Last year, Viaje introduced one of its most exclusive offerings to date, an event only cigar named Secret Sauce. The 5 1/4 x 56 box-pressed cigar is available only at events with Andre Farkas and is allegedly based off arguably the next most exclusive Viaje, Friends and Family. Introduced first at a May event in North Carolina, Secret Sauce has shown up in a few other places as Andre Farkas sporadically attends events. It is sold to consumers in boxes of 15, which are rather similar to the Viaje Zombie. Secret Sauce has its own special band which has “event only” accents. Cigar Reviewed: Viaje Secret Sauce Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 5 1/4 Inches Ring Gauge: 56 Vitola: Robusto Extra Est. Price: $12.16 (Boxes of 15, $182.42) Date Released: May 17, 2012 Number of Cigars Released: n/a Number of Cigars Smoked For Review: 5 The Secret Sauce is dark, slightly darker than I recall any Friends and Family being, but only slightly. The cigars are rolled very well with a nice box-press. There’s a sweet barnyard note from the wrapper. The foot is much more lively with chocolate overtaking the barnyard. From the cold draw I get some ...
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