Asylum
Schizo
Asylum Schizo is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (Natural) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (long and short filler) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Asylum
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (Natural)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (long and short filler)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAsylum Schizo uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Natural) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Schizo taste like?
Asylum Schizo uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Natural) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Schizo?
Asylum Schizo is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Asylum Schizo good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Asylum Schizo made?
Asylum Schizo is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra / NACSA (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Asylum Schizo use?
Asylum Schizo uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Natural) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (long and short filler) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Asylum Schizo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (50 x 5) (5 × 50), Toro (50 x 6) (6 × 50) and Sixty (60 x 6) (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Asylum Schizo?
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 Schizo?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Schizo?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.