Viaje honey and hand grenades and 5 th aniv

[njstone]

I am very confused by Viaje and their cigars, now I have chased cigars, and I will continue to chase cigars and have even chased these cigars, but the comments about them being bitter and not good just confuses me as to why we continue to chase these cigars.

I really agree with this. To be honest I haven't totally enjoyed a Viaje since the DES. I thought the Holiday 11 was good but so far of the ones I've had it makes me balk on new releases. Just alot of money to spend on a brand that's had more downs then ups.

Agree as well. I am so tired of trying to get Late Harvest that have been sitting to burn and draw well. Never had to consistently relight a cigar as much as I do Late Harvest. His quality control blows

The factory has pretty good QC, actually. I honestly think the issue is the tobacco itself. For some reason, the tobacco he uses just doesn't want to burn that well until it's rested for quite a while. I keep my Viajes at 65%, then usually dry box for a bit prior to smoking one. But unless they've been resting or 6-months or more, I usually still have trouble. I'm guessing he doesn't age the cigars much (at all?) either before of after they're rolled.

I LOVE the Late Harvest and the Exclusivo Lancero, but I too have had trouble keeping those suckers lit. They seem to go out very quickly, and in the case of the LH there is always a spot in the middle where it just doesn't give off much smoke. I put up with this because I love the flavor from these 2 sticks, but I agree it's highly annoying. Hopefully some more rest will cure this (my original S&B MOABs seem to burn fine now).

 

[MC808]

Njstone is correct. Andre uses an extremely oily wrapper leaf that tends to burn irregularly at times. Its a bit of a trade off to get more flavor in his cigars. Resting is the cure.

 

[jimmypa]

Any good tips on how to open the HHG box? i can get into it if I tried but I dont want to damage the box. Did you guys just pry the nails out of the top with a hammer?

I used a stiff putty knife between the lid and the box rather than try to remove the nails. Once i got the lid off, i removed the roofing nails with a hammer. Box still in good shape.

Went with the Rapier.

Plywood and roofing nails??? This is what packaging has cone too???

Good method, this worked nicely for me, thanks! I actually left the one top left corner nail in and put the lid back on with it so the lid can swivel open and closed.

I also went with the Rapier, they look and smell great but going to let them sit a little while before lighting one up.

This packaging was way over the top! just give me a nice cedar box that is sealed with a sticker instead of nails and I'm a happy camper...lol logo and design look baddass tho!

 

[StocktonJohn]

Been my experience as well that Viajes need rest. One year in and they are fantastic and burn much better.

 

[Red Raider]

Any good tips on how to open the HHG box? i can get into it if I tried but I dont want to damage the box. Did you guys just pry the nails out of the top with a hammer?

I used a stiff putty knife between the lid and the box rather than try to remove the nails. Once i got the lid off, i removed the roofing nails with a hammer. Box still in good shape.

Went with the Rapier.

Plywood and roofing nails??? This is what packaging has cone too???

Good method, this worked nicely for me, thanks! I actually left the one top left corner nail in and put the lid back on with it so the lid can swivel open and closed.

I also went with the Rapier, they look and smell great but going to let them sit a little while before lighting one up.

This packaging was way over the top! just give me a nice cedar box that is sealed with a sticker instead of nails and I'm a happy camper...lol logo and design look baddass tho!

I too left one nail to create a swivel. Ha ha.
Smoked one today and this is the first Viaje that i can remember that had excellent burn and construction ROTT. No touch up, no relight, just good consistent burn.

I think it may be rolled slightly less dense than other Viajes.

Agree that 6 months to a year and these will be great.

 

[heavyd]

I had a 5th Anniversary today. Enjoyed it very much. I think Andre came across some excellent tobacco for these. Every time Viaje comes out with a new "limited" cigar, I always tell myself, "Don't do it." But I usually end up buying anyway. I'm glad I picked up some of these.

 

[GIBrett]

I've really enjoyed the H&HG a lot! The 5th anniversary are good but I like the H&HG more.