After a six-year disappearing act, the most explosive trio in the cigar world is back and ready to rumble. Not spotted on shelves since 2019, Viaje is finally unleashing the Skull and Bones "Red" series again — a collection named after the world's most powerful nuclear armaments.
Famous for their intense profiles and top-secret releases, these vitolas carry the legacy of the legendary "Daisy Cutter" debut in 2010. This 2026 comeback brings back the heavy hitters that put the line on the map for sheer power and precision.
The Lineup: Choose Your Payload
Each vitola in the Red series is a short, stout powerhouse built to deliver maximum impact in a concentrated format. Think of them as flavor bombs with a very short fuse.
Vitola
Name
Dimensions
Historical Context
Petite Gordo
Big Ivan
5 x 60
Named for the "Tsar Bomba", the most powerful nuclear weapon ever tested.
Short Gordo
Fat Man
4 1/4 x 56
Named for the Nagasaki ordinance, a wide-gauge smoke for maximum airflow.
Petite Robusto
Little Boy
4 1/4 x 52
Named for the Hiroshima ordinance, the most concentrated "bomb" in the trio.
The Blend Profile
While Viaje loves to keep things mysterious, the Red series traditionally rocks a dark, toothy Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a robust core of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. Buckle up for a full-bodied experience packed with:
Earth & Spice: Deep notes of rich soil and black pepper that mean business.
Dark Cocoa: A lingering sweetness courtesy of that San Andrés leaf.
Unrivaled Strength: True to its name, this is definitely not a cigar for the faint of heart.
Heads up: These are limited-production releases. Given the six-year gap since the last drop in 2019, demand for these "nuclear" vitolas is expected to be sky-high. Grab your box before the fallout — you've been warned!
These have been a favorite of mine for many years. They are very high quality on the full strength side of the equation. They are perfectly made and their flavor profile is well balanced.
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