For the past three years, Viaje has produced a small batch release called the Viaje Birthday Blend to pay tribute to company founder Andre Farkas‘ birthday. These releases have been a part of Viaje’s White Label Project (WLP). For 2019, the Birthday Blend returns, but this time it has graduated out of the WLP series […]
Cigar News: Viaje Skull and Bones FOAB, MOAB, and Cloudmaker to Return
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Three popular installments named for large bombs in the Viaje Skull and Bones series are returning this month. Viaje has announced it is releasing a batch of its Skull and Bones FOAB, Skull and Bones MOAB, and Skull and Bones Cloudmaker releases. The Viaje Skull and Bones MOAB (Mother of all Bombs) was introduced in […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Craft Series Bales on Bales
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In 2018 Viaje Cigars launched a new small batch limited production line known as the Viaje Craft Series. The concept of the Viaje Craft Series draws its inspiration from the craft beer business. According to Viaje, each release of the Craft Series will involve incorporating some of the best tobaccos from chosen factories. Each release […]
Cigar News: Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades Returns for 2019
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The Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades are back. Later this month, Viaje will ship its fourth release of the line. Honey & Hand Grenades initially made its debut in September 2012 but has not been released since 2016. Honey & Hand Grenades is small batch release. The Nicaraguan puro utilizes Aganorsa tobacco and features a Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Ghost Pepper
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In 2015, Viaje Cigars launched a cigar known as the Viaje Jalapeño. One thing Viaje Cigars was well-known for its themed releases. The Viaje Jalapeño introduced a farm-grown peppers theme. The Jalapeño would come in a very unique figurado shape that was made famous with the Viaje Exclusive Chiquito which one could argue looks like a […]
Cigar News: Viaje Super Shot Returns for 2019
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Viaje Cigars has announced that the Viaje Super Shot, a short smoke reminiscent of a shotgun shell, will be making a return in 2019. The name for the Super Shot comes from Farkas’ interest in clay shooting. Farkas was hoping to create a short smoke to have while taking a break in between shooting. […]
Cigar News: Viaje Scotch Bonnet Latest in “Pepper” Series
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Another “pepper” cigar is slated to be harvested from Viaje Cigar Company. Today, Viaje announced the fifth installment to its series of cigars with a pepper theme, the Viaje Scotch Bonnet. It is expected to reach retailers later this month. A Scotch Bonnet is a variety of chili pepper that bears a resemblance to a […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Petite Lancero
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“The Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua blend really came together in the Petite Lancero format. The flavors were bold and rich… This is a home run for Andre Farkas.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A (TABSA) Petite Lancero: 6 x 40 Price: $8.15 Review: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua […]
Cigar News: Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane Returns for 2018 to Select Retailers
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This month, select retailers will receive the Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane Edición Limitada. It’s a barber-pole, box-pressed cigar that is returning for the first time in two years. The Candy Cane is an offering in Viaje’s Holiday Blend series, a seasonal release for the Christmas season. In 2015, the Candy Cane Edición Limitada made […]
Cigar News: Viaje WLP Thanksgiving Leftovers Coming in December
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Thanksgiving may be over, but Viaje is continuing the Turkey Day seasonal cigars into December. Today the company announced the Viaje Thanksgiving Leftovers will be coming to retailers this month. Like the Stuffed Turkey releases, there will be two varietals – White Meat (Natural wrapper) and Dark Meat (Maduro wrapper). Both are being released as […]