Viaje Question

[awsmith4]

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]

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]

I am interested also. Subscribed.

[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 :D

[kelmac07]

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

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

[GolfNut]

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]

So what are the core blends?

[Darrell]

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 :D

The last 7 boxes? Damn!!!

[bscottskangum]

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 :D

Greedy bastage :td

[JJG]

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]

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]

The last 7 boxes? Damn!!!

LOL not boxes, indiviuals Darrel :r


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

[thebayratt]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[bigliver]

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

[JJG]

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. :confused:

[treatneggy]

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.

[Starz26]

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. :confused:

That is because Viaje is popular and well known with the online crowd. The local B&M crowd probably / typically does not even know about them.....

[RHNewfie]

I grabbed one from a box at a shop in Toledo, don't even know what it is but it was the lowest price!

[whodeeni]

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.

Pat is Cle on here?:r How you doing Buddy?

[whodeeni]

Albert if you've found a shop that carries them locally good luck..
A friend of mine (not tim) who went to IPCPR said he spoke w/
Andre regarding the fact that none of the 90 (cigar shops/retailers)
in Atlanta even carry them....

[awsmith4]

Albert if you've found a shop that carries them locally good luck..
A friend of mine (not tim) who went to IPCPR said he spoke w/
Andre regarding the fact that none of the 90 (cigar shops/retailers)
in Atlanta even carry them....

Well damn, website states two in the metro area I'll call and see.

[elderboy02]

New Havana sells them.

[awsmith4]

New Havana sells them.

Maybe you can ease my fears but aren't they responsible for the domestic 'letter'?

[elderboy02]

Maybe you can ease my fears but aren't they responsible for the domestic 'letter'?

I don't know. I pay tax anyways since I live in OH and they are based up in Columbus.

[darkleeroy]

Maybe you can ease my fears but aren't they responsible for the domestic 'letter'?

If you're talking about the excise tax letter, blame that on the states that require it, not the retailer. The retailer merely follows whatever it needs to in order to continue business with the occupants of that state.

[Eleven]

Are these pronounced 'Vee Aye Hey'?

[awsmith4]

I don't know. I pay tax anyways since I live in OH and they are based up in Columbus.

If you're talking about the excise tax letter, blame that on the states that require it, not the retailer. The retailer merely follows whatever it needs to in order to continue business with the occupants of that state.

I am not blaming anyone, I was just curious. I have no issue paying taxes just like to have all the info up front, I don't like surprise tax bills. Somehow its always cheaper to pay taxes up front than when they get assessed after the fact.

I saw some good looking samplers on NHC so I'll order there. The only other online options seemed to only have full boxes available.

[darkleeroy]

I am not blaming anyone, I was just curious. I have no issue paying taxes just like to have all the info up front, I don't like surprise tax bills. Somehow its always cheaper to pay taxes up front than when they get assessed after the fact.

I saw some good looking samplers on NHC so I'll order there. The only other online options seemed to only have full boxes available.

I get you, I'm pretty sure that no one appreciates surprise tax bills. Sometimes post facto taxes are more expensive because they deal with retail cost as opposed to wholesale cost. Although, I just noticed that they're (Viaje) pretty sparse with the Miami B&M's too, which makes for a very sad panda.

[whodeeni]

Actually... The state turned over those records Albert. From
what I understand, and I didn't get this directly from Dan because
I wasn't aware of this the last time that I spoke to him, but
He didn't report anything.... The state of ohio did...

i think there may be a workaround, but i'm not posting it in this
venue... u know how to reach me bro...

[TXRebel]

The only other online options seemed to only have full boxes available.

FYI Fuller's (http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21)sells singles and 5ers.

[awsmith4]

FYI Fuller's (http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21)sells singles and 5ers.

Thanks for the link, I hve never seen this vendor before. They stock Esencia as well :dr