Although both review samples had distinctive wrappers, the flavor notes were consistent on both. The first cigar had blondish veins, whereas the second did not. Both provided a great, well balanced smoking experience. I would definitely enjoy with an afternoon cup of coffee or a evening scotch. As always, I complete my reviews with water.
Conceived by Tom Lazuka after visiting shops all over the country, the Asylum brand got it’s name directly from Christian Eiroa thinking the idea was crazy – who wants 70 ring gauge cigars? Agreeing to produce the cigars, in large part so that he could show Lazuka that people wouldn’t buy them, the rest is cigar history. Eiroa made the happiest of mistakes on that call, as persistent interest and growing demand has allowed Asylum to continue play with traditions, expectations, and gargantuan custom molds for over a decade now.
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo / Binder: Honduran / Filler: Honduran
Release: 2022 / Size: 5 x 44
Factory: C.L.E. / Country of Origin: Honduras
Dry floral, and – as weird as it may sound – a note like brand new cardboard boxes.
Raisin bread
Instantly reminded me a fireball candy ball. Hot cinnamon.
At light up and into the first third, I picked up some cedar wood, and a bit of cream. Some pepper on the tongue. A really woody note on the retrohale. A unsweetened Café con Leche towards the end of the third.
Going into the second third, roasted marshmallows came into play. Still with that Café con Leche. White pepper note sitting on the tongue. Also a cedar wood note on the retrohale.
All notes have combined to create a flavor profile like s’mores, only instead of with milk chocolate, it is offering a dark rich, unsweetened chocolate. White pepper persists on the tongue, as does the cedar on the retrohale.
