Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 & Scotch Bonnet Sampler
Celebrate bold flavors and boutique craftmanship with the Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 & Scotch Bonnet Sampler—a limited-edition collection that marks another flavorful milestone for Viaje enthusiasts. Featuring a dynamic trio that unites festive spirit with spicy sophistication, this release is built for connoisseurs who crave complexity and memorable smoking moments.
- Trio of Standout Cigars: Includes the classic Viaje Scotch Bonnet (4 7/8 x 50), the bolder PHAT Scotch Bonnet (5 3/16 x 55), and the annual Birthday Blend 2023 (6 x 52)
- Celebratory Box Design: Special 45-count packaging plus an “extra stick for good luck,” with one gold-clad cigar featuring a San Andres Maduro wrapper
- Exclusive Pepper-Inspired Profiles: The Scotch Bonnets deliver spicy, full-flavored experiences, paying homage to Viaje’s beloved pepper-themed releases
- Complex Medium-Full Strength: Sampler blends mix a variety of tobaccos for robust, evolving flavor with notes like nutmeg, cinnamon, coffee, leather, and roasted nuts
- Artisan Nicaraguan Craft: Made with a mix of premium Nicaraguan fillers and binders for rich, balanced performance
- Highly Rated by Aficionados: Praised by reviewers for excellent burn, great draw, and harmonious balance of baking spices, nuts, light leather, and subtle sweetness
Each cigar in this set is a testament to Viaje’s small-batch, forward-thinking philosophy. The Scotch Bonnet cigars—both classic and PHAT—bring a bold, peppery drive with nuanced earthy and sweet undertones. The Birthday Blend 2023 offers an exceptionally complex palate, highlighted by baking spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, faint pepper, light leather, coffee, and a touch of cashew and roasted nuts. These evolving flavors come together in a seamless, harmonious profile that seasoned Viaje fans and new adventurers will appreciate.
Unique packaging adds an extra festive note—this year’s release includes 45 cigars plus an additional gold-clad San Andres Maduro stick for “good luck,” making this collection a standout both visually and on the palate. The medium-full body delivers enough richness for robust palates without overwhelming subtle flavors, and the reputation for great burn and construction ensures every cigar is a pleasure to smoke.
With its collector appeal, spicy signature, and refined complexity, the Viaje Birthday Blend & Scotch Bonnet Sampler is an unmissable addition for lovers of boutique Nicaraguan cigars and fans of Viaje’s celebrated pepper series.
| Cigar | Size | Profile | Country | Wrapper | Binder | Filler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viaje Scotch Bonnet | 4 7/8 x 50 | Spicy, peppery, complex | Nicaragua | N/A | MIX | MIX |
| Viaje PHAT Scotch Bonnet | 5 3/16 x 55 | Bolder, spicy, balanced | Nicaragua | N/A | MIX | MIX |
| Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 | 6 x 52 | Nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, leather, coffee, cashew, roasted nuts, spicy-sweet | Nicaragua | N/A / San Andres Maduro (gold stick) | MIX | MIX |
Summary
Box Count: 45 + 1 (gold clad)
Region: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full Bodied
Binder: MIX
Wrapper: N/A / San Andres Maduro (one gold stick)
Filler: MIX
Frequently Asked Questions
What cigars are included in the Birthday Blend 2023 & Scotch Bonnet Sampler?
The sampler contains Viaje Scotch Bonnet, PHAT Scotch Bonnet, and Birthday Blend 2023 cigars, with a bonus gold-clad San Andres Maduro stick.
What is unique about the box count?
This year, the sampler features a special 45-count box plus one gold-wrapped stick for good luck, marking a festive touch to the limited release.
How would you describe the flavor profiles?
The cigars deliver medium-full bodied richness with spicy pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, touches of leather, coffee, roasted nuts, and cashew—creating a distinguished, balanced complexity.
What is the country of origin?
All included cigars are crafted in Nicaragua with a blend of selected tobaccos.
Are these cigars full strength?
They’re rated medium-full, providing robust character without overwhelming subtleties—suitable for those seeking flavor complexity and strength.
What wrapper is used on these cigars?
Standard wrappers are not disclosed; however, the gold-clad “good luck” cigar features a San Andres Maduro wrapper.
What feedback do reviewers highlight?
Smokers praise the set for excellent construction, an enjoyable burn, great draw, and particularly intricate, harmonious flavors in the Birthday Blend 2023.
Is this sampler a good choice for collectors?
Absolutely—its limited production, special presentation, and inclusion of Viaje’s celebrated pepper blends make it a must-have for boutique cigar collectors.
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davelagerstedt (verified owner) –
I already reviewed the scotch bonnet on another post, I’ll focus more on the birthday blend. Outside of a handful of releases Viaje can be inconsistent. I generally get most if not all they release in case you get that golden nugget like all pepper/zombie/farmer releases. Last year the birthday releases were good but nothing special, but this year was great and complex. Flavors were nutmeg, cinnamon, slightest pepper, a little bit of leather, coffee and cashew. All the flavors gelled perfectly.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
I just put down the nub of the birthday blend. Consistently one of my favorite Viaje offerings. Great flavors, baking spices, light leather, roasted nuts, coffee, etc. the draw was fantastic, the burn was as well. I will be lighting up the bonnet tonight, I’m sure it will be a flavor bomb!
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