About this cigar
The Asylum 13 867 Midnight Oil occupies a singular place in Asylum's portfolio: a deliberately dark, potent offering in the shadow of the brand's flagship Asylum 13. At 7x70, this is a format built for presence and character, with the Midnight Oil line representing the deepest expression of the 13 blend. The candela wrapper gives way to a densely packed core of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobacco, creating a cigar that leans heavily toward earth, dark chocolate, and the kind of leather notes that develop only through serious fermentation. Strength here is no marketing claim. This is a medium-full to full bodied cigar that doesn't apologize for its intensity. The Midnight Oil moniker proves apt: expect rich cocoa, aged oak, and a persistent black pepper finish that lingers well past the final third. The construction is impeccable, as Asylum's manufacturing standards demand, with a clean burn and consistent draw across the entire length. For lounge owners and serious retailers, the 7x70 format fills a niche that appeals to committed smokers seeking something beyond the house standard. Pair it post-meal, particularly after substantial fare like prime rib or smoked meats. A box of twenty moves quickly among clientele who've graduated beyond introductory blends and view a cigar as an evening's main event rather than accompaniment.
