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-FullCountry of Origin
NicaraguaWrapper
Candela & Habano (Maduro) barber‑poleBinder
NicaraguanFiller
Nicaraguan long‑filler (Nicaraguan puro)Year Released
2014Flavor Profile
Black pepper, coffee/espresso, dark chocolate/cocoa, cedar/wood, brown sugar, floral notesThe 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.
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