IPCPR 2010: Viaje
Stopping by Mr. Farkas’ booth revealed quite a few new products, which isn’t shocking given that the company’s core line accounts for so little of their overall production. I’m not complaining. Viaje showed off the Satori, a new line billed as a “no corner cut” cigar, even to the extent that the boxes were produced overseas with a method of decorating is illegal in the U.S. It will be available in three sizes with no more than 150 boxes per size produced. In addition, Viaje introduced an extension to the Fifty-Fifty line, adding a slightly lighter version.
[...] Today’s Smoke The Fifty | Fifty was released at the 2009 IPCPR as a blend of two different blends and a bit full. And by a “bit full”, it was more like “full plus.” After the release, Andre quickly began reblending the Fifty | Fifty to make it a bit lighter and so the Fifty | Fifty Red (Label) was born. Much of the cigar remains the same: Nicaraguan puro, same sizes, same pricing, although different colors. Today’s cigar is the No. 1 (Corona) and was given to me while I stopped by the Viaje booth at the show. [...]