Anniversary Cigars

We are excited to unveil 2 new sizes at the PCA 2024 in Las Vegas , Artesano Del Tobacco is Proud to launch the new VIVA LA VIDA 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY at Booth #13033 at the PCA 2024 VIVA LA VIDA 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY will come in 2 sizes , VIVA LA VIDA 5TH YEAR Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco To Celebrate 5 Years with New Viva La Vida 5th Anniversary Cigars[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 2

Today I offer the next set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigar of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 2[…]

Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Shipping the EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO”

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced the new EL Pulpo Culebra size called “OCTO OCHO”. These cigars will start shipping today September 8th, and they will be on their way to cigar shops nationwide. EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO” is the same blend of the original EL Pulpo cigars with its San Andreas Maduro wrapper, Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Shipping the EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO”[…]

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

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 Introduces OCTO OCHO El Pulpo Culebra

Artesano Del Tobacco is Proud to introduce the new EL Pulpo Culebra size called “OCTO OCHO”. The cigars will be on display at the PCA Trade Show , and will ship to retailers beginning of September. EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO” is the same blend of the original EL Pulpo cigars: They like the others Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Introduces OCTO OCHO El Pulpo Culebra[…]

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

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 New: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Independent Distribution of Company’s Cigars

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced today, that their national and international distribution agreement with AJ Fernandez Co. has come to end in January 2023. This was a planned departure based on a 5-year contractual agreement. Artesano Del Tobacco will start to independently distribute their own cigars through a distribution warehouse in Doral, FL. The company Read more about Cigar New: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Independent Distribution of Company’s Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Announces the El Pulpo

Artesano Del Tobacco and Company are so excited and proud to share the creation of EL Pulpo Cigars which means “The Octopus” in English. This project began back in 2016. After working on this project the company contacted AJ Fernandez to help us create the EL Pulpo cigars. AJ Fernandez used different blending techniques, fermentation, Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Announces the El Pulpo[…]

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

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

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

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 News: Viva La Vida Introduces its First Box-Pressed Vitola

Artesano Del Tobacco and A.J. Fernandez have annucned 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 to perfection by AJ Fernandez. The VIVA Read more about Cigar News: Viva La Vida Introduces its First Box-Pressed Vitola[…]