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Weekly News (March 25, 2013)

Editor’s Note: Yes, for the first time since in almost three years, there was no Weekly News, three times. A combination of technical and human error combined with further misjudgment led to the absence of the Monday fixture, but alas, it’s back. Things are hectic at halfwheel, and the last time this column was published, [...]

News: Asylum 13 Corojo to Debut in April

Fresh off the release of the 7 x 70 barberpole Ogre, Asylum Cigars is adding the Asylum 13 Corojo, a Honduran puro that will debut in April in 5 x 50 and 6 x 60 forms. Andrew Nagy broke the news of the newest cigar from Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka last week, which sees [...]

Press Release: Asylum Cigars kicks in the doors with inaugural launch

June 18, 2012 (Miami, FL) — The first-ever release from Asylum Cigars will soon be ablaze in cigar shops nationwide. Kevin Baxter 
and Tom Lazuka, the dynamic co-founding duo, are introducing two lines—Asylum, which makes its eponymous debut—and it’s sibling, Asylum 13. In addition, they’ll launch their second brand, Schizo. What many would say is a, [...]

Press Release: Christian Eiroa’s Tabacaleras Unidas Launches Palate Liberating Asylum Cigars

June 12, 2012 (Miami, FL) — Best described as an unusual yin and yang of partnerships, Asylum Cigars co-founders, Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka, share a common dream—freedom. Freedom from the confines traditional business imposes with its restrictive controls and structure. Thanks to Eiroa’s new venture, Tabacaleras Unidas, the diverse duo found the perfect platform [...]