Asylum Limitada

Anyone who has spent some time exploring cigars from Central America—especially Honduran cigars—will sooner or later come across the Eiroa family. Their work has shaped the style of numerous brands for decades. Many are familiar with the story surrounding the acquisition of Camacho in the 1990s and the family's role in reviving traditional Corojo tobacco. This tobacco variety essentially became a hallmark of Honduran cigars at the time. After selling the brand to Davidoff in 2008, Christian Eiroa initially stayed on board, but later decided to take a break—a break that didn’t last long. By 2012, he was back with his own projects, but with a clear focus: tobacco from his own cultivation, short production paths, and people he had trusted for years. Several lines emerged from this approach over time, and today they are closely intertwined: CLE Cigars, Eiroa Cigars, and the more unusually sized Asylum Cigars. While each brand follows its own direction, they share the same roots and the same Tabacalera.

Limitada 2025: An Unusual Vitola From a Familiar Background

The Asylum Limitada 2025 cigar stands out thanks to its format. At first glance, it feels like a cigar made for a specific kind of moment—one where you consciously carve out time and commit to an extended journey of enjoyment. The filler consists of aged Honduran and Colombian tobaccos known for their earthy, slightly mineral base character. It's complemented by a binder from Honduras, with everything wrapped in a carefully selected Maduro wrapper from the San Andres region of Mexico. The result is a smoking experience that starts off deliberately restrained and gradually opens up. The Asylum Limitada 2025 doesn’t rely on grand gestures, but instead builds on a foundation of straightforward, easily accessible flavor. It feels like an “honest” cigar—simply a solid piece of craftsmanship from a region that the Eiroas have trusted for generations.

Related to CLE and Eiroa – But With Its Own Character

In a direct comparison, you can sense the connection to CLE Cigars, which draw their strength from a more linear profile. The Eiroa line typically goes one step further, working with bolder tobaccos that offer more power and personality. The Asylum Limitada 2025 finds itself somewhere in between, without imitating the style of the other brands. It bears the signature of the house, yet remains independent enough not to be seen merely as a “strong CLE” or a “mild Eiroa.”

Anyone already familiar with cigars from the Jamastrán or El Paraiso regions will recognize some familiar nuances—these areas have been supplying tobacco with consistently strong character for years. We’ll be adding the future annual limited editions to this section over the coming years. The first release from 2025 was limited to 300 boxes for Europe.