Asylum - Schizo - Maduro - 5x50 - BUNDLE OF 20

The Schizo Maduro's richer, sweeter character, now in the size that fits an actual day rather than an open afternoon. Same Nicaraguan Habano Maduro wrapper, same mixed-filler construction, but at 5 x 50 the whole experience wraps up in under an hour.

The blend underneath the wrapper is identical to the 6x60 Gordo version: a Nicaraguan binder and a mixed medium and short-filler blend built at Christian Eiroa's CLE Cigar Company, part of Tabacaleras Unidas. The darker Nicaraguan Habano Maduro wrapper still drives the same cocoa, leather, and spice-forward profile that separates the Maduro line from its lighter Natural sibling, with a subtle sweetness that runs through the entire smoke rather than fading after the first few draws.

What the Robusto format changes is simply how much time you need to set aside. Where the Gordo asks for well over an hour, this 5 x 50 size delivers the same medium to full-bodied Maduro character in a session that typically runs 45 to 60 minutes. It's the practical version of a cigar that's already built around practicality, sized for the smoker who wants the Schizo Maduro's richness without needing to clear a long block of free time to enjoy it.

As with every Schizo, the mixed-filler construction is part of the honest deal here. You may occasionally find a small piece of tobacco in the draw, and that's simply what allows Asylum to keep this bundle priced low enough to smoke regularly rather than saving it for a special occasion. For the price, the flavor delivered is consistently well above what the cost would suggest.

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Flavor progression:

1. Opening: a light natural sweetness on the pre-light draw, followed by earthy, nutty notes from the darker Nicaraguan wrapper
2. Mid-smoke: cocoa, leather, and pepper build quickly given the shorter format, the smoke thickening as the cigar progresses
3. Close: a subtle sweetness returns on the finish, delivering the same rich Maduro character as the Gordo in less time

Key Features

1. Brand: Asylum
2. Line: Schizo Maduro
3. Blenders: Tom Lazuka and Kevin Baxter
4. Factory: Tabacaleras Unidas (CLE Cigar Company), Honduras
5. Country of Origin: Honduras (Nicaraguan tobacco)
6. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro
7. Binder: Nicaraguan
8. Filler: Nicaraguan medium and short-filler tobacco
9. Construction: Handmade, mixed-filler ("Cuban sandwich" style)
10. Vitola: Robusto
11. Size: 5 inches x 50 ring gauge
12. Strength: Medium to Full
13. Flavor Profile: Cocoa, leather, spice, nuts, earth, subtle sweetness
14. Smoke Time: Approximately 45 to 60 minutes
15. Bundle Count: 20 cigars
16. Price per Cigar: approximately $2.50