Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder: African Cameroon

Filler: Mexican, Dominican

Profile: Medium

The Apostate Zarahelma is a bold and distinctive release from Apostate Cigars, the boutique brand founded by Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme. Drawing its name from Apostia—Greek for defection or rebellion—Apostate Cigars redefines cigar culture with blends inspired by heritage, faith, and fearless reinvention.

Zarahelma, named after an ancient city in classic Mormon culture, marks a major milestone for the brand as their first box-pressed release. Introduced in 2023, this cigar also serves as Luxury Cigar Club’s debut collaboration with Apostate—a pairing that emphasizes craftsmanship, exclusivity, and innovation.

What truly sets Zarahelma apart is its unique and complex blend. It features a dark and toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper grown in the USA, a flavorful African Cameroon binder, and a rich mix of fillers from the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The result is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar with layered character and a smooth, box-pressed draw.

Expect deep, engaging notes of dark chocolate, earth, dried fruit, leather, and baking spice, supported by the natural sweetness of the Broadleaf and the aromatic spice of Cameroon leaf.