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. The Viva la Vida cigars are all 100% Nicaraguan puros and offer a medium to full blend of smoking pleasure.
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The Viva La Vida Connecticut Robusto is a medium-bodied cigar made by AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. It uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.
What is this product?
The Viva La Vida Connecticut Robusto is a handmade cigar from the Viva La Vida line by AJ Fernandez. It features a 5 x 50 Robusto format with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The cigar is produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua.
Why this product?
This cigar works for buyers comparing medium-bodied cigars with a smooth Connecticut wrapper and Nicaraguan core. The product description lists tasting notes of sweet cream, toasted almonds, white pepper, and cedar. It is part of the Viva La Vida brand, known for vibrant blends by AJ Fernandez.
- Uses Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper for a creamy texture
- Includes Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos
- Marked by tasting notes of sweet cream, almonds, pepper, and cedar
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing medium-bodied cigars with a Connecticut wrapper. It suits those interested in AJ Fernandez blends and the Viva La Vida line. It works for smokers looking for a cigar with complexity and a smooth wrapper in a Robusto size.
The Viva La Vida Connecticut Toro is a medium-bodied cigar made by AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. It uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.
What is this product?
The Viva La Vida Connecticut Toro is a handmade cigar from the Viva La Vida line by AJ Fernandez. It features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and a blend of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The Toro size has a balanced format for this medium-bodied cigar.
Why this product?
This cigar works for smokers looking for a smoother profile within the Viva La Vida brand. The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper is marked by a creamy texture and subtle complexity. The product description lists tasting notes of cream, almond, white pepper, and cedar.
- Uses Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper for a smoother texture
- Includes Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos
- Medium-bodied Toro size from AJ Fernandez's Viva La Vida line
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing medium-bodied cigars with Connecticut wrappers. It suits those interested in the Viva La Vida brand or AJ Fernandez's blends. The Toro format has a moderate length and ring gauge for this category.
The Viva La Vida 5th Anniversario Jester is a limited edition figurado marking five years of the Viva La Vida brand. It uses a Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper and a blend developed with AJ Fernandez.
What is this product?
This item is a special release celebrating the 5th anniversary of Viva La Vida cigars. The Jester is a figurado vitola made with a dark, oily Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper. The blend was created in collaboration with AJ Fernandez and builds on the original Viva La Vida line.
Why this product?
The 5th Anniversario Jester commemorates a milestone for the Viva La Vida brand. It is marked by a unique figurado shape and a blend that includes a Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper. The collaboration with AJ Fernandez adds a notable element to this limited edition release.
- Limited edition release for Viva La Vida's 5th anniversary
- Figurado shape with a Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper
- Blend developed with AJ Fernandez
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing limited edition releases and collaborations involving AJ Fernandez. It works for buyers comparing Viva La Vida's brand milestones and collectors looking for special figurado formats.
The Viva La Vida 5th Anniversario Club 500 is a limited edition figurado cigar celebrating five years of the Viva La Vida brand.
What is this product?
This cigar marks the fifth anniversary of Viva La Vida. It is made in collaboration with AJ Fernandez and uses a Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper. The cigar has a unique figurado shape that differs from standard formats.
Why this product?
The 5th Anniversario Club 500 commemorates the brand's milestone with a special blend and shape. It highlights:
- A collaboration between the Fakih brothers and AJ Fernandez.
- A Habano Connecticut maduro wrapper for added intensity.
- A distinctive figurado format.
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing limited edition releases and brand anniversary cigars. It works for shoppers comparing collaborations involving AJ Fernandez and those interested in unique figurado shapes.
The Viva la Vida - Diademas Finas is a Nicaraguan puro made by AJ Fernandez for Artesano Del Tobacco. It uses a Habano Oscuro 2000 wrapper with Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 tobaccos in the binder and filler.
What is this product?
This product belongs to the Viva la Vida brand and is listed as the Diademas Finas format. It is built with a Habano Oscuro 2000 wrapper, Corojo 99 binder, and Criollo 98 filler, all sourced from Nicaragua. The cigar is made by AJ Fernandez under Artesano Del Tobacco.
Why this product?
The Viva la Vida - Diademas Finas is marked by a full-bodied profile with notes of black pepper and leather. It uses tobaccos known for their texture and strength. Buyers can compare this cigar based on:
- Habano Oscuro 2000 wrapper with a textured surface
- Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 binder and filler tobaccos
- Production by AJ Fernandez for Artesano Del Tobacco
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing full-bodied Nicaraguan puros with a bold character. It works for shoppers comparing cigars made by AJ Fernandez and those looking for the Diademas Finas format. Purchasers must be of legal age to buy tobacco products in their area.
The Viva la Vida Jester is a Nicaraguan puro crafted by AJ Fernandez. It measures 5 inches by 56 ring gauge and has a dark, toothy wrapper.
What is this product?
The Viva la Vida Jester is the first release from Artesano Del Tobaco, a brand by Cigar Inn owners Gus and Billy Fakih. It is made entirely with tobaccos grown on the Fernandez family farms in Nicaragua. The cigar is marked by a rustic, dark wrapper and a band featuring a dark comic book character.
Why this product?
This cigar is known for its full-bodied strength and complex blend. The product description lists flavors of Nicaraguan spice, white pepper, oak, cinnamon, earth, and a subtle floral sweetness. It has earned a 94 rating from Cigar Aficionado and was included in their Top 25 list for 2020.
- Made with tobaccos from Fernandez family farms in Nicaragua
- Full-bodied with a complex flavor profile including spice and oak
- Received a 94 rating and Top 25 recognition from Cigar Aficionado
Who can buy this product?
This cigar fits adult buyers comparing full-bodied Nicaraguan puros with a 5x56 vitola. It is best for those looking for a bold and complex cigar. The product is sold in packs of 5 and available to legal-age purchasers.
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Mardo Cigars is a secure retailer of premium cigars at discount prices. Please note that Mardo Cigars does not sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. Mardo Cigars does not sell cigarettes, e-cigs, or vape of any kind. It is unlawful to even attempt to purchase cigars below the minimum age. If you are not 21 years old, please do not enter our site.
With every package, we send Boveda to preserve the precise humidity atmosphere for any item with which it’s packaged