Asylum Schizo Natural 6”*50 - Pack Of 20

A Nicaraguan puro that performs like a premium long-filler cigar but priced for daily rotation. Tom Lazuka's own words: "Puff on all day long."

The Asylum Schizo Natural is the value entry point of the Asylum lineup, built by Christian Eiroa's CLE Cigar Company as an everyday smoke that punches well above its price bracket. Originally debuted alongside the full Asylum lineup at the 2012 IPCPR, the Schizo was designed from the start to be the premium cigar you do not have to save for a special occasion. Asylum co-founder Tom Lazuka describes it simply as "a short filler smoke that thinks it's a long filler cigar," which is exactly the right expectation to set.

The Natural variant is a Nicaraguan puro, meaning wrapper, binder, and filler all come from Nicaragua. The construction is a Cuban sandwich style, a blend of both long and short filler tobaccos packed together, which is what allows Asylum to deliver this quality and this flavor at a bundle price. If you have ever wondered what an Asylum cigar smokes like without committing to the price of their premium cigars, the Schizo Natural is the answer.

The blend includes:

1. Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, muted brown-grey with a slight oily sheen and natural toothiness
2. Nicaraguan binder, adding structure and underlying sweetness
3. Cuban sandwich filler: combination of Nicaraguan long and short filler tobaccos

From the first draw, you will notice:

1. Slightly sweet tobacco opening with pepper and earth on the light
2. Leather and natural sweetness as the primary running notes throughout
3. Salt, wood, and nuts in the base with gentle spice weaving through
4. A hint of cocoa and cream emerging in the mid-section
5. Retrohale delivers woody spice with white pepper without becoming harsh

The draw is open and easy. The burn runs mostly straight with a grey ash that holds for a couple of inches before flaking. Smoke output is generous and the aroma carries a pleasant, slightly sweet charred-wood character. Each 6 x 50 Toro smokes for approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on pace, making it an ideal after-dinner smoke, a casual afternoon cigar, or exactly the kind of stick you reach for when you want to smoke without overthinking it.

Using a punch cut is recommended for the 50 ring gauge. A straight cut works but a punch keeps the filler better contained given the Cuban sandwich construction.

Compared to other value bundle cigars:

1. Nicaraguan puro construction sets it apart from most bundle cigars in this price range that use Dominican or Honduran filler
2. Cuban sandwich blending technique delivers more smoke and flavor per draw than standard short-filler bundles
3. Asylum brand quality control and factory standards translate even into the budget line
4. Flavor complexity at this price point is genuinely surprising and consistently noted by reviewers

Compared to other Asylum lines:

1. Schizo Natural: mild to medium, Cuban sandwich, Nicaraguan puro, value bundle pricing
2. Asylum 13: premium long-filler Nicaraguan, medium to full, boxed, higher price point
3. Insidious: medium bodied, Ecuadorian wrapper over Honduran filler, more refined everyday premium
4. Pandemonium: extra-large format, Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, stronger profile, premium pricing
5. Asylum 13 Connecticut: mellow to medium, Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, creamy and spiced

This product is best suited for:

1. Everyday smokers who want a reliable daily cigar without spending premium box prices
2. Asylum fans looking for the most accessible entry point into the brand's Nicaraguan character
3. Anyone who wants a bundle of 20 to stock up and smoke freely without rationing

Key Features

1. Brand: Asylum
2. Line: Schizo
3. Variant: Natural
4. Size: 6 inches x 50 ring gauge (Toro)
5. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (natural, oily, slightly toothy)
6. Binder: Nicaraguan
7. Filler: Cuban sandwich (combination of Nicaraguan long and short filler)
8. Construction: Handmade, Cuban sandwich style
9. Country of Origin: Nicaragua
10. Manufacturer: CLE Cigar Company (Christian Eiroa)
11. Strength: Mild to medium
12. Flavor Profile: Leather, natural sweetness, cream, wood, salt, pepper, nuts, gentle spice, hint of cocoa
13. Smoking Time: 45 to 60 minutes
14. Packaging: Bundle of 20 cigars