Viaje Summerfest Torpedo

RightAJ · 08-22-2010, 09:39 PM

I was sent this stick recently by a great BOTL, and thought it would make for an interesting review. The Summerfest blend is a special release from Viaje for the summer of 2010, coming in a Robusto (later add on) and Torpedo (the original planned size). The cigar itself has 1.5 inches of unwrapped foot (yes, that is just tobacco flapping in the breeze), which makes it quite a sight... I hope the flavors are as interesting as the shape!

I'll be smoking outside tonight, lighting with matches and cutting with my Palio. To get a proper light, I cut almost all of the shaggy foot off, leaving around a quarter inch out of interest.

The Summerfest starts out with a medium bodied spice, some earthy wood flavors, and a nice toasty flavor that rounds it out. There is definitely an unmistakable creaminess and a bit of carmel to the smoke as well. The burn is pretty decent, though required a touch up along the way. Draw and ash have been perfect thus far, while the spice has faded out. The wood flavor has taken over with the spice emerging again, and some nice bitter dark chocolate nuances. In the last third, the D/A/B are all spot on. Woody flavors dominate along with espresso/dark chocolate and another round of the toasty note. I smoked this stick down to the tasty little nub, and would rate it a ninety (90). Though I think last year's Holiday Blend is a slightly better cigar (it had a bit more full-bodied flavor), this stick is definitely a winner. I will definitely be looking for more!

aj

PS more pics on my blog!

bigliver · 08-23-2010, 06:24 AM

Next to the DES these are undoubtedly my favorite Viaje sticks, though I did not get to try the Holiday blend. Thanks for the review.

Chainsaw13 · 08-31-2010, 03:52 PM

Nice review. I just got some of these to try myself.

BryanB · 08-31-2010, 03:54 PM

Nice review. I really liked these. They were overshadowed by the DES.

kelmac07 · 08-31-2010, 04:48 PM

I enjoy these as well...just not as much as the Holiday Blend.

longknocker · 08-31-2010, 04:56 PM

Great Review & Pics!

08-22-2010, 09:39 PM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Viaje Summerfest Torpedo I was sent this stick recently by a great BOTL, and thought it would make for an interesting review. The Summerfest blend is a special release from Viaje for the summer of 2010, coming in a Robusto (later add on) and Torpedo (the original planned size). The cigar itself has 1.5 inches of unwrapped foot (yes, that is just tobacco flapping in the breeze), which makes it quite a sight... I hope the flavors are as interesting as the shape! I'll be smoking outside tonight, lighting with matches and cutting with my Palio. To get a proper light, I cut almost all of the shaggy foot off, leaving around a quarter inch out of interest. The Summerfest starts out with a medium bodied spice, some earthy wood flavors, and a nice toasty flavor that rounds it out. There is definitely an unmistakable creaminess and a bit of carmel to the smoke as well. The burn is pretty decent, though required a touch up along the way. Draw and ash have been perfect thus far, while the spice has faded out. The wood flavor has taken over with the spice emerging again, and some nice bitter dark chocolate nuances. In the last third, the D/A/B are all spot on. Woody flavors dominate along with espresso/dark chocolate and another round of the toasty note. I smoked this stick down to the tasty little nub, and would rate it a ninety (90). Though I think last year's Holiday Blend is a slightly better cigar (it had a bit more full-bodied flavor), this stick is definitely a winner. I will definitely be looking for more! aj PS more pics on my blog! __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

08-23-2010, 06:24 AM	#2
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: Viaje Summerfest Torpedo Next to the DES these are undoubtedly my favorite Viaje sticks, though I did not get to try the Holiday blend. Thanks for the review. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

08-31-2010, 03:52 PM	#3
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Viaje Summerfest Torpedo Nice review. I just got some of these to try myself. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-31-2010, 03:54 PM	#4
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Viaje Summerfest Torpedo Nice review. I really liked these. They were overshadowed by the DES. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

08-31-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Viaje Summerfest Torpedo I enjoy these as well...just not as much as the Holiday Blend. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-31-2010, 04:56 PM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Viaje Summerfest Torpedo Great Review & Pics!