Viaje Fifty Fifty review

[smokintom]

Viaje Fifty Fifty - Black Label

No. 1

5 5/8" X 46


Brethren,

I'll start by letting you digest the cigars description taken from NHC:

Fifty| Fifty is a special project that took a great deal of time to perfect. The idea behind the cigar is to offer the ability to enjoy two different flavor profiles while smoking the same cigar. Fifty | Fifty's components are a closely-guarded secret, but two distinct blends were formulated to make up the cigar. Joining the two blends was a challenge that was difficult to perfect. Each cigar is carefully crafted taking triple the amount of time a cigar cigar takes to roll. The cigar comes wrapped in a dark, oily Nicaraguan cover leaf with two binders holding the filler in place. Fifty | Fifty starts out as a rich medium bodied cigar before transitioning into a bold, full-bodied smoke. This is a first for the industry we know you will enjoy.

After reading this my first thoughts were, "That sounds pretty interesting. Time to go and get a few of these". Im fortunate that my local B & M is a preferred Viaje account, so they always have their lines in stock. I was told that the cigar contained 2 separate fillers within the wrapper and binder. That at the half way point the cigar would begin to burn into the next cigar. Needless to say I flew home to try this thing.

The cigar has a dark wrapper that was smooth to the touch with noticeable oils present. The cigar came double banded with a triple cap and a head that is similar to a Trinidad Fundadores. The cigar had a solid pack and a good weight in the hand. I punched the cap and lit the foot.

Wehooooooooo! Full flavored smoke off the bat. This thing gets going quickly. Im loving the cappuccino, coffee, nutty flavors coming off this thing. All I can say is VIVA NICARAGUA. On a side note, I think Nicaragua is producing some of the best tobacco out there at present.

About 40% - 50% into the cigar, BOOOOM! This thing just switched gears going from medium to full body. It was as if you had switched the cigar in my hand without me knowing. There was still the underlying flavor of the initial cigar, but new, more full bodied smoke began coming through. I took a pic when the flavors started changing. It may be hard to see in the photo, but the ash started burning a different color and texture. The flavors are now much stronger and more full bodied. I'm getting a leathery espresso flavor with a sweetness I can't put my finger on. What a trip. Needles to say the cigar gave a nice nicotine buzz by the end. All I can say is WOW! Time to try the No.3!

[SMOKE20]

Wow, thanks for the review. This has been one of the cigars I have been thinking abot since hearing it was a hit at IPCPR

[doubled]

Sounds good to me Thanks for the review

[Cigary]

Very nice review,,,as I have had the Oro and Platino and they were very good. The Oro is medium while the Platino is full bodied. The 50/50 is probably a good choice for the "in betweeners",,,,all in all, very good cigars and thx again for a really solid review with great photos.

[FrankB]

I am glad someone else reviewed this.I smoked one a couple of days ago and after reading the description of medium segueing into full when I initially fired it up I did exactly what you did,"Whoa this baby is full bodied",and then it changed into medium.Your description of flavors and progression is pretty much on the money.At one point I even got a brief sensation of nutmeg.At about 2/3rds into the cigar the full body really kicked in.All and all one of the best smokes I have had in the last year.Unfortunately they are pretty pricy.Couldnt afford a regular diet of them.FrankB