Viva La Vida Robusto Cigars
Following the sale of their New York retail operations in 2015, Cigar Inn founders Gus and Billy Fakih launched Artesano Del Tobacco to bring their own custom blends to market. To turn that vision into reality, they partnered with master blender AJ Fernandez, who manufactures the lineup at his state-of-the-art Tabacalera AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Viva La Vida Robusto is an authentic Nicaraguan puro, blended using aged tobaccos harvested entirely from the Fernandez family estates. Constructed with a dark Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 wrapper, a Corojo '99 binder, and a filler recipe composed of Criollo '98, this blend showcases the richness and depth of Nicaraguan soil. The partnership has proven to be a resounding success, with the overall line garnering significant industry praise, including a 94 rating and #16 Top 25 ranking for its sister vitola, the Jester, in 2020.
Visually, the dark Habano Oscuro wrapper leaf exhibits an oily sheen with a fine, toothy texture across its rustic exterior. Each stick is adorned with a distinctive band featuring stylized jester artwork that creates a bold, contemporary aesthetic. Upon lighting, the 5” x 54 Robusto format draws smoothly, producing thick volumes of blue smoke from the foot. The profile opens with an assertive burst of white pepper and sharp Nicaraguan spice, before transitioning into a complex full-bodied core of oak, cinnamon, leather, and rich earth. A subtle note of floral sweetness registers on the retrohale, offering balance to a long, satisfying finish.
Engineered specifically for seasoned palates, the Viva La Vida Robusto delivers a direct yet multi-layered smoking profile rooted in classic Nicaraguan strength. Its pronounced spice and deep wood notes make it an exceptional pairing for bourbon, single malt scotch, or full-bodied craft beer, especially when enjoyed after a heavy meal. Positioned alongside other notable AJ Fernandez creations like Enclave and Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua, this 5x54 vitola provides a classic, accessible format for exploring the blend's signature full-strength flavor.
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