Viva La Vida cigars come from Artesano del Tobacco, the company of the Fakih family, and are rolled by A.J. Fernandez at his factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The core line is an all-Nicaraguan blend: a dark Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Corojo 99 binder and Criollo 98 filler, typically smoking medium-full to full. Typical notes include roasted nuts, dark roasted coffee, black pepper, leather, cedar and earth, with a subtle sweetness that builds as it burns. A milder Viva La Vida Connecticut line uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and leans toward graham cracker and toasted cream. To start, try the core Viva La Vida in a Robusto (5 x 54) or Toro (6 x 54) for the full blend in a manageable size; the Jester (5 x 56) is the line’s short, thick option.
Viva La Vida Cigars
Viva La Vida Cigars is a boutique Nicaraguan brand from Artesano Del Tobacco, created in partnership with A.J. Fernandez to deliver bold, luxurious cigars rolled with an all‑Nicaraguan blend.
Wrapped in rich Habano Oscuro and using Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo tobaccos, Viva La Vida offers a creamy, full-bodied profile with notes of roasted nuts, dark coffee, spice, and subtle sweetness that appeal to serious cigar enthusiasts.
Shop Viva La Vida premium cigars at Oxford Cigar Company to explore the core Viva La Vida line, an all-Nicaraguan blend rolled at A.J. Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Viva La Vida Cigars
Frequently asked questions about Viva La Vida Cigars
Who makes Viva La Vida cigars and where are they made?
Viva La Vida is a brand of Artesano del Tobacco, owned by Billy, Gus and Bass Fakih. A.J. Fernandez makes the cigars at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua, and the core line is an all-Nicaraguan blend that includes tobacco grown by A.J. Fernandez.
How strong are Viva La Vida cigars?
The core Viva La Vida line usually smokes medium-full to full. Oxford Cigar Company's product page lists it as medium to full strength with a full body, and Cigar Aficionado's December 2025 issue rated the Gran Toro medium-full. The Viva La Vida Connecticut line is the milder choice; Cigar Aficionado calls it less full-bodied than the darker core line.
Which Viva La Vida cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
The core Viva La Vida has a Habano Oscuro wrapper, a Corojo 99 binder and Criollo 98 filler, all from Nicaragua. Expect notes like roasted nuts, dark coffee, black pepper, leather, cedar and a subtle sweetness. The Viva La Vida Connecticut puts an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, and its notes lean toward graham cracker, light roastiness and toasted cream. If you like fuller cigars, start with the core blend in a Robusto (5 x 54) or Toro (6 x 54). The Connecticut is the brand's milder line; Oxford Cigar Company's Viva La Vida category currently lists the core line.
Where can I buy Viva La Vida cigars?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Viva La Vida on its Viva La Vida category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/viva-la-vida-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.