by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 1, 2026 | Press Releases
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced that the new Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill has begun shipping to retailers that placed pre-orders during the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26). The new 7 x 54 Churchill expands the Viva La Vida Connecticut...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 17, 2026 | Feature
It’s a common dream among many premium cigar smokers—to start their very own brand. Few, however, begin with the kind of firsthand knowledge that comes from decades behind a retail counter. For brothers Billy and Gus Fakih—the duo behind Artesano del Tobacco—years of...
by Premium Cigar Association | Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced the addition of a new Churchill vitola to its Viva La Vida Connecticut line, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans. The new size expands the existing line and was developed...
by Premium Cigar Association | Aug 27, 2025 | Press Releases
Artesano Del Tobacco has unveiled the latest addition to its acclaimed El Pulpo line: the El Pulpo Perfecto, nicknamed “The Squid.” This new 6.5 x 60 box-pressed Perfecto will begin shipping nationwide on August 28, 2025 . Crafted at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí,...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 17, 2025 | Press Releases
Artesano Del Tobacco’s El Pulpo cigar line is growing with the addition of the recently announced El Pulpo Lancero aka The Eel. This pigtail lancer measures 7 x 38 and will begin shipping to retailers in February 2025. The Eel has the same blend as the original...
