Corona Chair-Holder's Review: Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo

Size:            5x50

Wrapper:     Honduran Corojo-Seed

Binder:        Honduran

Filler:          Honduran

Notes:        Earthy, nutty toast with traces of cocoa and spice toward the finish. Complex smoke from the 2nd and 3rd stage.

Asylum 13 was created by Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka of Miami, Florida is distributed by Christian Eiora's Tabacaleras Unidasauthentic. Typically all the Asylum's I've smoked were puro Nicaraguan.  However, this new line features Honduran Corojo-seed grown and rolled at the Tabacos Rancho Jamastran factory where the Camacho lines are produced. .  

The cigar is well constructed with a sturdy cap.  At first light, a little bite of spice pops with the foot having a  good even burn.  This cigar's taste profile is primarily earthy, toasty with cocoa finish.  Exceptionally smooth medium to full body with great draw and lots of smoke on the first light, flavor becomes complex but builds up with a nice full, strong  finish at end.

I picked up this stick fresh out the box from delivery for about five dollars at the Corona Smokeshop in Okemos.  I really enjoyed the 5x50 (which also makes the monsterous 6x80!) - especially knowing that this new Honduran line has completed the Asylum menu.