I don’t normally post every item that comes down the pike in terms of new releases, etc. I save that for Half Ashed. But today, I caught a few items from Viaje’s Facebook page that intrigued me. I’m a fan of several of their cigars, and we all know their packaging is “catchy” to say the least. The first item is an addition to the ongoing “Zombie Apocalypse” thread that runs through some other offerings. I suppose those who’ve been bitten by their earlier “Zombie” releases are now offered an antidote :). I thought the packaging was very unique….excited to see how the cigars themselves hold up.
Viaje “Zombie Antidote”
From what I can gather on the band, each prescription bottle contains 24 cigars and, of course, is renewable with further purchase. This addition was mentioned on an episode of Stogie Geeks (as summarized by Cigar Coop) earlier this year, but the packaging was not unveiled until today. I’m not one to really buy in to packaging….I don’t smoke the box, or bottle as it were, but I think this is a fun twist for the line. Based on the comment attached to the image, I understand these have shipped and should be on retailers’ shelves in the very near future.
Secondly, again from Viaje’s social media accounts, news was released that the second release of the Viaje Roman Candle is slated around Independence Day. The behemoth 9″x50 Roman Candle was originally released in 2012. The current release will come packed in 15 count firework-crate boxes, much like the original. While not specified today, the original manufacturer for these was Raices Cubana and I will assume the same for this edition. Personally, this cigar was a bit outside my normal range in terms of size, so I have no experience smoking it. But I’m in to give a go at the Zombie Antidote as soon as I get back down to my local B&M….
Viaje “Roman Candle”