Viaje 50/50

[Adriftpanda]

Viaje 50/50

Wrapper-Nicargua
Filler-Nicaragua
Binder-Nicargua

Construction:
Very beautiful chocolate brown wrapper. This smoke has an almost pig tail for a cap, the band on this smoke is unlike the bands on the usual Viaje cigars. Instead of the green and gold, Viaje went with two bands on this smoke, a black and gold Viaje symbol and on the second band the words "fifty fifty." There are no noticeable veins on this cigar, smooth cigar all the way through, from foot to head. I really can't pick up what the smell of this cigar is but I tell you this, I don't think I've ever smelled a cigar like this, it's not unpleasant, just different. Okay enough talking and time to bite and light.

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1st half
Woah that's freaking awesome... with the first few puffs of this cigar, I automatically pick up on the sweet chocolaty notes. Have you smoked the Viaje Platino Lancero? So far, this reminds me very much of that cigar. Though the semi-sweet flavor is there, I'm starting to pick up a hint of pepper on this cigar. So far the burn on this cigar is flawless and the draw is just right, giving out just the right amount of smoke, not overwhelming. I know that when they were going through the trial phases on this cigar, the burn was very uneven and that halfway through the cigar, it would just go out on you. So after tweaking with the cigar, Andre Farkas finally got it to burn the way he wanted to. The flavor is very very rich!

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Half time
So my girlfriends neighbor is playing some very loud Filipino music and he is dancing out front while shaking some bell... this is really disturbing!

2nd half
Holy cow, the spice just kicked the crap out of my throat! The finish is very long and I can still taste the spice after a few minutes of setting the cigar down. The transition was very smooth. I didn't even notice the transition until looked at the ash on this cigar, the ash color literally changed. Although the spice has a very long finish, it still has a bit of a smooth creaminess to it. I'm beginning to pick some other flavors such as a hint of lemon and peppers. With about 3 inches left on this smoke, the spice has mellowed out but the peppery taste is there along with some other flavors that I cannot pick up. I just ran upstairs to grab my phone and... yeah you can say it's a full bodied smoke the 2nd half.

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Conclusion
What a great cigar. I had no complaints whatsoever about this cigar. Only thing that could have been better was that guy across the straight shaking his bells while dancing. The transition from the first half to the 2nd half was smooth, like I said, I didn't even notice it till my throat was begging for a drink to cool off the throat. I would very much recommend this cigar. I believe Andre Farkas made this cigar to be very affordable, msrp was around $10 maybe a little more in certain states. I can't wait for the Viaje event on the 26th of this month. TOWER CIGARS in Sacramento! Go and support Viaje and Mark's shop. See you guys there! Thanks for wasting you time with me.

[Emjaysmash]

Sweet Review!

Ever since I saw the interview about these I've been dying to try them! Now to find a B&M near me that sells them!

[Ratters]

Great review Huy. :tu Hope I can make to the event. :ss

[Adriftpanda]

Great review Huy. :tu Hope I can make to the event. :ss

You freaking better you turd.

[BlackIrish]

Terrific review, Huy! I haven't yet had the chance to try a Viaje, but I will.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Great review Huy :tu

in the first inch I got a STRONG pepper kick but after the first 3/4 inch it died down and became an awesome smoke.Well that is up until the half way point then it just died out of the blue,burn was uneven but I really enjoyed this smoke,I hot a slight coconut hint in the last third but that lasted for a few puffs.Overall a really great stick and I'm feeling the vitamin N big time,Thanks for the stick Huy.

[kelmac07]

Great review!! Thanks for sharing. :tu

[Skywalker]

Very nice review Huy!!!:tu

This one sounds too strong for my tastes but I may give it a try!!!

BTW:
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[Adriftpanda]

Very nice review Huy!!!:tu

This one sounds too strong for my tastes but I may give it a try!!!

BTW:
http://bythelbs.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/morecowbell3.jpg

It's no Arganese, I'm sorry....

[T.G]

It's no Arganese, I'm sorry....

Nothing quite is...

[BFallehy]

Great review. I definatly want to try and pick one of these up to try. :ss

[SkinsFanLarry]

When I tried it last week I throughly enjoyed it. I don't think it starts as a medium and than progresses into a full bodied smoke....I think it starts full and just gets fuller in my opinion.

[kelmac07]

When I tried it last week I throughly enjoyed it. I don't think it starts as a medium and than progresses into a full bodied smoke....I think it starts full and just gets fuller in my opinion.

Sounds like my kind of stick! :tu

[poriggity]

I really gotta find some of these!!! I have been dying for any Viaje I can get my hands on.
Scott

[Eleven]

Did that thing ash all over your laptop?

[Red]

these are some of the best smokes out there for the price indeed!!!! i love em...great nic puro indeed..thx for reminding me dangit , now i need one

[Mr B]

Very nice review Huy. Thanks

[klipsch]

Thanks for the review. I was given 3 different vitola of these to try. I smoked one that I really enjoyed, gifted the Churchill to a fellow BOTL and I'm looking forward to what appears to be the corona of the three. I have no idea what the predicted price is supposed to be...but I'd like to find a few more to add to the collection.

[Adriftpanda]

Scott- yes I did ash all over the laptop... I tend to ash every cigar I smoke onto the laptop. I need to get better at this!

Walt- Andre made these cigars to be very affordable... I don't know the exact price on the top of my head but I believe the 3 vitolas range from $11.25-13.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Thanks for the review Huy!

[SkinsFanLarry]

Before I tried the 50/50 my favorite was/still is the Viaje Platino Lancero....it's a stunning smoke!

NHC has a Viaje 50/50 3-pack (http://www.newhavanacigars.com/Viaje_Fifty_Fifty_Line_Sampler_p/viaje-fifty-fifty-line-sampler.htm)for a good price.

[Adriftpanda]

That price sounds about right over at my place as well.

[shvictor]

Thanks for the review Huy

[dubnick]

Bringing this one outta the ashes...

Great review Huy... It's convinced me to pull the trigger on these. Just so happens my local B & M is a distributer.

Looking forward to trying one soon!!!

[tomc3084]

With this cigar, for those who have smoked it, can you actually taste a difference half way? This cigar has always intrigued me, and it's always been on my buy list, I have always just wanted something else a little more.

[Ratters]

It seemed to me to be blended in reverse, went from medium to mild. Plus it tasted bad. I still haven't had a Viaje that I cared for.

[Adriftpanda]

It seemed to me to be blended in reverse, went from medium to mild. Plus it tasted bad. I still haven't had a Viaje that I cared for.

Smoke the skull n bones that i gave you sucka

[klipsch]

With this cigar, for those who have smoked it, can you actually taste a difference half way? This cigar has always intrigued me, and it's always been on my buy list, I have always just wanted something else a little more.

I've been able too...quite distinctly I might add. I typically reach for the robusto, which has never let me down. But I've got a few Corona Gorda's to try. I just need to make it a point to be my first stick of the day so that my pallet is fresh. I have yet to smoke a Viaje that I didn't like. :tu

Huy...if there's anybody that doesn't appreciate the Viaje's you give them, feel free to send them to me... :D

[Adriftpanda]

I've been able too...quite distinctly I might add. I typically reach for the robusto, which has never let me down. But I've got a few Corona Gorda's to try. I just need to make it a point to be my first stick of the day so that my pallet is fresh. I have yet to smoke a Viaje that I didn't like. :tu

Huy...if there's anybody that doesn't appreciate the Viaje's you give them, feel free to send them to me... :D

All of the ones I have, you have and a BOX more :(

[TheRiddick]

I'm with Steve on Viaje, just not impressed with any so far. Even the highly touted Lancero Platino. No focus to flavors.

[whodeeni]

Huy that Mofo has everything doesn't he!:r I'd love to make it up
to his place to see his stash one day!:banger

All of the ones I have, you have and a BOX more :(

[kelmac07]

I'm with Steve on Viaje, just not impressed with any so far. Even the highly touted Lancero Platino. No focus to flavors.

WOW!!! I have been impressed by all of their sticks.

Holiday Blend (easily my favorite Viaje)
Exclusivo (least favorite, but was still a good stick)
50/50
Oro
Reserva
Platino
Skull N Bones Daisy Cutter
Summerfest
TNT

Have enjoyed ALL of them...and I am very hard to steer clear of maduros. :D

[TheRiddick]

WOW!!! I have been impressed by all of their sticks.

Holiday Blend (easily my favorite Viaje)
Exclusivo (least favorite, but was still a good stick)
50/50
Oro
Reserva
Platino
Skull N Bones Daisy Cutter
Summerfest
TNT

Have enjoyed ALL of them...and I am very hard to steer clear of maduros. :D

More for you, then... Different palates and all that.

[klipsch]

All of the ones I have, you have and a BOX more :(

It's like you have a spy telling you what I have before I even have it... :r

Huy that Mofo has everything doesn't he!:r I'd love to make it up
to his place to see his stash one day!:banger

I don't have anywhere near what ever it is you think I have. But what I've got, is for the purpose of sharing with others when I'm fortunate enough to be able to share a smoke with them. Come on up up anytime Excel. Mi humidor es su humidor... :D

[Ratters]

Smoke the skull n bones that i gave you sucka

I did. It was firmly packed with meh. :=:

[T.G]

Ohhhhhh, that's gonna leave a mark.

[dubnick]

Picked up two 50/50's yesterday... looking forward to giving them a try.

[bigdix]

Thanks for the review...glad I read so many good comments on it AFTER I just ordered 5 to try out :D Can't wait to give one a try....shame is I'm stationed in Okinawa Japan...so no good shops here. Either fakes, terribly overpriced, or poorly stored. On the other hand, the mailman always makes his way :ss

[bigdix]

Ok...so just smoked the first one. Pretty good little cigar, albeit a bit weird. Huy was on point about the halfway...the ash, the burn, everything changed. Couldn't have been that weird, I nub'd it. :D

[longknocker]

Nice Review! I Have Some Resting, Need To Dig Them Out!:tu

[kaisersozei]

Thanks for the review, Huy--I smoked my first Viaje 50/50 on Sunday and didn't really care for it. Started out peppery & overbearing, and the rest of the flavors were kinda muddled and lost in the harshness. It had been sitting for a few months, maybe it needed more? Didn't care for this one much. ;s

I have a Summerfest sitting in the humi, maybe I'll let that one rest for awhile before lighting. Hope it agrees with my palate better!

[dubnick]

I smoked my first on Saturday. I also didn't love it. I have another one that I'm letting rest. Maybe it'll come around.

[bigdix]

This might be the "it's so ugly, it's cute" stick. Just sayin'. :ss

[klipsch]

I've found that the different vitola 50/50's are completely different from one another. I'm on a Corona Gorda kick with these. (Huy probably already knew this...:r). I also like the Robusto's a lot too.

[MiamiE]

There's not one shop in Miami that has these. Amazing!!

[Pass]

There's not one shop in Miami that has these. Amazing!!

I went to several B&M's looking for both the 50/50 and the summerfest.... Found not one! Really curious about both of them!

[Adriftpanda]

I've found that the different vitola 50/50's are completely different from one another. I'm on a Corona Gorda kick with these. (Huy probably already knew this...:r). I also like the Robusto's a lot too.


Lol yes, I think I figured that out a while ago. But back to this cigar, I would have to agree with you on this as well. I found that different sizes had different taste.

BTW Walt... our buddy has some exclusivo (bundle now, no more jar) in, if you did not know that already. ;)

[klipsch]

Lol yes, I think I figured that out a while ago. But back to this cigar, I would have to agree with you on this as well. I found that different sizes had different taste.

BTW Walt... our buddy has some exclusivo (bundle now, no more jar) in, if you did not know that already. ;)

I would have thought you'd be saying "Nice pick up on those (insert QTY here) bundles dude"... :r And to stay on topic here...there's a 5'er of 50/50 Corona Gorda's in that pkg. :tu

[Adriftpanda]

I should have already known. My bad! Lol

[NorcalMark]

Nice review Huy.

[Ewingrules]

The bundle Viaje Exclusivo are excellent and the smell is just out of this world.:dr I also love the 50/50 the Corona Gorda are yummy.

[bigliver]

I'm liking them. I've smoke two thus far and both have been far fuller, still in the medium range, in the first half than in the second. I did not notice a transition as such, but I did notice the a change.

[klipsch]

I'm liking them. I've smoke two thus far and both have been far fuller, still in the medium range, in the first half than in the second. I did not notice a transition as such, but I did notice the a change.

Which size did you smoke?

[bigliver]

Which size did you smoke?

The no. 1. I bought a fiver. These are box worthy IMO.

[BradNC]

Nice review. I kept looking at your big toe for some reason in the pictures. Guess I'm easily distracted. :)