A.J. Fernández is now both making and distributing the Viva La Vida brand.

Viva La Vida was launched earlier this year by brothers Billy and Gus Fakih, the former owners of Cigar Inn in New York City. The line launched in five sizes by A.J. Fernández using tobacco that is also grown on the company’s farms.

According to Cigar Aficionado, A.J. Fernández will now distribute the line in the U.S.

An email sent to Billy Fakih was not returned.

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