Asylum
Insidious
Asylum Insidious is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 64.
- Maker
- Asylum
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 64
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAsylum Insidious uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Asylum Insidious taste like?
Asylum Insidious uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Asylum Insidious?
Asylum Insidious is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Asylum Insidious good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Asylum Insidious made?
Asylum Insidious is made in Honduras at Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Asylum Insidious use?
Asylum Insidious uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Asylum Insidious come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (50 x 5) (5 × 50), Toro (52 x 6) (6 × 52) and Gordo (64 x 7) (7 × 64). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Asylum Insidious?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Asylum Insidious?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Asylum Insidious?
Cigars with a similar build include 7-20-4 The Hustler, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur and Rocky Patel Decade. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.