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Team Cigar Review: Asylum Split Personality 40×4

The Asylum Split Personality 40x4 opened with some intrigue given the unique vanilla and banana aromatics, but the smoking experience struggled with balance and consistency. While the draw and burn performed admirably, the profile leaned heavily toward cloying vanilla and hay bitterness, with little evolution. A novel concept, but the overall delivery was underwhelming. I appreciated there wasn't a sweet cap, but the overall profile isn't something I'd reach for.

John McTavish, November 10, 2025

Cigar News: Asylum Eleven Begins Shipping

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Asylum 11 2023 is now shipping. Asylum 11 2023 was showcased last year at the 2022 PCA in Las Vegas. This marks the 5th in the line of this series which began with Asylum 7 in 2019.

Aaron Loomis, August 1, 2023

Cigar News: Asylum April Fools’ 2023 Released

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the release of the Asylum April Fools’ 2023. The Asylum April Fools’ 2023 is the third in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st, 2023).

Aaron Loomis, April 3, 2023

Team Cigar Review: Asylum Ten 11/18

I enjoyed the Asylum Ten 11/18, and it is no surprise. You present me with a Honduran blend like this and I will be happy. It is balanced and has a profile to my liking. There are subtle flavors throughout, and it is focused around wood, earth, barnyard and cream notes. Nice body and strength with that as well.

Seth Geise, December 28, 2022

Personal Cigar Review: Asylum Arkham 52×6

The Asylum Arkham 52x6 started well, but fell off as the chalkiness joined and the toast level increased. The final third dropped off as the char and bitterness joined. Overall, I don't see this as a cigar I'd return to as the final third took away from the positives of the first third. The price point is attractive, so it's an easy try to see what you think.

Aaron Loomis, June 17, 2022