Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red (6.0" x 56)

The Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red is a 6.0" x 56 figurado released by Viaje Cigar Co. in September 2026 as part of its Alternate Artwork series. It brings the Zombie Red blend back in a new size, dressed in box and band artwork that Viaje says was strong enough to become the final package but took a different path the first time around. Wrapper, binder, filler and factory are all undisclosed, and the cigars ship 25 to a box.

Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red Specifications

An Undisclosed Zombie Blend

Viaje has not published a wrapper, binder, filler, factory or country of origin for the Alternative Artwork Zombies, which is consistent with how the company has handled the Zombie line since it first appeared. Historically the Zombie Red has been described as a maduro-wrapped blend, but Viaje has not confirmed that for this release.

What Viaje has confirmed is the format and the concept: all three Zombies, Red, Green and Black, return in the same 6 x 56 figurado, each wearing artwork pulled from the company's archive of designs that never made it to a shelf.

For the rest of the line, see TRP's Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork collection, or browse the full Viaje range.

Figurado Format, 6.0" x 56

The Alternative Artwork Red measures 6 inches with a 56 ring gauge and a tapered figurado head, a new shape for the Zombie line, which has previously come in robusto, box-pressed and other parejo formats. A 56 ring gauge is about 0.88 inches across at its widest point, giving the blend well over an hour to develop.

Boxes hold 25 cigars, up from the 20-count single-layer boxes used on earlier Zombie releases.

TRP offers the cigar as a single, a five-pack, or a full box of 25.

Full Strength and Listed Flavor Profile

TRP lists the Alternative Artwork Red as FULL strength. The strength classification describes the intensity of the tobacco and is separate from the cigar's individual flavor notes.

TRP's listed profile includes dark chocolate, espresso, earth, cedar, leather, black pepper, cocoa and dried fruit. These notes represent the product's listed tasting profile rather than a manufacturer-published tasting progression.

Chocolate and espresso give the profile its dark, dense core, while earth, cedar and leather carry the heavier body the Zombie Red is known for. Black pepper sits forward throughout, with a touch of dried-fruit sweetness on the finish.

Explore TRP's full-bodied cigars for other products using the store's Full classification.

The Alternate Artwork Series

Viaje introduced the Alternate Artwork series in 2026 as a way to use designs that, in the company's words, "were strong enough to become the final package, but for one reason or another, took a different path." The three Zombies are the first releases to carry it.

Andre Farkas founded Viaje in 2005 and has built the brand on small-batch, limited-run releases, many of them seasonal. The Zombie line has been a fall fixture for the brand for well over a decade, and the Alternative Artwork Zombies continue that tradition with a new shape and a new look.

Who the Alternative Artwork Red Suits, Pairing and Storage

The Alternative Artwork Red suits smokers who want a dark, full-bodied profile with a sweet, chocolatey backbone and a long smoking time. Its 25-count box and one-time artwork also make it a natural pick for Viaje collectors.

For pairing, the listed profile works alongside aged rum, bourbon, rye whiskey, port, or cognac. For coffee, TRP lists Cuban espresso, dark roast, mocha, French press, and cold brew as pairing options.

Store the cigar in a properly maintained humidor with stable temperature and humidity rather than exposing it to repeated environmental changes. A stable storage environment helps protect the wrapper and maintain the cigar's intended condition until it is ready to smoke.

TRP's Shipping and Cedarhurst Lounge

TRP Cigars is a New York retailer founded in 2005 with a physical lounge in Cedarhurst, New York. The store offers its cigar catalogue online and maintains a dedicated lounge location for customers who want an in-person retail experience.

TRP's shipping policy states that standard shipping is free on qualifying orders over $99, while orders over $500 require a signature. Shipping is available within the United States, subject to the exclusions stated in TRP's shipping policy.

Limited releases are made once and not repeated. Commerce status and stock should be taken from the live product selector rather than treated as permanent product specifications.

Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red FAQs

What size is the Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red?

It measures 6.0 inches by 56 ring gauge, a figurado, and it is the only size in the Alternative Artwork release.

What tobacco is in the Zombie Alternative Artwork Red?

The blend is undisclosed. Viaje has not published the wrapper, binder, filler, factory or country of origin for any of the Alternative Artwork Zombies.

What is the Alternate Artwork series?

It is a Viaje series that uses package designs the company had previously set aside. The 2026 Zombies in Red, Green and Black are the first cigars to carry it.

How strong is the Zombie Alternative Artwork Red?

TRP lists it as FULL strength. That classification comes from TRP's product taxonomy and is separate from the listed tasting notes, which include dark chocolate, espresso, earth, cedar, leather, black pepper, cocoa and dried fruit.

Is the Zombie Alternative Artwork Red the same as the Zombie Red?

It carries the Zombie Red name and blend in a new 6 x 56 figurado format with different artwork. Viaje has not stated whether the blend itself was changed.

How is the Alternative Artwork Red sold?

TRP offers it as a single cigar, a pack of 5, or a box of 25. Availability of each option is shown in the product selector.

Dark chocolate, espresso, earth, cedar, leather, black pepper, cocoa, dried fruit

The Viaje Zombie Alternative Artwork Red (6.0" x 56) is a limited 2026 release that brings the Zombie Red blend to a new figurado format, dressed in artwork Viaje originally set aside. The blend is undisclosed, in keeping with Zombie tradition, and delivers a full-bodied ride of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, cedar, leather and black pepper with a long, rich finish. A collector's piece for Zombie fans, limited to 25-count boxes.