#11 2024 Cigar of the Year

#11 2024 Cigar of the Year – Asylum Sensorium Asen 60 (MMXXIII)

SPECIFICATIONS

Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran, including Piñareno
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: The C.L.E. Cigar Factory
Asen 60: 60 x 6
Price: $60.00

Sponsor: No
Samples Provided for Initial Review: No
Review: Asylum Sensorium Asen 60 (MMXXIII)
Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): 6 (2012, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2024)

The Details

The Asylum Sensorium Asen 60 from C.L.E. Cigar Company is ranked 11th on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown.

Asylum Sensorium is a limited edition super premium offering from C.L.E Cigar Company, which was founded by Christian Eiroa. Notably, the blend is highlighted by tobacco grown by Christian’s father, Julio R. Eiroa, known as Piñareno. Piñareno is a low-yield tobacco that is challenging to grow. If you know something about Julio R. Eiroa, you will realize he is no stranger to taking on the challenge of cultivating tobacco. Most notably, he overcame the significant challenge of bringing Authentic Corojo back to the market.

Despite the difficulties associated with growing Piñareno, the Eiroas firmly believe it is worth the effort due to its exceptional flavor.Therefore, with the release of Asylum Sensorium, Christian decided to feature Piñareno in a super-premium cigar. Fittingly, he incorporated it into the Asylum brand, which is recognized for pushing boundaries—not just in terms of large ring gauges. In addition to its unique qualities, the premium nature of this cigar is evident, as the Asylum 60 comes with a price tag of $60.00.

Furthermore, the blend for the Asylum Sensorium consists of 100% Honduran-grown tobacco, including Piñareno, which is incorporated into the filler. Additionally, the blend features the Eiroa family’s signature Authentic Corojo tobacco. Production of this exceptional cigar comes from C.L.E.’s factory in Honduras. Specifically, the Asylum 60 is one of two sizes in the line, measuring 60 x 6 inches, while the other size measures 11/18 inches. Finally, both vitolas are elegantly packaged in individual coffins.

 

The Sensorium offers a variety of flavors, including cocoa, natural tobacco, wood, earth, pepper, cinnamon, and vegetal notes. The cigar is not overpowering; it begins with mild to medium strength and body. It develops into medium-strength and medium-bodied flavors as it approaches the final third.

Statistically, this marks the sixth occasion C.L.E. has placed at least one cigar on the Cigar Coop Countdown. Meanwhile, Asylum Sensorium gives Honduras its fourth appearance on this year’s Countdown.


 

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