Warped has never had an issue delivering simple, elegant design that feels timeless.



For the Moon Garden, Gellis confirmed the box artwork inspired by Japanese watercolors - which seems to be a common theme from him recently. The box's simplicity doesn't bother me - I tend to prefer a simpler design to ornate. Moon Garden's box lid showcases the watercolor art as an adhered sticker and the side plainly states the cigar's name. Nothing fancy, just enough to let you know what's up. Regarding the box's artwork, Gellis had this to say:

“Much like the artwork with its dark colors and splashes of bright notes, the blend is similar in its profile. A lot of dark fruit, bright florals, and a touch of wonderment. The artwork is a direct expression of the overall blend.”

The band is bright and vibrant - almost a negative of the typical Flor de Valle band but very much so akin to the other limited edition bands in the line. Where Moon Garden differs is that the "flor de valle" text is almost impossible to find - but - there is a giant, impossible to miss "KG" dead center on the band. There's nothing really wrong with the band - in fact it's a solid design. But it feels like cruise control, not something someone took a deep dive into designing. It's very much the first iteration of the process, a plain band for a rare, fantastic cigar. On top of that, Gellis seems hellbent lately on letting everyone know he's part of the company. It's impossible to disassociate Kyle Gellis from the Warped brand and I don't think the consumer tracking down this cigar needs a reminder. Call me crazy but maybe "MG" may have worked better. Or a moon? In my opinion, the cigar would be better served to find a band that represented what the cigar was - unique and floral with lunar elements.