Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG) cigars may have a nonsensical name, but the flavor profile of this Nicaraguan puro is quite nice. Lightly sweet corn flakes, wisps of dark chocolate, and the scent of grilled meat make this one complex and interesting to draw on. It never ceases to amaze us how blenders can get all of those notes out of a single region’s tobacco, but the top cigar makers are master artisans for a reason, right?
The cigars are intriguing when it comes to construction. You’ll notice a typical rounded head for each vitola, and then a red foil on the lower half leading to a tapered foot. Viaje founder Andre Farkas explains, “All of the names are all names of weapons… after you stick someone, well, the blade gets red, so there is the red foil.” Viaje HHG cigars some in the shank, shiv, and rapier vitolas, and now you know why – they’re meant to look like bloody weaponry.
Creepy.
The long-filler blend is a Viaje mix not unlike some of the Exclusivos released by the company, and the wrapper is a handsome criollo leaf. There’s not a ton of spice in the smoke, but you’ll get a touch of that peppery flavor – just enough to help the blend come alive.
Of course, you’ll have to get into the box first if you want to smoke Viaje HHG cigars! The bee with a grenade body is a nice touch, but don’t let it distract you from the task at hand. These crates won’t just pop open. The lid is secured with one-inch roofing nails, so you’ll need a proper tool to get at your stogies without destroying the container.
One last note on Viaje HHG Honey and Hand Grenades cigars: they’re “stung,” featuring pinholes to keep them dry. You don’t have to do anything special, though, when it comes to getting them ready for smoking – just clip, cut, or punch as per usual and then enjoy.
We don’t taste any honey in the smoke but don’t let that stop you from grabbing these flavorful Nicaraguan puro cigars. They’re a total treat!
Please browse our selection of Viaje HHG cigars at your leisure.
