Warped Serie Gran Reserva 1988 is a highly regarded premium cigar from Warped Cigars, named for founder Kyle Gellis’ birth year and developed over several years before release. It’s offered in a single 5¼″ × 50 robusto size and made as a Nicaraguan puro—with Corojo ’99 wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan filler—typically rolled at the TABSA factory in Estelí. (Warped Cigars)

The cigar is known for its medium-full body and balanced complexity, featuring rich flavors such as coffee, earth, spice, cedar, caramel, and natural tobacco sweetness, often with subtle notes of chocolate or oak. Many enthusiasts and publications have given it strong ratings (including a 94+ score from Cigar Aficionado), celebrating its smooth draw, flavorful profile, and good value for the price point.