Viaje isn’t like other cigar brands. Founded by Andre Farkas in 2007, Viaje was built with one goal in mind: small-batch, limited-production cigars. That’s it. No core line. No year-round regulars. Just exclusive blends released in short runs, usually only once.
Farkas took inspiration from the boutique wine world, where quality and rarity go hand in hand. He wanted cigars to feel like discoveries — the kind of thing you pick up once, enjoy, and then remember. Every Viaje release follows that philosophy. It’s not about mass production. It’s about creating something that stands out, and then moving on to the next adventure.
That approach caught on fast with serious cigar smokers. You never know what’s coming next, and that’s half the fun. Every box is special and unique. Every blend tells a story. And that’s where the Furiosa comes in.
Meet the Furiosa
The Furiosa is one of Viaje’s more recent releases — and it carries everything the brand is known for: mystery, power, and character.
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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Factory: Rolled at Aganorsa Leaf, one of the most respected factories in the business
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Tobaccos: 100% Nicaraguan (wrapper, binder, filler), using Aganorsa-grown leaf
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Size/Format: Currently available in a 6x52 Toro
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Price: Varies by region, but around the $12–$14 range
It’s not a flashy cigar. It doesn’t need to be. The oily, dark wrapper alone tells you this is going to be a delicious, full bodied experience. It’s dense, firm, and perfectly rolled. Just holding it gives you a preview of what’s to come.
What It Tastes Like
Right off the light, you’re hit with a solid blast of pepper and earth. Retrohale carries some sharpness — a little red pepper kick with a slight woodiness that rounds out after a few puffs bringing on notes of cream.
Then the profile starts to open:
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Espresso, charred oak, and bittersweet cocoa come through
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Some leather and toasted nuts in the background
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Midway, the body builds but the smoke smooths out
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The final third reintroduces that spice, making a full-circle return
The transitions are smooth — not jarring — but the cigar doesn’t let you settle. There’s always something developing in the background.
Strength and Body
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Strength: Medium-full to full
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Body: Full
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Smoke time: Easily 90 minutes if you pace it right
If you’ve smoked Viaje before, you’ll recognize their signature — flavor-forward, bold, but not just strong for the sake of it. If this is your first time with the brand, the Furiosa is a perfect introduction. It gives you the Viaje experience in full, complex, limited, handcrafted.
Treat It Right
Here’s how to get the most out of this cigar:
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Storage: 65–70% humidity. These Nicaraguan blends shine when properly rested. Give them a few days out of the mail before smoking.
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Cut: Straight cut works great here. Keep it clean and simple.
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Light: Use a torch lighter. This wrapper is thick and oily — you want a good, even toast to start things right.
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Ash: This cigar holds ash well, but don’t baby it. Let it drop naturally and keep the burn cool.
If you’re the kind of smoker who loves to try something new, something that not everyone else is smoking, then you’re going to want to get your hands on the Furiosa Imperator while you can.
These aren’t cigars that sit on shelves for long. They come in, they sell fast, and then they’re part of history.
Viaje Beyond the Furiosa
While you’re exploring the Furiosa Imperator, take a look at the rest of the Viaje lineup. Every release is different. Some are experimental. Some are bold. Some are mellow and subtle. But all of them are limited, small-batch, and made to stand out.
