At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada, CLE Cigar Company will unveil two exclusive cigars to those attending the trade show – one from its Eiroa brand and one from its Asylum brand. Both cigars will bring something different to the table in terms of releases from each of […]
Cigar News: Asylum 13 BigTime Tommie 60 x 6 Released
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Asylum Cigars has added a second vitola to its limited production Asylum 13 BigTime Tommie line in the form of a 60 x 6 cigar. BigTime Tommie is the nickname for Tommie Romola. Romola is a reality television star best known for his work on Carfellas and his appearances on America’s Got Talent. Earlier this […]
Cigar News: Asylum 9 to Feature 90 x 9 Vitola
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Asylum Cigars has begun taking orders for its limited-edition ninth anniversary cigar, the Asylum 9. It’s the third consecutive anniversary cigar released by Asylum. This year’s series will feature the usual 70 x 7 and signature 11/18 figurado offerings, but unlike the Asylum 7 and Asylum 8 (for the seventh anniversary and eighth anniversary), the […]
The Blog: KMA Talk Radio Episode 419 – BigTime Tommie Romola
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Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On the Cigar Coop “blog,” we will now post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired. On May 8th actor “BigTime” Tommie Romola was the special guest discussing his project with Asylum Cigars. Catch […]
Cigar News: United Cigars and Asylum Cigars Team Up for Green Monstah Series Unidas Release
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United Cigars has announced it is teaming up with Asylum Cigars for the Green Monstah cigar. It’s a cigar that pays homage to the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. In addition to the Green Monstah being the latest Series Unidas collaboration release by United Cigars, the cigar is also the first of a planned […]
Cigar News: Asylum Martes 13 Limited Edition Announced
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Asylum Cigars has a new limited edition offering known as Asylum Martes 13. While in the U.S. Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day, in the Hispanic world the equivalent is Tuesday the 13th – or Martes 13. The cigar is being released ahead of April 13th, which happens to be the next Tuesday […]
The Blog: KMA Talk Radio Episode 410 – Tom Lazuka, Asylum Cigars
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Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On the Cigar Coop “blog,” we will now post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired. On February 13th, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars was a special guest. Catch the full show below (or click […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5: Asylum Seven 70 x 7
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“…this might be one of the all-time great 70 ring gauge releases. This is a cigar loaded with flavor and delivers a nice amount of complexity.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino Vitola: 7 x 70 Price: $25.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: Yes Review: Asylum […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: CLE Cigar Company
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CLE Cigar Company has faced its challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic as, like many Honduran-based companies, its factory was closed for several weeks. The company’s factory is now back up and has implemented a series of safety precautions to operate in the pandemic world. CLE Cigar Company owner and founder Christian Eiroa along […]
Cigar News: Asylum Eight Coming This Fall
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Last year Asylum Cigars celebrated its seventh anniversary with the Asylum Seven. With 2020 being the brand’s eighth anniversary, Asylum Cigars is having a celebration for that milestone with the Asylum Eight. It’s a cigar expected to hit retailers this fall. Asylum Eight continues on the theme of Asylum Seven, which was meant to introduce […]