Artesano del Tobacco is the cigar company of brothers Billy and Gus Fakih, former Manhattan cigar retailers; its Viva La Vida cigars are made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez. Cigar Aficionado describes the range as running from mild to medium in Viva La Vida Connecticut, which pairs an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper with Nicaraguan tobaccos, to medium to full in the original all-Nicaraguan Viva La Vida; the company also makes the stronger El Pulpo. Typical notes in the Connecticut are cream, toasted bread and a light sweetness, while the original is described as bold and vibrant. If you prefer a gentler smoke, start with Viva La Vida Connecticut; for more body, try Viva La Vida, or choose any five cigars in the Artesano Del Tobacco Create Your Own Sampler.
Artesano Del Tobacco
Artesano Del Tobacco is a boutique cigar company founded by brothers Billy and Gus Fakih, dedicated to premium Nicaraguan cigars.
Its portfolio includes Viva La Vida, made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez, and the stronger El Pulpo; strengths run from the mild-to-medium Viva La Vida Connecticut to the medium-to-full original Viva La Vida.
Shop Artesano Del Tobacco cigars at Oxford Cigar Company including Viva La Vida, Viva La Vida Connecticut and a create-your-own sampler.
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Frequently asked questions about Artesano Del Tobacco
Who makes Artesano Del Tobacco cigars, and where?
Artesano del Tobacco was founded by brothers Billy and Gus Fakih, who previously ran Cigar Inn stores in Manhattan. Its Viva La Vida cigars are made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez, and the brand launched in 2019.
How strong are Artesano Del Tobacco cigars?
It depends on the blend. Cigar Aficionado describes Viva La Vida Connecticut as mild to medium and the original Viva La Vida as medium to full, and calls El Pulpo a stronger Artesano brand. Choose by the individual blend rather than treating the whole brand as one strength.
Which Artesano Del Tobacco cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
For a gentler smoke, start with Viva La Vida Connecticut: an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper over Nicaraguan tobaccos, with typical notes of cream, toasted bread and light sweetness. The original Viva La Vida is an all-Nicaraguan blend with more body and a bolder character. The Create Your Own Sampler lets you pick any five cigars to compare them side by side.
Where can I buy Artesano Del Tobacco cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Artesano Del Tobacco on its Artesano Del Tobacco category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/artesano-del-tobacco/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.