Barber‑Pole

Asylum 13 Ogre

Candela Meets Maduro Showpiece

C.L.E. Cigar Company

About Asylum 13 Ogre

Asylum 13 Ogre is a striped barber‑pole combining Candela and Habano (maduro) wrappers over a Nicaraguan puro, built in very large ring gauges. Reviews highlight a peppery opening that moves into coffee, dark chocolate and cedar, plus striking visual contrast and substantial smoke production—where the candela brightens the darker maduro tones.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium-Full
  • Candela & Habano (Maduro) barber‑pole
  • Black pepper, coffee/espresso, dark chocolate/cocoa, cedar/wood, brown sugar, floral notes

Key Details

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2013

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Candela & Habano (Maduro) barber‑pole

Known For

Asylum 13 Ogre

Official Website

clecigars.com

Barber‑Pole Nica

Asylum 13 Ogre

Asylum 13 Ogre is a barber‑pole Nicaraguan puro finished with alternating Candela and Habano‑Maduro wrappers and offered in very large gauges as well as smaller vitolas; it's known for a peppery opening that evolves into coffee, dark chocolate and cedar with abundant smoke production.

Sizes

  • 550 Robusto (5.0" x 50)
  • 660 Gordo (6.0" x 60)
  • 680 Gordo (6.0" x 80)
  • 770 Gordo (7.0" x 70)
  • 7 x 38 Lancero (Ogre Lancero) (7.0" x 38)

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper

Candela & Habano (Maduro) barber‑pole

Binder

Nicaraguan

Filler

Nicaraguan long‑filler (Nicaraguan puro)

The Ogre wears alternating Candela and Habano‑Maduro wrappers over an all‑Nicaraguan blend—visual theater that translates into flavor contrast. Expect a peppery, pepper‑forward opening that settles into coffee and dark‑chocolate notes, with cedar and occasional brown‑sugar or floral accents. Large gauges emphasize mouthfeel and nicotine delivery; smoke production is generous and the texture moves between creamy and boldly spiced depending on vitola. Construction can vary by size, but when the blend is right it's a high‑impact, attention‑getting smoke that balances candela brightness against a dense Habano backbone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ogre uses a barber‑pole wrapper composed of Candela and Habano (Maduro) leaf over a Nicaraguan puro core — the pairing is designed to create a contrast between candela's vegetal/creamy notes and maduro's darker chocolate and pepper tones.