Asylum – Cigars and Cigarillos

Asylum Cigars: When Bigger Really Is Better

Size does matter – and the cigar world has known it for quite some time. The brand Asylum embraces this trend and impresses especially with cigars that boast a ring gauge beyond 60. The absolute highlight: the April Fools – with a massive 90 ring gauge and an impressive length of 23 cm. Not your average quick smoke – but rolled with both humor and high standards. Of course, Asylum also offers a wide range of “smaller” formats – though even a 70 or 80 ring gauge is far from slim.

The Minds Behind Asylum: Eiroa, Lazuka & Baxter

Asylum was founded by Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka. Lazuka previously worked at Camacho, where he connected with cigar legend Christian Eiroa. Since leaving Camacho, Eiroa has become a mainstay in the cigar scene. He later founded his own factory in Honduras, where Asylum cigars are also produced. Business thrives best with strong partners.

Asylum 13 & More: Wide Selection From Nicaragua

The name Eiroa stands for expertise and top-tier quality. While Asylum is known for large formats, Kevin and Tom focus on variety: the Asylum 13 series features both hefty and more slender formats. The goal is to appeal to as many aficionados as possible – and it works. Especially in the U.S., Asylum cigars are among the most popular big-ring formats. The reason: their spicy, slightly woody blend delivers the full aroma of Nicaragua right to you.

Asylum Schizo: Big Formats, Small Price

If you're looking for big cigars at a fair price, Schizo is the place to be. This medium-filler line scores with chunky ring gauges and great value for money. Best of all: many formats are also available in convenient bundles. You’ll hardly get more medium-fillers for your money.

Cigarillos & Anniversary Editions From Asylum

For its 10th anniversary, Asylum celebrated itself with the Years 10 – an elegant Honduran puro. Craftsmanship, blending, and looks speak for themselves.

For fans of shorter formats, there are the Schizo cigarillos. These are machine-made in Honduras and feature a Java Besuki wrapper, HTL binder, and filler tobaccos from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Indonesia. The machine-made process ensures a consistently smooth smoking experience.