Asylum Cigars 13

Asylum 13 20 Minute Toms

Halfwheel · Jan 10, 2021 · November 2020

Whatever the Asylum 13 20 Minute Toms might lack in size, it more than makes up for in flavor. The cigar smokes as if it knows that it needs to deliver, and from the get-go hits the palate with a nearly full flavor profile rich in well-developed Honduran corojo. There is a steady heaping of rich, flavorful earth, clean pepper, and accents of dry, hearty woods that add to both the flavor and physical sensation on the taste buds. Asylum may be known for its big, beefy cigars, but the 20 Minute Toms shows that the company is more than capable of delivering an incredibly flavorful cigar in a compact format.

Rothschild · 4.00″ × 48 · Honduras

Asylum 13 Cigars Medulla [Oblongata] Box Pressed Robusto - Cigar Review by Kaplowitz

Kaplowitz · Sep 6, 2018

Earthen forward dark 'baccy & peppercorn w/ brightly-sweet complexities. Leather, chocolate malt, toasted cream. Lush mouth-feel. Burns on a razor-line and offers a primo draw.

Robusto · El Aladino factory, Danli, Honduras.

Asylum 13 Lancero

Cigar Aficionado · Dec 1, 2024

A long, pigtail coil is tightly wound against the head of this slim cigar, which draws well and burns slowly. Primary notes of malted chocolate and coffee bean are accompanied by hints of baking spices and leather, all leaving a mocha-like aftertaste on the finish.

Panetela · 7.00″ × 38 · Medium-Full · Honduras

Asylum 13 Medulla Oblongata

Cigar Dojo · Dec 8, 2017

Asylum 13 Medulla Oblongata turns the attention away from Nicaragua and fully embraces the Eiroa family's signature Honduran Corojo tobacco with a puro blend. The cigars continue Asylum's "mental" theme, playing on the dual sides of the brain by showcasing each vitola in both round and box-pressed variations—displayed in the left and right side of each cigar box. The resulting blend is exemplary of the Cuban-esque nature of the Eiroa's Corojo leaf, showing a profile quite similar to Christian Eiroa's own EIROA cigar. While not as fiery and spicy as many Corojo blends, Medulla Oblongata instead focuses on a bright and lively profile of citrus, cedar, sourdough, and graham cracker sweetness. The cigars provided a near-perfect draw on most samples, offering a classic and easily enjoyable smoking experience on each session. Drawbacks included more touchups than ideal, a thin wrapper that cracked on some samples, and a slightly short smoking time (athough this is getting nit-picky). Ultimately, Medulla Oblongata is a medium-bodied and flavor-forward experience that easily outperforms its modest price range.

5.00″ × 50 · Honduras

Asylum 13 Hercule

Cigar Journal · Feb 15, 2017 · Review All of Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars in 2016

Asylum 13 7 x 70 Box Pressed TAA Exclusive

The Cigar Authority · May 3, 2017

Admittedly I'm not a fan of big cigars. But I was intrigued by the box pressed TAA 7 x 70. Did it make a difference? We review the Asylum TAA on TCA!

Asylum 13 Connecticut

Leaf Enthusiast · Apr 18, 2016

Taking a look today at the newest entry into the Asylum 13 line, a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar aimed at fans of milder cigars

Robusto · 5.00″ × 50

Asylum 13

Cigar Coop · Jan 23, 2013

Asylum 13 The Asylum 13 is one of three blends that was a part of the launch of Asylum Cigars. Asylum Cigars made its debut around the time of the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show.  The company was started by Tom Lazuka and Kevin Baxter.  In addition, Asylum Cigars is partnering with Christian Eiroa and his […]

Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Full

Asylum 13 Robusto (5 x 50)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Mar 30, 2013

5.00″ × 50

Asylum 13 Eighty

CigarCzars · Oct 1, 2017

This is not one of my typical cigar reviews, since the Asylum 13 Eighty is not a typical cigar. This just happens to be the fattest cigar having the largest ring gauge that I have ever smoked (and most probably ever will smoke). The ring gauge of a cigar is the cigar's diameter expressed in 64ths of an inch. The Asylum 13 Eighty measures six inches in length and has a ring gauge of 80, which is much larger than my previous record of 66. Therefore, this review is more about the size of this cigar than its flavor. I usually prefer cigars with a ring gauge falling between 50 and 60. Although fat cigars typically smoke cooler than thin cigars, there is a limit to how big a cigar can get and still be comfortable to hold and stick in your mouth. There are also other considerations, such as difficulties in cutting and lighting the cigar, as well as how well the cigar burns and draws. And don't forget about how long it will take to smoke such a large cigar – make sure to allow plenty of time. Let's begin with the best way to cut a large ring cigar. None of my guillotine cutters were large enough to cut the Asylum 13 Eighty cigar, nor was my Shuriken cutter. The easiest cut to make on a cigar of that size without damaging it would be a hole punch. However, this type of cut can limit the draw of a such a large cigar, so I opted to make a straight cut using cigar scissors, instead. I had to be careful not to damage the head of the cigar while making the cut, as more pressure than usual was applied to slice through the cap of this 80 ring cigar. Next up, the light. I used a double jet flame lighter to fire up the cigar as quickly and efficiently as possible. Although it did take longer than usual to light the cigar, it was not as time consuming as a few other cigars that were not close to being as thick. The cigar did not always burn evenly, and required several touch-up lights to keep the burn relatively even. However, the cigar never went out and did not require any relights. The cigar had a decent draw, and delivered an adequate volume of smoke, but not as much as anticipated for such a large cigar. The cigar was somewhat awkward to hold, and was not comfortable in my mouth. It took me one hour and 45 minutes to smoke the cigar down to about 2½ inches remaining. That's a long time to smoke one cigar, but not as long as I anticipated for a cigar that size. Although I enjoyed the flavor of this cigar more than the Asylum 13 Robusto size that I smoked previously, I would not buy any cigar having a similar vitola as the Asylum 13 Eighty. The one that I smoked for this review was given to me by a fellow cigar connoisseur. I rated the Robusto size with 3.25 points on a 5-point scale, and now give the Eighty the same overall rating, although I enjoyed its flavor enough to rate it 3.75 points. This proves that size really does matter! Asylum 13 cigars are Nicaraguan puros from Christian Eiroa that are medium-to-full bodied. The price for a 5-pack of Asylum 13 Eighty cigars is about $42, but the price for a single cigar is closer to $10 per stick. I would not recommend buying any more than one of these cigars, and only to experience a cigar of this size for yourself, if you must. Asylum 13 Eighty Cigar2015 © CigarCzars.com

Robusto

Asylum Split Personality 40x4

Developing Palates · Nov 10, 2025 · June 2025

The Asylum Split Personality 40x4 opened with some intrigue given the unique vanilla and banana aromatics, but the smoking experience struggled with balance and consistency. While the draw and burn performed admirably, the profile leaned heavily toward cloying vanilla and hay bitterness, with little evolution. A novel concept, but the overall delivery was underwhelming. I appreciated there wasn't a sweet cap, but the overall profile isn't something I'd reach for.

Petite Corona · 4.00″ × 40 · Honduras