The Overtime by Karen Berger is built for the smoker who doesn’t want the experience to end too soon. Following the success of the Halftime, Karen Berger expanded the concept into a longer 6 x 60 format while keeping the signature closed foot and pigtail cap. This is a bold, modern Nicaraguan cigar designed for a long, relaxing session.
Core Identity
Size: 6 x 60 Gordo
Strength: Medium-Full to Full
Style: Maduro / Nicaraguan profile
Origin: Nicaragua (Estelí)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro
Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
Filler: Nicaraguan tobaccos
Flavor Profile
First Third
The Overtime opens with a rich wave of dark earth, leather, and espresso. The Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper brings a natural sweetness, while pepper adds some energy on the retrohale. The large ring gauge delivers a cool, heavy smoke right away.
Middle Third
The cigar settles into a deeper profile with cocoa, dark fruit, roasted nuts, and a creamy spice. The Sumatra binder helps smooth out the power, giving the cigar more balance instead of just strength.
Final Third
The finish becomes more intense with cedar, dark chocolate, espresso, and earthy richness. The cigar keeps its structure without becoming harsh, leaving a lingering nutty and slightly sweet finish.
Construction & Burn
The Overtime has a premium presentation with its closed foot and pigtail cap. The draw produces plenty of smoke, and the 6 x 60 format is built for a longer smoke — generally around an hour or more depending on pace.
Overall Experience
Karen Berger’s Overtime feels like a cigar made for conversation: big enough to last, flavorful enough to keep you interested, and priced in a range that makes it a realistic regular rotation cigar. It takes the DNA of the Halftime and stretches it into a fuller experience.
Burnt Leaf Insight 🔥
The Overtime is a great example of why size matters in cigars. A 6 x 60 isn’t just “more tobacco” — it changes the way the blend develops. The larger format gives the Maduro wrapper and Nicaraguan core room to evolve, making this a cigar meant for sitting back and enjoying the moment.
Burnt Leaf Rating: 90–92 🔥
A strong boutique-style smoke with excellent value, good progression, and a profile that fits the Maduro lover.
