Viaje Question

awsmith4 · 08-23-2010, 02:57 PM

Seems to be a lot of talk about Viaje Cigars and it peeked my interest. On their website that they re available at a shop about 30mins from here and before I make the drive I was wondering if they are popular because of hype or substance? Are they strength or complexity? I ask because sometimes hype builds around strong cigars that lack in great flavor. Last question would be which is your favorite?

BryanB · 08-23-2010, 03:02 PM

They are absolutely worth the trip. I haven't had a bad one yet. The only one I haven't tried is the Skull and Bones. I prefer the ORO but they are all fantastic.

kydsid · 08-23-2010, 03:03 PM

I am interested also. Subscribed.

TripleF · 08-23-2010, 03:05 PM

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat stick.....if you like Tats you'll be happy!!

My fav is the skull & crossbones! Hard to find I think they only made 150 boxes. I bought the last 7 a local shop
had

kelmac07 · 08-23-2010, 03:09 PM

AWESOME sticks...have tried damn near all of them. My favorites...

Holiday Blend (top two sticks of all time)
Skull N Bones
Reserva

GolfNut · 08-23-2010, 03:13 PM

I was really confused at first. When I heard Viaje, all I thought of was the La Vieja Habana and I just couldn't wrap my brain around what I was reading.

Good to know it is something ENTIRELY different!

awsmith4 · 08-23-2010, 03:27 PM

So what are the core blends?

08-23-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleF

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat stick.....if you like Tats you'll be happy!!

My fav is the skull & crossbones! Hard to find I think they only made 150 boxes. I bought the last 7 a local shop
had

The last 7 boxes? Damn!!!

bscottskangum · 08-23-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

My fav is the skull & crossbones! Hard to find I think they only made 150 boxes. I bought the last 7 a local shop
had

Greedy bastage

JJG · 08-23-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

So what are the core blends?

I believe the Oro and Platino are their regular lines and everything else is a limited release.

I've only had the Oro but I thought it was very complex and refined. However It didn't have a real unique or interesting flavor, just good, expensive tobacco. Don't get me wrong, it was very tasty. I'm just not sure I could pick it out of a lineup among other similarly priced smokes.

Dunkel · 08-23-2010, 03:52 PM

I've smoked the Platino and thought it was very good, and the other day I smoked a 50/50 and thought it was great. IMO The 50/50 was more complex than the Platino and they were both medium / full.

TripleF · 08-23-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

The last 7 boxes? Damn!!!

LOL not boxes, indiviuals Darrel

The Oro and the Paltino are there standard lines. I just smoked my first Oro today and boy did I love it

thebayratt · 08-23-2010, 04:24 PM

The Fifty Fifty Black was awesome, some say its too full so Andre made the red label Fifty Fifty.
The Summerfest was good too.

I believe its substance over hype with Viaje.

Pass · 08-23-2010, 04:27 PM

I can't even FIND a shop that sells them anywhere near me

I've been interested in them for forever!!! Especially that 50/50 and summerfest that I hear so much about.

GolfNut · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pass

I can't even FIND a shop that sells them anywhere near me

I've been interested in them for forever!!! Especially that 50/50 and summerfest that I hear so much about.

Tower cigars shows both of those for sale since you can't find local. HTH

bigswol2 · 08-23-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanB

They are absolutely worth the trip. I haven't had a bad one yet. The only one I haven't tried is the Skull and Bones. I prefer the ORO but they are all fantastic.

I haven't tried them but if they get your seal of approval... well and big Cle's I think I'm gonna ride over there and check them out.

maverickdrinker · 08-23-2010, 06:43 PM

thanks for the info everyone. Will have to source these next weekend when I am in the US.

bigliver · 08-23-2010, 07:27 PM

Well worth the trip. Even the regular lines from Viaje are small batch productions compared to other.

JJG · 08-23-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pass

I can't even FIND a shop that sells them anywhere near me

I was surprised to see on their website that there are zero retailers in Houston!

There is one shop listed in Sugarland, which is only 30min away. but as popular as Viaje has become, I can't believe there aren't more places carrying them in such a large city.

treatneggy · 08-23-2010, 11:07 PM

Found a local shop here on their list, but they only stock the Platinos. I've bought a couple but keep leaving them in the traveldor too long and had burn issues with both.

Think I will try to get out again soon and pick up a couple more to try.

08-23-2010, 02:57 PM	#1
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Viaje Question Seems to be a lot of talk about Viaje Cigars and it peeked my interest. On their website that they re available at a shop about 30mins from here and before I make the drive I was wondering if they are popular because of hype or substance? Are they strength or complexity? I ask because sometimes hype builds around strong cigars that lack in great flavor. Last question would be which is your favorite? __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-23-2010, 03:02 PM	#2
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Viaje Question They are absolutely worth the trip. I haven't had a bad one yet. The only one I haven't tried is the Skull and Bones. I prefer the ORO but they are all fantastic. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

08-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#3
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Viaje Question I am interested also. Subscribed. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-23-2010, 03:05 PM	#4
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Viaje Question Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat stick.....if you like Tats you'll be happy!! My fav is the skull & crossbones! Hard to find I think they only made 150 boxes. I bought the last 7 a local shop had __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

08-23-2010, 03:09 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Viaje Question AWESOME sticks...have tried damn near all of them. My favorites... Holiday Blend (top two sticks of all time) Skull N Bones Reserva __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-23-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Viaje Question I was really confused at first. When I heard Viaje, all I thought of was the La Vieja Habana and I just couldn't wrap my brain around what I was reading. Good to know it is something ENTIRELY different!

08-23-2010, 03:27 PM	#7
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Viaje Question So what are the core blends? __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-23-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Viaje Question I've smoked the Platino and thought it was very good, and the other day I smoked a 50/50 and thought it was great. IMO The 50/50 was more complex than the Platino and they were both medium / full. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

08-23-2010, 04:24 PM	#13
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Viaje Question The Fifty Fifty Black was awesome, some say its too full so Andre made the red label Fifty Fifty. The Summerfest was good too. I believe its substance over hype with Viaje.

08-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#14
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Viaje Question I can't even FIND a shop that sells them anywhere near me I've been interested in them for forever!!! Especially that 50/50 and summerfest that I hear so much about. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

08-23-2010, 06:43 PM	#17
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Viaje Question thanks for the info everyone. Will have to source these next weekend when I am in the US.

08-23-2010, 07:27 PM	#18
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: Viaje Question Well worth the trip. Even the regular lines from Viaje are small batch productions compared to other. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

08-23-2010, 11:07 PM	#20
treatneggy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Kurt Location: York, PA Posts: 165 Trading: (8)	Re: Viaje Question Found a local shop here on their list, but they only stock the Platinos. I've bought a couple but keep leaving them in the traveldor too long and had burn issues with both. Think I will try to get out again soon and pick up a couple more to try.